United Arab Emirates: Entry into force with grace period of Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation introducing licensing requirement

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Entry into force with grace period of Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation introducing licensing requirement

The Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation came into force on 15th July 2021, with a one-year grace period.. The Regulation is aiming to ensure safety and reliability for consumers regarding retail payments services and the operation of…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank

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2021-06-15
adopted

The Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation is adopted by the Central Bank of the Unite…

2021-07-15
in grace period

The Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation came into force on 15th July 2021, with a o…

2022-07-15
in force

The one-year grace period of the Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation of the Central…