Buy bitcoin with Credit or debit card in United Arab Emirates

The Gulf's longest-running bitcoin exchange, licensed in Dubai and owned by India's CoinDCX since July 2024.

Fees

Trading fees on the pro exchange plus different pricing on instant buys; rates vary by product and volume, so check the live fee schedule before trading.

KYC

Required

Pay with

AED bank transfer, Credit or debit card

The largest crypto exchange by volume: deep liquidity and low fees, operating under a US settlement with mandatory KYC.

Fees

Spot trading starts at 0.1% maker and taker, with a 25% discount for paying fees in BNB. Card purchases and instant buys cost more because a spread and processing fee are added.

KYC

Required

Pay with

AED bank transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay

A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing.

Fees

Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. The simple Buy widget and card purchases include a spread and cost noticeably more.

KYC

Required

Pay with

Credit or debit card, International wire transfer

A card-first broker that sends bitcoin straight to your own wallet instead of holding it for you.

Fees

A commission that varies by payment method and loyalty tier, plus a processing surcharge on card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay purchases, on top of a quoted price that includes a markup over spot. Bank transfers avoid the card surcharge.

KYC

Required

Pay with

AED bank transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay