qlub · Pay-at-table / QR payments
qlub
Pay-at-table QR payments and ordering for hospitality — diners scan, split and pay in seconds without an app; CBUAE RPS in-principle approval (Aug 2026).
Is qlub worth it?
- free-zone companies: qlub onboards free-zone entities on its published criteria.
- e-commerce merchants: Published terms don't state online-selling features for qlub — confirm with qlub.
Eligibility
- Not suitable for
- merchants outside hospitality — qlub is QR pay-at-table for restaurants. Online and B2B businesses wanting payment links or acquiring
Business operations
- Free-zone companies
- Yes
Details
- Channels
- Pay-at-table QR, digital menus, order-and-pay, payment links, SoftPOS
- Regulation
- CBUAE in-principle approval — Retail Payment Services (Aug 2026)
- Best for
- Restaurants, hotels and lounges
Documents you'll typically need
- Trade licence covering your activity
- Live website or app with refund and privacy policies
- Corporate bank account details for settlement
- Processing history or projected volumes for established businesses
Typical pack for this category — the provider confirms the exact list on application.
In-principle approval announced Aug 2026 — full licence not yet issued; verify current status.
Verified answers
What does Qlub do?
Pay-at-table QR payments for restaurants: guests scan, split the bill and pay without waiting, while the system integrates with the venue’s existing POS.
Source: qlub.io · verified
What does Qlub charge merchants?
Qlub advertises processing fees up to 1% lower than a venue’s existing rates — the saving is positioned against current acquirer pricing rather than a flat published rate.
Source: qlub.io · verified
What operational gains does Qlub claim?
It positions faster table turnover — marketing copy cites earning up to 20% more per table — by removing manual bill-splitting and payment reconciliation work from staff.
Source: qlub.io · verified
Frequently asked questions
Is qlub worth it for free-zone companies?
Yes — qlub onboards free-zone entities on its published criteria.