Digital banking in Abu Dhabi
Open a global account in Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi to the rest of the world, Globe Digital Bank helps you skip the friction of legacy banking. Open an account remotely, verify your identity digitally, and manage UAE dirham and foreign currencies from one simple dashboard.
Why Abu Dhabi chooses Globe
Many people and businesses in Abu Dhabi trade, freelance or receive money across borders, yet local United Arab Emirates banks can be slow and expensive for foreign currency. Globe accounts settle in UAE dirham (AED) as well as the currencies your customers and family use, so you avoid costly double conversions.
- Hold and manage 20+ currencies in one multi-currency account
- No local residency paperwork to get started
- Receive salary and freelance payments from clients abroad
- Local account details to collect like a domestic business
- Send remittances to family at fair, transparent rates
- Transparent, competitive FX with live rate alerts
Built for Abu Dhabi
Online sellers
Collect marketplace payouts from Amazon, eBay and PayPal in the currency they arrive in, then convert on your own terms.
Families & remittances
Send money home to family at live exchange rates, without the markups charged by cash-transfer shops and legacy banks.
Remote & migrant workers
Keep one account with a card and details that work at home and abroad, wherever your work takes you.
Ready to bank globally from Abu Dhabi?
Open your free multi-currency account online in minutes — powered by WorldFirst.
Every Globe service, available in Abu Dhabi
Each service is delivered by a licensed global partner. Open any of them online from Abu Dhabi.
Global Business Bank Account
Globe's business banking, powered by WorldFirst. A free multi-currency business account that lets businesses receive, hold and manage funds in over 20 currencies using local account details.
Open Business Accountvia WorldFirstMarketplace Collections
Connect directly with major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay and PayPal to collect your international earnings and avoid expensive bank transfer fees.
Connect Storevia WorldFirstInternational Money Transfers
Send money internationally in over 100 currencies to more than 210 countries and territories, at live exchange rates with transparent, competitive pricing.
Send Moneyvia WorldFirstWorldFirst Global Credit Card
A corporate card option with customizable team spending limits and rewards on eligible purchases — giving global teams control over business spend.
Get the Cardvia WorldFirstCurrency Exchange
Convert between 20+ currencies at competitive exchange rates with live rate alerts and currency risk management tools — get the rate you want, when you want it, powered by WorldFirst.
Exchange Currencyvia WorldFirstSupplier Payments
Pay your business partners and overseas suppliers anywhere — expand your supplier network to 200+ countries and pay in 100+ currencies through local payment rails, powered by WorldFirst.
Pay Suppliersvia WorldFirstFreelancer & Developer Program
Collection made easy for freelancers and developers — get paid from Upwork, Malt, Deel, Toptal, Remotive.io, Timee and Freelancer.com for free. Spend globally with a virtual card. No setup fees.
Join the Programvia WorldFirstIndividual Personal Bank Account
Open an individual personal bank account from anywhere in the world. Digital ID verification in 7 minutes, no branch visit. Via Jetonbank, our EU-licensed banking partner.
Open Personal Accountvia JetonbankCrypto Savings Account
Earn daily compounding interest on digital assets through Nexo, our digital wealth partner — flexible terms with no lock-ups, or fixed-term for higher rates. $8B+ in assets under management.
Start Earningvia NexoGlobal Crypto Credit Card
Physical and virtual credit cards with global acceptance through Crypto.com's Visa card program. Contactless payments, fee-free ATM withdrawals at home and abroad.
Get the Cardvia Crypto.comInvestment Brokerage Account
Trade in 150+ markets worldwide through Interactive Brokers, using your existing Globe KYC. Stocks, ETFs, funds, options and more — no extra paperwork.
Open Brokerage Accountvia Interactive BrokersOpen Banking API
Build on Globe’s open banking infrastructure via Narvi — a Finland-regulated EMI offering dedicated FI IBANs, SEPA Instant 24/7, global payments and a full BaaS API.
Explore the APIvia NarviRead our Abu Dhabi partner reviews
Independent breakdowns of every partner powering Globe Digital Bank — what each does best, and who it suits.
Abu Dhabi FAQs
- How much does it cost to get started in Abu Dhabi?
- The core account is free to open. Currency conversion uses transparent, competitive rates, and any fees are shown before you confirm a transaction.
- Which currencies can I hold from Abu Dhabi?
- You can hold and manage UAE dirham (AED) alongside 20+ major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP and more, all within a single account.
- Can I open a Globe Digital Bank account in Abu Dhabi?
- Yes. Residents and businesses in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates can apply online. Verification is digital, so there is no need to visit a branch, and most applications are reviewed quickly.
- Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in United Arab Emirates?
- No. Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Accounts and financial services are provided by our regulated partners — led by WorldFirst — each licensed in the markets where they operate.
Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Some links on this page are affiliate links; Globe may earn a commission on qualifying sign-ups and purchases at no additional cost to you.