Dubai: When travelling abroad from the UAE, travellers are depending on online payments for safety and security reasons, a recent study by payments provider Visa revealed.
The 2023 Global Travel Intentions Study by Visa revealed that 70 per cent of outbound travellers like to use digital wallets for payments abroad.
The survey found that a majority of residents, 83 per cent, were opting to use their local bank cards abroad due to easy acceptance and relatively lower fees.
Salima Gutieva, Vice President and Country Manager for the UAE, Visa, said, “The latest Visa Global Travel Intentions Study reflects the UAE’s robust travel sector and a strong shift towards digital payments, signaling a surge in consumer confidence.”
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