Yemen, located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, has a complex economic landscape. The country has been heavily impacted by conflict and economic challenges, leading to a reliance on cash transactions due to limited access to banking services. While digital payments are emerging, they remain underdeveloped, and cash is king in Yemen. Yemen’s payment system is heavily affected by ongoing conflict and political instability. Cash is overwhelmingly the dominant method of transaction, with limited access to reliable banking infrastructure and restricted use of digital payment systems. Credit and debit card usage is limited, and mobile money solutions, while potentially present, face challenges in reaching widespread adoption due to security and infrastructure constraints.
Estimated Population
30.5 million
Currency
Yemeni rial (YER)
All supported payment methods for Yemen:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay International, Discover, Diners Club, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, MaestroPopular payment methods
Mastercard
Credit/Debit Cards
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American Express
Credit/Debit Cards
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JCB
Credit/Debit Cards
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UnionPay International
Credit/Debit Cards
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Discover
Credit/Debit Cards
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Diners Club
Credit/Debit Cards
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Apple Pay
Wallets
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Google Pay
Wallets
Google Pay empowers businesses to offer a fast, secure, and convenient mobile payment experience, attracting a wide range of customers.
