Making payments to the UAE (eg Dubai or Abu Dhabi) with Currency Index is simple, fast and secure. Call us on 0800 043 2623 (+44 1923 725725 from abroad) to find out how to use our friendly service, or register with us now without any cost or obligation for access to our bank-beating exchange rates today.
Currencies usually accepted: UAE Dirham (AED, rate pegged to the US Dollar)
Typical time for transfer to arrive: 1-2 working days when sent through Currency Index
UAE bank charges: Usually none, although we cannot guarantee this
Payment details needed:
- Beneficiary name
- UAE Bank name
- IBAN (23 digits beginning 'AE')
- Swift code (8-11 characters) or other routing instructions
There are further techical details below, although the Currency Index payments team will take care of ensuring payment details are in the correct format before initiating any payments on your behalf.
Should you reqire details recognising the BIC (Bank Identifier Code) or SWIFT code, it is made up of 8 or 11 characters and should mirror the following format;
United Arab Emirates BIC or SWIFT code Format: BBBBCCLL or BBBBCCLLDDD
B = Bank Code (Only Letters)
C = Country Code (Only Letters)
L = Location Code (Letters & Digits)
D = Branch Code Optional ('XXX' for Head Office - Letters & Digits)