Can you set up recurring payments through your website in the UAE?

Yes. Setting up recurring payments through your website is a simple process. The two 2 main ways to accept recurring payments through your website in the UAE are with a no-code option and a full API integration. The right choice depends on your website setup and how much customization you need.

Find out how each option works, which businesses each one suits, what to check before you go live and how fast you can start accepting recurring payments.

Option 1: No-code recurring payments via payment link

A recurring payment link lets you accept recurring payments from your website without writing any code. It works in 4 steps:

Create a recurring payment link in your Mamo Dashboard
Add a button or link to your website
Your customer clicks, pays the first charge and authorizes future ones
Mamo handles all subsequent billing automatically

This option is best for service businesses, consultants, small education providers and anyone without a developer.

Mamo recurring payment links take minutes to set up and need no developer. They support Visa, Mastercard, Amex and mada.

Option 2: Recurring payments via API for website checkout integration

With an API integration, recurring payments become part of your website's checkout flow. Your customer enters their card details on your site via Mamo’s optimized checkout, and we charge them on the schedule you define.

This option is best for SaaS companies, online learning platforms, subscription box businesses, memberships and e-commerce stores offering installment payments.

Mamo's recurring payment API includes webhooks for successful and failed recurring payments. It's available on both the Growth and Premium plans. For mobile apps, we support Flutter SDK and React Native.

No-code plugins for e-commerce platforms

If your website runs on WooCommerce, Mamo’s e-commerce plugins support recurring billing without coding. Mamo also offers plugins for Shopify, PrestaShop and Magento.

What to check before setting up recurring payments in the UAE

Before you go live, 3 things are worth checking:

VAT compliance: Each billing cycle must include a VAT-compliant receipt at the UAE VAT rate of 5%. Mamo's VAT-enabled invoicing generates one automatically for every cycle.
Customer authorization: Customers need to give explicit consent before you charge a saved card. Mamo's checkout captures this with a clear authorization checkbox at sign-up.
Failed payment handling: Have a plan for failed charges. Mamo lets you retry, pause or cancel from the Mamo Dashboard, and it sends automated reminders to customers 5 days before each charge.

How fast can you go live

With the no-code option, you can go live the same day you sign up.

An API integration depends on developer time. We provide comprehensive API docs, a sandbox testing environment and a dedicated integrations engineering team to help.

For a broader look at how recurring payments work, including use cases and billing setup, read our guide to recurring payments in the UAE.

FAQs about recurring payments on a UAE website

Do I need a developer to accept recurring payments on my website?

No. A recurring payment link works with any website and needs no developer. A developer is only needed for a full API integration.

Is Mamo PCI DSS compliant?

Yes. Mamo is PCI DSS compliant, so card details are stored and handled securely. Learn more about how Mamo protects its platform.

Can I test the integration before going live?

Yes. We provide a sandbox testing environment for API integrations.

What happens if a recurring payment fails?

You can retry, pause or cancel the payment from the Mamo Dashboard. We also send customers automated reminders 5 days before each due date.

Can customers use Apple Pay or Google Pay on a WooCommerce subscription?

For the first payment, it’s best to use a card instead. Renewals charge the card saved on the first payment, and Apple Pay and Google Pay payments can’t be charged again, so a renewal can fail.