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🇦🇪 Receive AED from United Arab Emirates

Receive AED from UAE and GCC customers instantly. Perfect for Middle East trade corridors.
Same-day (UAEFTS). 75% cheaper than SWIFT to Middle East.

✓ Local AED Account Available - Receive payments as if you're local to United Arab Emirates

Local AED Collection Methods

UAEFTS (UAE Funds Transfer System)

Same-day

UAE domestic instant transfers. All local banks connected.

Coverage: UAE

GCCNET

T+1

GCC cross-border payment network. Links UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, etc.

Coverage: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar

Why Receive AED with Unicorn Currencies

Key Benefits

  • Local UAE IBAN
  • Same-day AED clearing
  • Connect to GCC region via GCCNET
  • No FX fees for AED → AED
  • Avoid SWIFT delays to Middle East

Common Use Cases

Businesses using this corridor:

  • Dubai-based trading companies
  • Abu Dhabi oil & gas firms
  • UAE retail chains
  • Middle Eastern importers
Settlement Speed
Same-day (UAEFTS)

How to Receive AED from United Arab Emirates

1

Get a Free Quote

Get a local AED bank account with United Arab Emirates IBAN/account number

2

Share Details

Give your customers the local AED account details - they pay as if you're in United Arab Emirates

3

Receive Instantly

Funds arrive via UAEFTS (UAE Funds Transfer System). Same-day (UAEFTS). Auto-convert to your base currency if needed.

All payments are subject to standard compliance and sanctions screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Frequently Asked Questions: Receiving from United Arab Emirates

How do I receive payments from United Arab Emirates?

Get local AED account details through Unicorn Currencies. Your customers in United Arab Emirates pay directly to your local account, just as if you were based there. No need for them to use expensive international wire transfers.

What details do I share with United Arab Emirates payers?

Share your local AED account number, routing details, and beneficiary name (your business name as registered with Unicorn Currencies). Your payers use these to send AED via local bank transfer.

Are there fees for receiving from United Arab Emirates?

No fees for receiving AED into your Unicorn Currencies wallet. You only pay a competitive FX spread when you choose to convert to another currency. Hold AED indefinitely at no cost.

How quickly do United Arab Emirates payments arrive?

Same-day settlement for local AED rails like UAEFTS (UAE Funds Transfer System). SWIFT transfers from United Arab Emirates typically take 1-2 business days. Same-day (UAEFTS).

What currencies can I receive from United Arab Emirates?

Receive AED from United Arab Emirates and hold it in your multi-currency wallet. Convert to your preferred currency when exchange rates are favorable, or keep the AED to pay suppliers in the same currency later.

Ready to Receive AED from United Arab Emirates?

Get a local AED account and collect payments Same-day (UAEFTS)

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