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Emirates Flights Now Bookable with Crypto.com Pay
In Dubai, Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay, allowing eligible UAE residents to book flights using the digital payment solution on its website and app. This initiative expands customer payment choices and supports Dubai’s cashless strategy. Customers with a Crypto.com account can now select Crypto.com Pay at checkout, with transactions processed securely and in compliance with UAE regulatory standards.
The integration of Crypto.com Pay into Emirates’ digital payment systems is a result of a partnership between Crypto.com and Emirates, announced in July 2025. The launch marks a significant step in the airline‘s commitment to expanding customer choice in how they pay for travel. It also reflects the rapidly evolving preferences of a younger, digitally fluent generation who manage their money and plan their journeys primarily from their phones.
Crypto.com Pay is available to eligible UAE residents for bookings priced and settled in Emirati Dirham (AED). When customers reach the payment step of their booking, Crypto.com Pay appears as a payment option at checkout on emirates.com and the Emirates App. On mobile, customers are directed to the Crypto.com app to complete the payment from their wallet, before being redirected back to the Emirates App to receive their booking confirmation and e-ticket. On desktop, customers select Crypto.com Pay at the payment step, then scan the QR code displayed on the booking page and approve the payment in their Crypto.com app.
This launch supports the Dubai Cashless Strategy under the D33 Economic Agenda, which aims to make 90% of all financial transactions across government and private sectors digital by the end of 2026. The integration is powered by Crypto.com’s Dubai entity, the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to be granted a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence by the Central Bank of the UAE.
The partnership between Emirates and Crypto.com reflects the UAE’s forward-thinking approach to innovation and its ambition to lead in fintech and the digital economy. As Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, stated, “Bringing this initiative to life delivers on our commitment to expanding customer choice in how they pay for travel.” Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, added, “This collaboration reflects the UAE’s forward thinking approach to innovation and we’re proud to support Emirates as it embraces the digital payments space.”
In line with the Dubai Cashless Strategy, this launch is expected to contribute to the growth of digital payments in the UAE. With Crypto.com Pay now available on Emirates’ website and app, customers can enjoy a seamless and secure payment experience. As the UAE continues to lead in fintech and the digital economy, initiatives like this will play a significant role in shaping the future of payments in the region.
The launch of Crypto.com Pay on Emirates’ website and app is a significant development in the UAE’s digital payments environment. With its commitment to expanding customer choice and supporting the Dubai Cashless Strategy, Emirates is poised to remain at the forefront of innovation in the airline industry. As the UAE strives to make 90% of all financial transactions digital by the end of 2026, the partnership between Emirates and Crypto.com is a major step towards achieving this goal.
