How can I get paid from abroad in Dubai?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to AED and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to AED?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in UAE. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Dubai?

Providers serving customers in UAE fall under Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). Stored value facilities and payment providers in the UAE must be licensed by the CBUAE. Confirm the licence type before holding funds with a provider.

Who uses global payment accounts in Dubai?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Dubai use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Dubai: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Dubai, UAE get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into AED (UAE dirham). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Dubai.

Currency in UAE: AED · UAE dirham
Regulator in UAE: Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in UAE: UAE accounts use an IBAN (23 characters starting AE) for all domestic and international transfers; domestic transfers ask for the IBAN plus recipient name.
Payments in UAE: UAEFTS settles standard domestic transfers; the Instant Payments Platform (IPP) enables instant 24/7 transfers using a mobile number or IBAN at participating banks.

Before you sign up in Dubai

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to AED (UAE dirham), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in UAE.

Sources: CBUAE: licensed financial institutions · CBUAE: instant payments platform

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