United Arab Emirates · Banking & Payments

Careem Pay

Careem Pay is a digital wallet and payments service built into the Careem app, letting users pay for rides, food, and other services from a single stored balance.

What it helps with

One balance for rides and foodTop up once and pay for Careem rides, food and other services.
Sending money to a friendTransfer balance to other Careem Pay users in the app.
Paying some billsPay selected utility and telecom bills from the wallet.

About Careem Pay

Rather than a standalone app, Careem Pay is a wallet layer inside the main Careem super-app, letting frequent users top up a balance once and pay across rides, food delivery, and bill payments without re-entering card details each time.

Key Features

Integrated Wallet: Store a balance usable across all Careem services from one place.
Peer-to-Peer Transfers: Send money to other Careem Pay users directly in the app.
Bill Payments: Pay for select utility and telecom bills through the wallet.
Top-Up Options: Top up the wallet with an international card.

How to Get Started

Open the Careem app and navigate to the Careem Pay section.
Verify your identity if prompted, since payment features may require additional verification.
Top up your wallet balance using an international card.
Use the wallet balance to pay for rides, food orders, and supported bill payments.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Transfers and larger amounts require identity verification in the app.
Payment: The wallet can be topped up with an international card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Careem Pay work with a foreign bank card in United Arab Emirates?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Careem Pay available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Careem Pay?: No, an international phone number generally works for Careem Pay.
Do I need local ID or residency for Careem Pay?: No, Careem Pay doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Careem Pay?: iOS · Android
How much does Careem Pay cost?: Free wallet inside the Careem app; top up by card