Version 1.0: 03 April 2026
This document offers a concise overview of our Buy Now, Pay Later products and services (Tamara BNPL). Its purpose is to ensure our customers are well-informed about the different Tamara BNPL products we offer from time to time, providing you with the key features, benefits, and important considerations necessary to make an educated decision when accessing and using our products.
Tamara BNPL is a credit product that allows customers to purchase goods or services and repay the cost over time through installments. Tamara BNPL consist of different instalment options to customers each with different Payment Plans and varying benefits applicable to it (BNPL Options):
Tamara BNPL may be used with selected online and in-store partner merchants.
The availability of the BNPL options to you may depend on the following factors:
When you pay online or in-store with a partner merchant using one of our BNPL Options at checkout:
The purchase amount therefore becomes a credit obligation between you and Tamara, that you are required to repay in accordance with the relevant Payment Plan.
Not all purchases or merchants will be eligible for each of the BNPL Options. It is your responsibility to confirm this at checkout.Tamara BNPL is a form of credit. By using it, you are agreeing to a loan that you are legally required to repay.
Have considered whether this is the right option for you.
Depending on your eligibility, including your specific purchase and BNPL Option, Tamara may offer one or more of the following Payment Plans that may be available for some or all of the BNPL Options you choose at checkout:
| Payment Plan | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | No-Fee Instalments | Split a purchase into installments with no interest and no additional fees or charges. |
| 2. | Instalments with Fee | Split a purchase into instalments that include a Fee Charge(s). |
| 3. | Pay Next Month or Pay in Full |
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| 4. | Extend Due Date | Subject to your eligibility, you may extend your repayment due date(s) from between 3 to 28 days or such intervals specified by Tamara in its sole discretion from time to time, based on your total outstanding balance owed to Tamara including the timeliness of your repayments under any other existing Payment Plans. |
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Customers must be at least 18 years old to apply. |
| Maximum Age | For extended tenure products (e.g., Pay in 9, 12), the maximum eligible age is 60 years. |
| Residency Requirement | Only legal residents of the United Arab Emirates holding a valid Emirates ID are eligible. |
| Required Information & Documentation |
Customers must provide:
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| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Assessment | Approval is subject to the customer being in good standing with the Etihad Credit Bureau (ECB). |
| Enhanced Limits | Higher credit limits may be offered upon income verification and demonstrated repayment history. |
| Discretionary Approval | Tamara reserves the right to approve, decline, or adjust credit limits at its sole discretion. |
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Merchant Responsibility | Tamara is not responsible for issuing refunds for returned items; this remains the merchant's responsibility. |
| Dispute Resolution | Customers may raise disputes for undelivered items via the Tamara App, subject to review. |
| Partial Refunds | If the refund amount is less than the outstanding balance, it will be applied proportionally to upcoming installments. |
| Full Refunds | If the refund exceeds the outstanding balance, remaining installments will be cancelled, and the excess amount will be refunded to the original payment method. |
| Fallback Refund Method | If the original payment method is unavailable, the refund may be credited to the customer's Tamara balance for future use. |
| Term | Description |
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| Maximum Fee Cap | The total repayment amount, including all applicable fees, will not exceed 130% of the original purchase amount. |
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| Minimum Order Amount |
To access BNPL, you may need to meet a minimum order amount on the relevant purchase. This is set by Tamara in its sole discretion in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and may be subject to change from time to time. The BNPL options available to you will be shown at the checkout. |
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| Repayment Periods |
You can choose to split the value of your order amount into payment installments consisting of 2, 3 or 4, 6, 9 or 12 installments or as updated by Tamara from time to time. The first instalment is payable at the point of purchase as a condition of activating the payment plan. Each subsequent instalment amount due date will be shown clearly during checkout and before you confirm a transaction. Instalments are due on fixed dates, typically monthly and collected automatically from your selected payment method. |
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| Processing Fee |
A Processing Fee is added to the total order amount which is calculated as a percentage based on the selected repayment period as set out below. The total Processing Fee is added to your initial payment. These fees may be varied from time to time by Tamara and will be clearly presented prior to checkout.
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| APR (%) |
The annualised percentage rate (APR) is the overall yearly cost of borrowing from Tamara, shown as a percentage of the total financed amount on applicable plans. It includes all fees and charges linked to your Payment Plan under BNPL. The minimum APR applicable will vary from 12% to 48%, depending on the number of instalments you choose. If you extend the due date of one or more instalments, your APR may be higher. |
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum Credit Limit |
Tamara sets a maximum credit limit of up to AED 20,000, subject to your credit eligibility. This is the maximum amount you may owe to Tamara at any one time across all purchases made using Tamara BNPL. |
Example A – Equal Instalments (No Fee)Purchase amount: AED 800
Total amount paid: AED 800 |
Example B – Unequal Down Payment (No Fee)Purchase amount: AED 800
Calculation
Total amount paid: AED 800 |
For certain instalment plans, Tamara may apply a Customer Processing Fee.
| Component | Amount (AED) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase / Order Amount | 2,379.00 | Total value of goods/services |
| Number of Instalments | 6 | Repayment plan in months |
| Principal Amount (Financed Amount) | 2,000.00 | Financed Amount |
| Customer Processing Fee (CPF) on Principal Amount | 21.00 | CPF inclusive of VAT charged |
| Item | Amount (AED) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Down Payment (Incl. CPF) | 400.00 | First instalment including full CPF |
| Standard Monthly Instalment | 400.00 | Equal instalments for Months |
| Instalment No. | Principal (AED) | CPF (AED) | Total Payable (AED) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Down Payment) | 379.00 | 21.00 | 400.00 | Includes full CPF |
| 2 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 | Monthly Instalment |
| 3 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 | Monthly Instalment |
| 4 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 | Monthly Instalment |
| 5 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 | Monthly Instalment |
| 6 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 | Monthly Instalment |
| Total | 2,379.00 | 21.00 | 2,400.00 | Total Repaid Amount |
| Component | Amount (AED) | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase / Order Amount | 4,200 | Total value of goods/services | |
| Number of Instalments | 12 | Repayment plan in months | |
| Principal Amount (Financed Amount) | 3,800 | Financed Amount | |
| Fee Breakdown | Customer Processing Fee (CPF) on Principal Amount | 40 | CPF inclusive of VAT charged |
| Service Fee | 960 | Service Fee Charged | |
| Total Fees Paid | 1,000 | 26.32% of AED 3,800 | |
| Item | Amount (AED) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Down Payment (Incl. CPF) | 400 | First instalment including full CPF |
| Standard Monthly Instalment | 400 | Equal instalments for Months |
| Instalment | Amount Due (AED) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 | Includes full CPF |
| 2 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 3 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 4 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 5 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 6 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 7 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 8 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 9 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 10 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 11 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| 12 | 400 | Includes Service Fee |
| Total | 4,800 | Total Repaid Amount |
Example A – Pay in FullPurchase amount: AED 750
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Example B – Pay Next MonthPurchase amount: AED 200 No payment is taken at the time of purchase, unless otherwise disclosed.
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*These are indicative figures and can vary based on customer and actual transactions.
Tamara does not charge interest or penalty fees if you miss a payment.
However, if you miss a payment, Tamara may:
By using Tamara BNPL you agree that Tamara may:
This information may affect your ability to access credit in the future. Paying on time will help protect your credit score.
To use Tamara's service responsibly, you should:
The BNPL amount you are eligible for may differ from the representative example as shown above. This will depend on your credit profile and affordability assessment carried out by Tamara.
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION | |
| Customer Support & Complaints |
You may contact Tamara through official customer support channels for assistance, support, feedback, or complaints from here: https://support.tamara.co Complaints are handled in accordance with Tamara's internal procedures and regulatory requirements. |
| Terms and Conditions | Tamara BNPL is governed by the Customer Terms and Conditions: https://tamara.co/en-ae/terms-and-conditions which shall be incorporated into this KFS. |
| Changes to this Key Facts Statement | Tamara may update this KFS to reflect changes in regulations, products, or operations from time to time. Changes will be communicated as required. |
By proceeding with a purchase using Tamara BNPL, you confirm that you have read and understood this Key Facts Statement and voluntarily waive your right to the cooling-off period.