Dubai – UAE telecom operator du has announced the launch of its new ‘Salary in the Digital Wallet’ service, allowing blue-collar workers to receive wages directly into their du Pay digital wallets. The move expands du’s role beyond telecom into financial services, strengthening its position in the growing digital payments and remittance space.
Through du Pay, customers can access their salaries via the mobile app or a physical du Pay card for seamless cashless transactions. The service provides a critical alternative for workers earning less than AED 5,000 per month, many of whom lack access to traditional banking channels.
“The digital wallet feature is especially beneficial for the significant portion of UAE’s workforce who typically have very limited or no access to traditional banking services,” the company said in a statement.
Benefits of du Pay
- Zero-balance accounts – workers can open accounts without minimum deposit requirements.
- Cashless convenience – salaries deposited directly, reducing reliance on physical cash.
- International remittances – users can send money abroad at competitive fees.
- Bill payments – integrated payment features for everyday services.
Digital wallets have become an essential part of everyday payments in the UAE, and du’s entry into salary processing gives it a strong foothold in the remittance market. By addressing financial inclusion for blue-collar workers, du Pay is positioning itself as a major player in mobile-first banking and payments.
