What Is du’s SITW & How Is It Making Salary Payments Smarter In UAE?

Getting your salary in cash or waiting days for a bank transfer? That might soon feel outdated in the UAE. Telecom operator du has just rolled out a new feature called Salary in the Digital Wallet (SITW), letting employees receive their pay directly in the du Pay app in UAE. One tap, and your money’s there, no middleman, no delays.

What Is du’s New Salary In The Digital Wallet In The UAE?

Most of us already use digital wallets for groceries, coffee runs, or even paying for taxis. Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, you name it. But du is upping the game. Instead of just spending money digitally, now you can get paid digitally too.

Goodbye Waiting, Hello Instant Pay

Here’s how it works: once you sign up for du Pay, you’ll get your own IBAN. Employers send your salary there, and boom, it shows up instantly in your app. From there, you can transfer money home, recharge your phone, pay DEWA or Etisalat bills, or even swipe with a du Pay card. The app works in multiple languages, so whether you say “salaam,” “namaste,” or “hello,” it speaks your financial language.

Why Workers Love It

This move isn’t just about convenience; it’s about access. Many low-income workers in the UAE, especially those earning below AED5,000, don’t have bank accounts. That means their money often comes in cash, which can be risky and limiting. With du Pay, these workers finally get something like a digital bank account, and the best part? It doesn’t even need a minimum balance.

Now expats from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh, dependent on remittances, can send money home straight from their wallet. No more of standing in queues or paying extra fees.

A Market That’s Only Getting Bigger

Here’s the bigger picture. The UAE’s prepaid card and digital wallet sector is booming. Research and Markets says it’s growing at 12.7% annually, set to hit AED30.4 billion ($8.28 billion) by 2025. By 2029, the figure could jump to AED45.6 billion ($12.43 billion). That’s not just big, it’s massive.

And why? Because the country is leaning into a cashless future. Government drives, consumer habits, and smart tech adoption all point in one direction: your phone will become your main wallet. du’s latest step just accelerates that shift.

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What It Means for the Future

By introducing SITW, du isn’t just competing with other telecoms; it’s stepping firmly into the fintech ring. Salaries are personal, and for many people, this service will feel less like a feature and more like financial empowerment.

So yes, the UAE might just be leaving behind paper checks and long waits at the bank. Pretty soon, payday could mean just one thing: a ping on your phone, and your money ready to use. Simple, safe, and very UAE 2025.

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