Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, has established co-badging agreements with Discover, Mastercard, UnionPay, and Visa to enhance the Jaywan card scheme. Starting in the second half of 2025, UAE financial institutions will issue co-badged Jaywan cards for local and international transactions, available in debit and prepaid formats.This initiative aims to lower payment costs and improve transaction efficiency, supporting the UAE's digital transformation. Jaywan cards will be accepted at ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, and online platforms, with plans for integration into Samsung Wallet, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, alongside agreements to expand international acceptance.