Have you ever been stuck in that awkward moment after splitting dinner with friends where everyone says, “I’ll transfer you later”, and later never comes? Or maybe you’ve been the one rushing to remember which roommate still owes you their share of rent?
Money exchanges between friends and family don’t need to be stressful or awkward. With Payit UAE, you can request payments instantly, keep track of what’s pending, and settle up with complete peace of mind.
In this blog, we’ll break down how Request Payment works step by step, explore its features, and explain why it’s the easiest way to handle shared expenses in the UAE.
The UAE is home to a vibrant mix of young professionals, expats, and families. From brunches in Dubai to flat-shares in Abu Dhabi, shared expenses are part of everyday life. But keeping track of who owes what can quickly get complicated.
Here’s where Request Payment with Payit steps in:
Instead, it’s all about quick, clear, and stress-free exchanges.
Payit’s Request Payment feature is designed to be as simple as possible. Here’s how it works:
Head to your Payit Wallet on your phone. The clean and simple design makes it easy to find what you need without scrolling endlessly.
You’ll see the option to request money directly from your contacts. No need to remember bank account numbers or long IBANs.
Pick a contact from your phonebook or enter their mobile number. If they’re already on Payit, great, it’s instant!
What if they don’t use Payit yet?
No problem. One of the best things about this feature is that you can send a request even to non-Payit users. They’ll get a secure link to complete the payment, without needing to install the app.
Type in the amount you’d like to request, whether it’s 25 for that karak and shawarma run, or 2,500 for shared rent.
Once you send it, the recipient gets notified instantly. It’s a polite, professional way to remind someone without needing to text them multiple times. Once the payment is done, you will receive a notification of the ‘Done’ payment.
If the payment hasn’t been made yet, you can check the pending payments section inside the app. This way, you always know who has settled and who hasn’t.
Still wondering if this feature is for you? Here are a few real-life examples of how Payit’s Request Payment makes life easier:
No more “I’ll get you next time.” Just send a quick request and track it.
Electricity, Wi-Fi, and groceries can be shared without confusion. Everyone pays their share directly.
Parents can request contributions from grown kids, or vice versa, to support shared household costs.
If you’re travelling with friends, one person can pay upfront for tickets or bookings and request everyone’s share later.
Whether the person uses Payit Wallet or not, you can still request money securely. That means no excuses like “I don’t have the app.”
Pending payments appear clearly in the app, so you don’t have to guess who still owes you money.
Payit is licensed and regulated by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and complies with UAE Central Bank standards, giving you full confidence in every transfer.
Besides requesting money, Payit also makes it easy to Pay Friends. This works the other way around, when you want to send money directly to someone using just their phone number.
Even though the process is simple, there are a few small things that can trip people up. Here are some tips to keep things smooth:
The most common ones include sending requests to the wrong number, forgetting to include the reason, or waiting too long before sending the request. Payit helps reduce these mistakes with clear tracking and user-friendly features.
Check your pending payments inside the Payit app and, if needed, send a polite reminder. Because the app notifies recipients directly, most requests are settled quickly.
Not at all. Payit lets you request money from non-Payit users too, by sending them a secure payment link.
Yes. Payit is backed by FAB and regulated by the UAE Central Bank, so every transfer is encrypted and secure.
Plenty of apps let you send or receive money, but not all of them are designed with expats, families, and students in the UAE in mind. Payit stands out because:
Money is often an emotional topic, especially when shared expenses are involved. But with Payit’s Request Payment feature, you can keep things transparent, simple, and stress-free.
From brunches to rent, you’ll never need to chase after payments again. Just request, track, and relax.
Download the Payit Wallet today and start using Request Payment to split bills, share costs, and settle up with ease.
Because when money moves smoothly, so does life.