Cash usage
UAE dirhams remain the unit for cash purchases and local pricing.
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United Arab Emirates Currency Guide
Learn how the UAE dirham is used in the United Arab Emirates, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
United Arab Emirates Dirham in United Arab Emirates
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham
ISO codeAED
Central bankCentral Bank of the United Arab Emirates
Currency profileView AED factsMonetary framework
The Central Bank of the UAE maintains the dirham's fixed relationship with the US dollar.
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AED0.272294 USD1 AED = 0.27229408 USD
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Currency facts
AED at a glance
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham
ISO codeAED
Symbolد.إ
Minor unitFils
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of the United Arab Emirates
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for the United Arab Emirates
Official use
The United Arab Emirates uses the UAE dirham as its official currency.
Currency system
The Central Bank of the UAE maintains the dirham's fixed relationship with the US dollar.
Payment environment
Cards and mobile wallets are common in the UAE, while dirham cash remains useful for small purchases and some local services.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
The Central Bank of the UAE oversees retail payment systems that include card, transfer and direct-debit services.
Mobile and contactless payments
Contactless acceptance is provided through participating card networks, banks and merchants rather than guaranteed at every business.
ATM availability
ATMs are widely connected through the banking system; foreign-card access and fees depend on the operator and issuer.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Compare the final dirham amount offered by banks, exchange houses, cards and ATMs, including every disclosed fee.
Card and ATM costs
A foreign issuer and a local ATM or merchant can apply separate charges or conversion margins.
Popular currency pairs
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Regional and monetary links
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FAQ
United Arab Emirates currency questions
Which currency is used in the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates uses the UAE dirham as its official currency.
Does the United Arab Emirates have multiple official currencies?
The United Arab Emirates has one official currency: the UAE dirham (AED).
How can I compare the UAE dirham?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare the United Arab Emirates' official currency with other supported currencies.
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