MyPay My Card is a convenient solution for payroll management. As an employee, you can use this card to receive your salary securely and access funds instantly. Ideal for those new to the UAE or without a traditional bank account, it simplifies transactions and makes money management a breeze. Know ...read more

My Pay My Card is a salary payout solution from LuLu Exchange. It adheres to the Wage Protection Scheme (WPS) — a UAE Ministry of Labour and UAE Central Bank initiative — and streamlines the payroll process. It protects the interests of employees and employers. This card aims to empower businesses and their employees.
MyPay My Card is essentially a debit card that makes payroll management easy. You can make instant payments using this card at no additional cost. Here’s how it works —
My Pay My Card is a non-credit, payroll solution. You can spend the funds credited to your salary card. It requires 0 credit checks as you don’t build debt.
A credit card, on the other hand, allows you to borrow up to a set credit limit, offering rewards and helping build credit history.
Here are the key differences —
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Basis of Difference |
MyPay My Card |
Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
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Fund Source |
This is a debit card, so your salary gets loaded on the card for you to spend |
This is a borrowing instrument with a credit limit |
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Credit Checks |
It does not have a strict credit check requirement |
A strict credit check is required to ensure creditworthiness |
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Interest and Fees |
It does not charge interest on balances since it is not a borrowing instrument |
These cards often incur higher interest if the balance is not paid on time |
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Purpose |
MyPay My card is a salary card to receive salaries and offers instant access to funds |
A credit card is designed to help you build credit, earn rewards, and ensure savings (if used smartly) |
Point to be Noted - Understand that a credit card and MyPay My Card are two very different instruments. While the former helps you earn rewards/cashback and make large purchases, a salary card has a low spending capacity and is a safe way to receive your salary.
Since it's a salary debit card, My Pay My Card is suitable for daily financial transactions. Find below the key features of this card —
MyPay card is designed for employees who receive their salary through the Wage Protection Scheme and are seeking a safe, app-based means to manage funds. Here’s a general buyer’s persona for this card.
MyPay My Card is used by 30,000+ companies and 400,000+ employees. This payroll solution is suitable for in-store shopping, ATM cash withdrawals, and online payments.
You can use this card for/at —
In a Nutshell: This card is primarily used to receive salary and offers a convenient, secure way for employees to manage funds without a conventional bank account.
You can do a card balance check at select ATMs for a nominal charge of AED 2 (first 2 transactions are exempted at FAB ATMs per month).
Take a look at the major charges associated with MyPay My Card —
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Charge Type |
Amount |
|---|---|
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Card Issuance |
AED 10 |
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Card Renewal (after 5 years) |
AED 3 |
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ATM Withdrawal - Domestic |
AED 2 |
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Balance Enquiry ATMs |
AED 2 |
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Dormant/inactive Fee (per month) |
AED 2 |
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Card Replacement |
AED 3 |
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Withdrawal at LuLu Exchange Branches |
Free |
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ATM Withdrawal - International |
AED 21 + Cross-border currency fee |
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Decline Charge |
AED 2 |
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Card Statement |
AED 25 |
Note: The charges above are for reference only and are subject to change
No, MyPay My Card is different from a credit card. It is a salary debit card that helps you manage your salary.
Yes, this card can be used by new-to-UAE employees. It’s also useful for people with no conventional bank account in the UAE.
Yes, you can use this card to transfer money via the LuLu Money transfer app.
No, using this card does not negatively impact your credit score.
Yes, you can use it for online shopping. Note that this card operates on the MasterCard network. So, you can use payment gateways that accept this network.