Did you know that Cash on Delivery accounts for 76% of e-commerce orders and is the most preferred payment method (64%) of online shoppers in the Middle East? Check out our infographic "Cash on Delivery in the Middle East" for the latest statistics and trends.
Preferred payment methods of online shoppers in Middle East
| Payment method types | %age |
| Cash on Delivery | 64% |
| Credit Card | 46% |
| Debit Card | 11% |
| Direct Debit from Bank Account | 9% |
| Store Specific Gift Card | 3% |
| Digital Payment Systems ( Paypal, Alipay) | 1% |
Cash on Delivery order return rates are higher 19% as compared to 8% return rate for Credit Card orders
Top Countries According to Cash on Delivery Popularity in Middle East
| Country | %age |
| Egypt | 72% |
| UAE | 51% |
| Kuwait | 41% |
75% of UAE online shoppers prefer to pay cash/card on delivery, as compared to the 25% that opt to pay online
More than 80% of the transaction volume in MENA countries' business-to-consumer (B2C) sites is paid at the time of delivery
44% of online Arab Shoppers don’t trust online payments whereas 35% don’t have credit cards
51% of online Arab shoppers shopping decisions get influenced by Cash on delivery option
| Payment method influence on Arab Shoppers | %age |
| Cash on Delivery | 51% |
| Credit Card | 26% |
| Prepaid Cash Card | 8% |
| Debit Card | 6% |
| Net Banking | 5% |
| Credit Card Installment Plan | 3% |
| Others | 1% |
