Exchange UAE Dirhams for Cash in the UK

We accept UAE Dirhams coins, current banknotes and withdrawn notes — including currency banks won't exchange.

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1. Add your UAE Dirhams

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2. Send your currency

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3. Get paid to your bank

Receive payment within 5 working days

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What we accept: UAE Dirhams coins Current UAE Dirhams banknotes Withdrawn UAE Dirhams banknotes

Current UAE Dirham Exchange Rates

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Exchange Rates

Currency Type	Rate (GBP)
Current Banknotes	£0.136360
Withdrawn Notes	£0.096040
UAE Dirham Coins	£0.090384

Last updated: 5 July 2026 at 13:00

UAE Dirhams Banknotes & Coins We Accept

To exchange your UAE Dirhams for cash, select the coins or banknotes you want to add to your account below.

UAE 1 Fils Coin (First Issued 2005) Exchange and Value Information

£0.000090

1 AED = £0.090384

UAE 5 Fils Coin (First Issued 2001) Exchange Information and Value

£0.004519

1 AED = £0.090384

UAE 10 Fils Coin (First Issued 2011) Exchange for Cash in the UK

£0.009038

1 AED = £0.090384

UAE 25 Fils Coin (First Issued 2011) Exchange in the UK for Cash

£0.022596

1 AED = £0.090384

UAE 50 Fils Coin (First Issued 2017) Exhange yours for Cash Today

£0.045192

1 AED = £0.090384

UAE 1 Dirham Coin (2014) Exchange Value & Information

£0.090384

1 AED = £0.090384

UAE 1 Dirhams Banknote (Issued 1973) Exchange for Cash Today

£0.096040

1 AED = £0.096040

UAE 5 Dirhams Banknote (Issued 1973)

£0.480200

1 AED = £0.096040

UAE 5 Dirhams Polymer Banknote (Issued 2022) Exchange for Cash in the UK

£0.681800

1 AED = £0.136360

United Arab Emirates 5 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 1982 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 5 Dirhams Banknote Issued 1982

£0.681800

1 AED = £0.136360

UAE 10 Dirhams Banknote (Issued 1973) Convert into Cash Today

£0.960400

1 AED = £0.096040

UAE 10 Dirhams Polymer Banknote (Issued 2022) Exchange for Cash Today

£1.363600

1 AED = £0.136360

United Arab Emirates 10 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 1982 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 10 Dirhams Banknote Issued 1982

£1.363600

1 AED = £0.136360

United Arab Emirates 20 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 2000 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 20 Dirhams Banknote Issued 2000

£2.727200

1 AED = £0.136360

UAE 50 Dirhams Banknote (Issued 1973) Exchange Old UAE Currency

£4.802000

1 AED = £0.096040

UAE 50 Dirhams Polymer Banknote (Issued 2021) Exchange for Cash Today

£6.818000

1 AED = £0.136360

United Arab Emirates 50 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 2011 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 50 Dirhams Banknote Issued 2011

£6.818000

1 AED = £0.136360

UAE 100 Dirhams Banknote (Issued 1973) Sell old UAE Notes

£9.604000

1 AED = £0.096040

United Arab Emirates 100 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 1998 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 100 Dirhams Banknote Issued 1998

£13.636000

1 AED = £0.136360

United Arab Emirates 200 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 1989 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 200 Dirhams Banknote Issued 1989

£27.272000

1 AED = £0.136360

UAE 500 Dirhams Polymer Banknote (Issued 2023) Exchange for Cash in the UK

£68.180000

1 AED = £0.136360

United Arab Emirates 500 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 1996 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 500 Dirhams Banknote Issued 1996

£68.180000

1 AED = £0.136360

UAE 1000 Dirhams Banknote (Issued 1976) Fast and Simple Exchange

£96.040000

1 AED = £0.096040

UAE 1000 Dirhams Polymer Banknote (Issued 2022) Exchange for Cash in the UK

£136.360000

1 AED = £0.136360

United Arab Emirates 1000 Dirhams Banknote Front Issued 2012 Accepted For Exchange

United Arab Emirates 1000 Dirhams Banknote Issued 2012

£136.360000

1 AED = £0.136360

About UAE Dirhams Exchange

The UAE Dirham (AED) is the official currency of the United Arab Emirates, one of the most visited destinations in the world for UK travellers. We accept all denominations of UAE Dirham banknotes and coins, including older series and damaged notes.

Current UAE Dirham Banknotes

The UAE Central Bank has been issuing polymer banknotes in recent years, replacing the older paper series with more durable, secure alternatives. We accept the full range of current polymer notes, including the 1000 Dirhams polymer note and the 500 Dirhams polymer note, as well as all lower denominations in between.

Old Series & Damaged Notes

Unlike most high street exchanges, we also buy older paper-series UAE Dirham banknotes that are no longer in circulation. Whether you have an older 1000 Dirhams note or an early issue such as the 100 Dirhams note issued in 1973, we can exchange it. Damaged notes are accepted provided they remain at least 50% intact, though the rate applied will be slightly lower than for undamaged currency.

UAE Dirham Coins

We accept UAE Dirham coins, including fils denominations such as the 50 fils coin and the 1 Dirham coin, as well as all smaller fils denominations. Coin exchange rates are slightly lower than banknote rates due to the additional handling involved, but we will never turn them away as most banks would.

Why Exchange With Us?

Competitive exchange rates updated daily
Accept coins and damaged notes that banks won’t take
We verify your currency and pay you within 5 working days
No hidden fees or charges

UAE Dirham Exchange FAQ

Do you accept old UAE Dirham banknotes from the 1970s?

Yes! The UAE issued its first banknotes in 1973, and we are happy to exchange these early-series notes even though they were withdrawn from circulation long ago. These are among the oldest Dirhams in existence, and we accept denominations including the 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 Dirhams issued that year, as well as the early 1000 Dirhams note issued in 1976.

What is the difference between the paper and polymer UAE Dirham banknotes?

The UAE Central Bank has been transitioning its banknote series to polymer — a more durable, harder-to-counterfeit material — with new issues released from 2021 onwards. We accept both the older paper-series notes and the newer polymer versions, so whichever you have brought back from Dubai or Abu Dhabi, we can exchange them.

Can I exchange UAE Dirham coins in the UK?

Yes, we accept UAE Dirham coins including fils denominations such as the 5, 10, 25, and 50 fils, as well as the 1 Dirham coin. Most UK banks and travel money bureaus will not take foreign coins, so we offer a straightforward way to recover value from your leftover change.

How do I send my UAE Dirhams to you and when will I be paid?

Simply box up your Dirhams and post them to us yourself — we recommend using a tracked service for peace of mind. Once we receive and verify your currency, payment is made within 5 working days by bank transfer or PayPal. If for any reason you are not happy with the offer we make, we will return your currency to you free of charge.

I have UAE Dirhams alongside other Gulf currencies — can you exchange those too?

Yes, we exchange a wide range of Middle Eastern and Gulf currencies alongside UAE Dirhams. If you have returned from a trip that took in multiple countries, you may also have Saudi Riyals, Qatari Riyals, Bahraini Dinars, or Omani Rials — all of which we can exchange in the same transaction.

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