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UAE currency 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.
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
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 your UAE currency online to get great rates on AED. Choose home delivery or Click & 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 and 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.
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Choose delivery or collection
Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
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Key information about UAE currency
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.
UAE dirham notes
- Dh5
- Dh10
- Dh20
- Dh50
- Dh100
- Dh200
- Dh500
- Dh1000
UAE dirham coins
- 1fils
- 5fils
- 10fils
- 25fils
- 50fils
- Dh1
Destinations that accept UAE dirhams
- UAE
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 UAE dirham exchange rates page 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 dirhams 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 exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
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