Stored Value Cards Issuing Services licence in the UAE
Stored Value Cards Issuing Services licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6419007
What the authority says
Includes firms specialized in issuing plastic magnetic cards that store information about the funds that have been prepaid to, and is used to purchase goods online or in the traditional points of sale. They are different from the other credit cards that enable holders make the purchasing prior to the payment. It involves the financial and accounting formalities related to clearing and settling the stored values for the cardholders.
Invest in Dubai activity reference · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6419007 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
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- Islamic BankDubai mainland (DET)
- Commercial BankDubai mainland (DET)
- Credit & Finance BankDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Stored Value Cards Issuing Services licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Stored Value Cards Issuing Services with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.