Pay suppliers in Dubai and the UAE from Nigeria
Oneremit pays suppliers in Dubai and across the UAE from Nigeria in UAE dirhams (AED). You see the naira cost before you send, fees are shown upfront, and payments of USD 500,000 or more settle the same day through our OTC desk.
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At a glance
| Standard payments | OTC desk | |
|---|---|---|
| Paid in | UAE dirhams (AED) | UAE dirhams (AED) |
| Payment size | Indicative rates on /rates apply up to ₦50,000,000; larger amounts quoted individually | From USD 500,000, no maximum |
| Settlement | Usually 1–3 business days | Same day when confirmed before 17:00 UAE time, which is 14:00 in Lagos |
| Rate | Indicative, confirmed before you send | Firm quote, held for one hour |
| Support | 24/7 at support@oneremit.co | Desk open 24/7 |
How paying a UAE supplier works
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Send us the invoice details. The amount in AED and your supplier's bank details.
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See your rate. The naira cost of the payment is confirmed before you send. For OTC trades, the quote holds for one hour.
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Fund the payment in naira.
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Your supplier is paid in AED, into their UAE bank account.
What you need from your UAE supplier
- Their full legal company name, exactly as it appears on their bank account
- Their UAE IBAN: it starts with "AE" and is 23 characters long
- Their bank's name and SWIFT/BIC code
- The invoice you are paying
Check that the company name on the bank details matches the name on the invoice. A mismatch is a common sign of invoice fraud and a common reason for a returned payment.
Why pay in dirhams
The UAE dirham has been pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD since 1997, so if your supplier quotes in dollars, you can work out the exact AED amount before you pay.
Common questions
How long does a payment to the UAE take with Oneremit?
Standard payments usually arrive in 1–3 business days. Payments of USD 500,000 or more through the OTC desk settle the same day when confirmed before 17:00 UAE time, which is 14:00 in Lagos.
What currency does my UAE supplier receive?
UAE dirhams (AED). See today's rate at oneremit.co/rates.
Are there hidden fees?
No. All fees are shown upfront before you confirm a payment.
What documents do I need?
Oneremit verifies your business before certain payments can be processed. For OTC trades, the desk asks for your company's incorporation documents plus documentation supporting the specific transaction.
How do I know my supplier's bank details are genuine?
Confirm the IBAN and company name with your supplier on a phone or video call, not only by email, especially if the details have changed. Fraudsters often send "updated bank details" from look-alike email addresses.
Paying a supplier in Dubai this month?
Tell us the amount and the date, and we'll confirm the rate before you commit.
