The e-Dirham G2 system now supports additional payment methods besides credit and prepaid cards. If you are looking for an e-payment card and a facility for payment collection service fee then the government has brought an E-Dirham card in the UAE.
A joint venture between the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank has brought a latest e-Dirham car which is also known as e-dirham G2 card. Providing a range of safety features and transparency with the e-payment system this card provides services for government and non government facilities.
Red Al Haslah Card
Here is some important information regarding the Red Al Haslah Card, also known as the e-Dirham red card. This card is specifically designed for use with e-Dirham G2 services and at participating merchants. This is a non-co-branded card.
For your reference, the Red Al Haslah Card is valid for one year from the initial loading date. It utilizes a magnetic stripe for transactions and is available in both registered and unregistered formats. The registered version of the card has a maximum balance limit of AED 50,000.
The purchase price for the item is AED 6. This product is currently available for purchase at all First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) branches located throughout the United Arab Emirates.
E-Dirham G2 Al Haslah Cards
Al Haslah provides a variety of prepaid e-Dirham cards, each designed with different features to cater to diverse financial requirements.
The primary distinctions among these cards lie in their load limits, maximum account balances, registration processes, and where they are accepted for payments. To illustrate, the Blue Al Haslah Visa card offers worldwide acceptance, whereas the Red Al Haslah card is specifically for use within the e-Dirham G2 network. The cards can be loaded through the following ways.
- e-Dirham channels
- FAB branches
- E-dirham G2 ATMs and CDMs
Silver Al Haslah Card
Regarding the e-Dirham silver card, which is Visa co-branded, registration is necessary, and the maximum balance is AED 2 million. The card can be obtained from any First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) branch for a fee of AED 30 and will be ready for collection within five working days after registration and document submission.
All Al Haslah cards can be recharged. The recharge service charges are AED 8 at FAB branches, AED 4 across other distribution channels, and AED 2 at e-Dirham G2 Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs)/Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and FAB CDMs/ATMs.
You cannot withdraw cash for Gold Al Haslah and Silver Al Haslah Cards and other corporate cards.
Gold Al Haslah Card
To acquire a Gold Al Haslah Card, you are required to complete the registration process. The purchase price for the card is AED 25. Once you register, it will be issued within 5 working days.
Purchase the card through the e-Dirham G2 website or at any FAB branch. You can also pick up the card at a FAB branch, or have it delivered by courier, though courier delivery is subject to additional fees.
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Green Al Haslah Card
The Green Al Haslah Card is a Visa co-branded e-Dirham card that will remain valid for a period of three years and will be issued with the cardholder’s name printed on it.
Registration is mandatory to get a Green Al Haslah Card. During the registration process, you will also have the option to include a personal photograph on your card. Furthermore, this card is accepted at all Visa merchants worldwide and has a maximum allowable balance of AED 50,000.
The purchase price is AED 27. It will be issued within five working days from the registration date, provided all necessary documents are correctly submitted.
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How to use the e-dirham cards?
The functionality of the card you are applying for will vary depending on the specific type of card you select. Certain cards will allow you to make payments for services offered by government entities within the UAE. Additionally, all our cards are affiliated with the Visa network, which means they can also be used for transactions with merchants globally who accept Visa.
Review the details of each card option carefully to ensure it meets your specific needs for both local and international payments.
E-Dirham cards are accepted at the following centers.
- Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
- Ajman E-Government
- AUH Food Control
- Dubai Trade
- Dubai E-Government
- Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefits Fund
- GHQ of UAE Armed Forces – AUH
- Ajman Chamber of Commerce
- The Medical Office MOPA
- RAK eGov Authority
- Daman
- UAQ eGov Department
- Dubai Municipality
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce
- Dubai Health Authority
- SEHA
Applying for E-Dirham card
- Apply for your Al Haslah e-Dirham card online
- Simply visit the e-Dirham G2 website and enter your personal details as required.
Following this, you will be prompted to specify a preferred time and location for the delivery of your card. Once you have entered this information, submit your application. The documents can be downloaded from the official website.
Using E- Dirham Card
After you get an e-Dirham card from a partner bank as previously instructed. You can download and register on the eDirham Instant app.
Account creation does not require a physical card. The mobile application can be used if you haven’t received your card. Contact your bank to facilitate registration.
Take away
The e-Dirham card differs from a standard debit card by providing premium services via UAE bank partnerships. It helps companies registering in the UAE with official payments such as trade licenses and government fees. For entrepreneurs who are engaged in business in UAE this card will help them to do payments from licensing to visa process and other fees.
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Vinay Kumar Goguru is a finance professional with more than 8 years of diverse experience as a researcher, instructor and Industry work experience with both public and private entities. Prior to MyMoneySouq, he spent 6 years in Berkadia, It's a commercial mortgage banking company. He has a "Doctoral Degree in Commerce" and two master's degrees with a specialization in Finance, one as Master of Commerce and other as Master of Business Administration. He has written several articles on personal finance, published by different International journals. He loves traveling, reading and writing is his passion. He has a dream of writing a book on his favorite finance topics.
