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Set up AED Account

Information about setting up AED account

Updated over a week ago

Crypto.com offers a AED Account which can be topped up via the local bank transfer network using user's bank accounts. UAE phone number users are eligible for the AED Account.

How to set up my AED Account?

To be able to deposit AED via local bank transfers, you first need to set up the AED Account.

  1. In the Crypto.com App home screen, tap on the ≡ Menu button > Cash, OR tap Deposit > Cash, OR tap Accounts > then under the Cash header tap ‘Open.
    Select UAE Dirham (AED).

  2. On the Crypto.com Website,
    From the Homepage, click on USD Account Deposit, OR from the Accounts page, under Cash Account section, click on AED Deposit.

  3. You may be asked to review and accept the AED Account Terms & Conditions if you haven’t accepted it earlier. Tap on “Continue” to proceed.

  4. Select between “Automatic verification by bank” or “Manual verification”

    1. If you have a UAE bank account, you should choose Automatic verification by bank:

      1. you will be redirected to our partner to login to your UAE bank portal. This will allow us to retrieve the stored address with your bank

      2. If an address is successfully retrieved, you will then be asked to confirm the address. If it is inaccurate, please choose “No, I will provide a different proof of address” and follow the instructions accordingly

    2. If you do not have a UAE bank account, choose Manual verification, sSubmit and verify your residential address asif required. You may be requested to upload a proof of address.

  5. Upon successful setup of the AED Account, you can use the provided deposit information to deposit AED from your bank account via local bank transfers. Refer to AED Deposit via Local Bank Transfers FAQ for more details.

1. On the Crypto.com App, from the Home screen, tap on the ≡ Menu button > Cash

Select UAE Dirham (AED)

2. On the Crypto.com Website, from the Homepage, click on USD Account Deposit

3. You may be asked to review and accept the AED Account Terms & Conditions if you haven’t accepted it earlier. Tap on “Continue” to proceed

4. Choose between Automatic verification by bank or Manual verification

4a. If you have a UAE bank account, choose Automatic verification by bank. You will be redirected to link bank account, then confirm your address

4b. If you do not have a UAE bank account, choose Manual verification. Submit and verify your residential address. You may be requested to upload a proof of address.

5. Upon successful setup of the AED account, you can use the provided deposit information to deposit AED from your bank account via local bank transfers.

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