Provider profile
Cashew
Raqma's read on Cashew
Raqma's read on Summarised from catalogue fields — not a paid placement.
- Products tracked
- 1 across 1 category (Payment gateways)
- Licence status
- No UAE licence on record — verify directly
- Public rating
- Google Play: 2.9/5 · 221 reviews — snapshot 2026-10-23 (source)
- Free-zone acceptance
- 1 of 1 products accept free-zone licences
- Last reviewed
In short: Cashew has a focused offer in the UAE payment gateways space. Cashew operates as a regulated entity via licensed partners — not a direct licence holder.
Is Cashew right for you?
Fit read from catalogue fields — not a recommendation, confirm terms with the provider.
- UAE SMEs
- Partial fit 1 product tracked across 1 category
- E-commerce merchants
- Strong fit 1 payment product
- Free-zone companies
- Strong fit 1 of 1 products accept free-zone licences
- Import-export businesses
- Limited No cross-border products tracked
- Startups needing corporate banking
- Partial fit Approval details not yet verified
Strengths and watch-outs
Aggregated across the tracked Cashew catalogue — exact terms are on each product page.
Where Cashew stands out
- Accepts free-zone licences
Licensing
- Partner-regulated — Cashew Technology Software L.L.C. is a BNPL provider; financing above standard limits is offered in partnership with licensed banks, subject to the bank’s terms and regulatory oversight. — register checked 2026-10-23
Verified answers
How does Cashew settle merchant sales?
Merchants are paid the full amount upfront at the sale; Cashew collects from the customer monthly — the merchant carries no default risk and does no chasing.
Source: cashewpayments.com · verified
What kind of BNPL is Cashew?
Cashew is built for larger purchases over longer terms — up to 12 monthly installments with a fixed schedule shown upfront — not the typical four-payment split, and there is no consumer app; the product is used at partner merchants online and in store.
Source: cashewpayments.com · verified
Where is Cashew accepted?
At 28 partner merchants in the UAE across healthcare (dental, optical, elective procedures), automotive, education, home improvement and wellness; the healthcare product is called Hazel.
Source: cashewpayments.com · verified
Does Cashew publish merchant fees?
No public merchant rate card — the site positions terms as illustrative and subject to eligibility and approval; merchants apply via early access and get terms in onboarding.
Source: cashewpayments.com · verified
Is Cashew a bank?
No — Cashew Technology Software L.L.C. is a BNPL provider operating in the UAE and Oman. Financing above standard limits is offered in partnership with licensed banks, subject to the bank’s terms and regulatory oversight.
Source: cashewpayments.com · verified
Cashew products
Frequently asked questions
Is Cashew licensed in the UAE?
We could not verify a UAE licence for Cashew in our catalogue. Check the provider’s regulatory status directly before applying.
What Cashew products can I compare here?
We track 1 Cashew product: Cashew for Business. Each entry shows the published fees, requirements and approval details.
How do I apply for Cashew?
Raqma is a comparison service — we do not process applications. Review the products on this page, then continue to Cashew’s own onboarding through the outbound links.