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Buy UAE dirham

Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on UAE dirhams when you order your currency online.

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UAE dirham options

Get UAE dirhams however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.

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Travel Money Card

The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.

  • Lock in your rates1
  • 22 currencies available
  • Easy budget management
  • Accepted at millions of locations
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Cash

Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.

  • Be ready to tip when expected
  • Shop local markets
  • Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals

How to get your UAE dirhams

Order UAE dirhams online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.

Home delivery

Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.

Benefits
  • Fast, secure, convenient
  • Next day delivery available for cash
  • Free delivery for Travelex Money Card

Store click & collect

Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.

Benefits
  • Lock in your exchange rate1
  • Located in major UK airports

Travel money in a jiffy

Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.

  1. Buy online

    Buy online

    Choose from Travelex Money Card or cash.
  2. Choose delivery or collection

    Choose delivery or collection

    Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
  3. enjoy your trip

    Enjoy your trip!

    Relax knowing that all your travel money needs are taken care of.

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Key information about UAE dirhams

The UAE dirham is represented by its currency code (AED) and symbol (د.إ). It has been the official currency of the UAE since 1973.

Carrying a mix of UAE dirhams on a Travel Money Card and cash offers the most flexibility when visiting the United Arab Emirates.

UAE dirham notes

5 EAD
10 AED
20 AED
50 AED
100 AED
200 AED
500 AED
1,000 AED

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UAE dirham coins

1 fils
5 fils
10 fils
25 fils
50 fils
1 AED

Stacks of various coins in different metals and sizes arranged in a row against a neutral background.
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Destinations that accept UAE dirhams

United Arab Emirates
6 of 22 destinations

Common questions about UAE dirhams

Getting the best rates for UAE dirhams can be tricky. Pegged to the US dollar, the dirham's fluctuations are more subtle but can still impact your travel budget. Use our rate tracker to plan your trip to the United Arab Emirates's modern landscapes and traditional souks.

You can spend UAE dirhams in the United Arab Emirates.

You can purchase your UAE dirhams from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase UAE dirhams through us, either online or in-store, we don't apply credit card handling fees. Do check for any potential charges from your card issuer.

Yes you can! With our Buy Back Promise we can buy back your unused UAE dirham notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.

The United Arab Emirates is card-friendly, but using your card for AED transactions may lead to fees from your bank. See how the Travelex Money Card can help you spend abroad.

Yes, cash is still frequently used in the United Arab Emirates. In the United Arab Emirates, combine the convenience of UAE dirhams in cash and the Travelex Money Card for a worry-free bigger purchase experience.

Need a different currency?

Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.

  • 1 Lock in your exchange rates mean the exchange rate is locked in for the initial order only. Rates for subsequent orders will be set at the prevailing rate at the time of each transaction.
  • Travelex Money Card is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International.
  • PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.