Emirates Introduces Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings
Passengers in UAE Can Now Pay Using Digital Wallets
Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay, enabling customers in the UAE to book flights using the digital payment solution through the airline's website and mobile app.
The new payment option is available to eligible UAE residents with a Crypto.com account. Customers booking flights in UAE dirhams (AED) can now select Crypto.com Pay during checkout, with all transactions processed securely in line with UAE regulatory requirements.
The launch follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Emirates and Crypto.com in July 2025, which outlined plans to integrate the digital payment platform into the airline’s payment ecosystem.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the initiative expands payment choices for customers while meeting the expectations of a growing generation of digitally connected travellers.
“Bringing this initiative to life delivers on our commitment to expanding customer choice in how they pay for travel,” Kazim said. “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. Moving from signature to launch with Crypto.com in under a year highlights both companies’ commitment to innovation and the UAE’s ambition to lead in fintech and the digital economy.”
Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, described the partnership as a significant milestone for the company’s payment platform.
“Partnering with Emirates is a milestone for Crypto.com and our Pay feature, which is known for its ease of use and seamless integration,” he said. “This collaboration reflects the UAE’s forward-thinking approach to innovation, and we are proud to support Emirates as it expands its digital payment capabilities.”
The integration is powered by Crypto.com’s Dubai entity, the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE.
How the Payment Works
Customers booking through the Emirates App can select Crypto.com Pay at checkout and will be redirected to the Crypto.com app to complete the payment before returning to the Emirates app to receive their booking confirmation and e-ticket.
Those booking on emirates.com via desktop can choose Crypto.com Pay at checkout, scan the QR code displayed on the payment page using the Crypto.com app, approve the transaction, and instantly receive their booking confirmation and e-ticket.
The launch supports the Dubai Cashless Strategy under the D33 Economic Agenda, which aims to make 90% of financial transactions across the public and private sectors digital by the end of 2026. It also builds on Emirates’ partnership with Dubai Finance to advance digital payments and follows Crypto.com’s collaboration with Dubai Finance to facilitate digital payments for government services
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