Emirates Adds Crypto Payments, but Most Travelers Wonโt Be Able to Use Them
TL;DR:
- Emirates Airline activated the Crypto.com Pay gateway on its web platform and mobile app on July 28, 2026.
- The payment option is strictly limited to UAE residents settling tickets in UAE dirhams (AED).
- Transactions are automatically converted to local currency under a Stored Value Facilities license granted by the Central Bank of the UAE.
It is now possible to book flight tickets with international airline Emirates using the cryptocurrency payments option through the Crypto.com Pay gateway. Launched this Tuesday, July 28, on its website and mobile app, the feature features specific geographical and currency restrictions from day one.
We've officially launched @cryptocom Pay, allowing eligible UAE residents to book using the digital payment solution on our website and app. https://t.co/F7ZiTjUPua pic.twitter.com/XaViajqVms
- Emirates (@emirates) July 28, 2026
The parties involved provided details of the new option, indicating that the payment method is only available to verified residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Additionally, flight fares must mandatorily be quoted in UAE dirhams (AED), currently excluding international users and tourists.
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