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Emirati Dirham card
Travelling from the UK to the United Arab Emirates? Spend effortlessly in Emirati Dirhams (AED) with a multi-currency card.
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How does a Emirati Dirham card work?
With Revolut, you can hold 150+ currencies on a debit card, and send or spend money in local currencies around the world. Get your Revolut travel card and start spending in Emirati Dirhams.Try Revolut now
How to get your AED card
Get your Emirati Dirham card in 3 steps
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Get Revolut
Join 45+ million people worldwide saving when they spend abroad with Revolut.
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Order your card
Order your free Emirati Dirham card. Top up your balance in GBP or 36 other currencies.
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Spend like a local
Start spending in Emirati Dirhams.
Currency exchange fees subject to fair-usage limits and weekend markups. Currency exchange shown is only an indicative example.
Why should I get a Emirati Dirham card?
With this card, you can spend in Emirati Dirhams like a local. Save money when withdrawing from ATMs abroad, paying in restaurants and shops, and booking your accommodations or flights.*Check it out
Where is the Emirati Dirham card available?
Order your Emirati Dirham debit card in the Revolut app and get it sent to you. You can order your multi-currency card from 30+ other countries. Check availability via the Revolut app.Start spending abroad
Spend confidently with a Emirati Dirham card
It’s all at your fingertips. Set spending limits so you stay on budget, or freeze your card if you lose it — all in-app. Control everything with just a few taps. That's why 45+ million people worldwide use Revolut for all things money.
How to save money when spending in Emirati Dirhams
Tips for saving money in the United Arab Emirates
Don't exchange at airports or at home
No need to exchange cash before you travel — use your travel money card to spend or withdraw money from an ATM.
Choose AED as the local currency
Choose the local currency when spending with your card in shops and restaurants.
Save with a travel money card
Spend in Emirati Dirhams like a local with Revolut.
How to avoid unwanted ATM fees
To avoid surprise fees at the ATM, always select 'No' if an ATM asks you to convert money. This helps you get the best possible exchange rate. Keep an eye out for ATM access fees — some providers might charge an additional fee that Revolut can't prevent.Try Revolut now
Need to make AED withdrawals in the United Arab Emirates?
Fee-free Emirati Dirham ATM withdrawals
ATM withdrawals are subject to fair-usage fees depending on plan. Currency exchange fees may apply.
Need a little more help?
Emirati Dirham currency card FAQs
There is no 'best' way to spend in Emirati Dirhams, but here are some tips to help you save money:
- Don’t exchange cash at the airport. It’s much cheaper to withdraw money from an ATM with your Emirati Dirham card.
- Don't carry more cash than you need. When you return home to the UK, you’ll have to re-convert this cash back to GBP.
- Always choose AED as the local currency when spending with your card in shops and restaurants.
- Download the Revolut app, then sign up to get instant notifications on what you spend and manage your balance.
- We use two-factor authentication to protect your account and payments, so you can be sure that you're the only one who can access your money. Other ways of sending money online may involve different security methods. You can control your card’s security directly in the Revolut app. Freeze your card, set spending limits, and more — it’s all at your fingertips.Learn more.
- You can use your Emirati Dirham card in the United Arab Emirates. You can also make card payments and ATM withdrawals in 150+ currencies wherever Mastercard and Visa are accepted.Learn more.
There is no limit to the amount that you can spend using your Emirati Dirham card. Just top up in-app with however much you want and enjoy your travels.
Try Revolut now.- If an ATM asks you to convert money, always select 'No’ in order to get the best possible exchange rate. Also keep an eye out for ATM access fees, as some providers might charge an additional fee that we can’t prevent. If they ask you to pay something extra, decline the payment.Learn more.
There are tonnes of benefits to a Emirati Dirham card. Let’s look at a few:
- Send and spend in Emirati Dirhams and 150+ other currencies.
- No need to exchange or carry cash. Pay with your Emirati Dirham card, either contactless or with chip and PIN.
- No need to wait for your physical card to arrive. Instantly add your card to Google Pay or Apple Pay.
- Create single-use virtual cards for safe online shopping or travel bookings.
- Enjoy fee-free ATM withdrawals between £200 and £2,000 monthly, depending on your plan.
- Get instant payment notifications to keep track of how much you spend.
- Stay in control of your card’s security, with card freezing and spending limit controls.
- Easily manage your spending around the world with the free Revolut app.
To order your Revolut debit card and start spending in Emirati Dirhams, simply:
- Download the Revolut app on your Android or iPhone and sign up for free.
- Order your free Emirati Dirham card. Top up your balance in GBP or 150+ other currencies.
- Get your card in the post or add it to Google Pay or Apple Pay to use it immediately.
- Start spending like a local in Emirati Dirhams.