Buy UAE Dirham (AED) | NZD to AED Exchange Rate

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Travel Money NZ is a dedicated foreign exchange specialist, helping Kiwis buy UAE Dirham (AED) before travelling to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and destinations across the United Arab Emirates. If you find a better published cash rate from a New Zealand competitor, our Price Beat Guarantee means we'll beat their eligible transaction price. That's competitive rates, guaranteed.

Order UAE Dirham online for convenient Click & Collect from your preferred Travel Money NZ store. Prefer to buy in person? You can purchase UAE Dirham over the counter at participating stores nationwide.

Best Place to Buy UAE Dirham in New Zealand

Planning a trip to Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Buying UAE Dirham before you fly means you'll arrive ready for taxis, shopping, meals and day-to-day expenses without needing to search for an exchange counter after landing. Travel Money NZ makes it easy to get your AED sorted before departure, with online ordering available whenever it suits you and locations across New Zealand for in-person purchases.

Unlike many banks, foreign exchange is what we do. No hidden fees and no surprises at the counter. With our Price Beat Guarantee, if you find a better eligible published rate elsewhere, we'll beat it.

Where to Buy United Arab Emirates Dirham Near Me

Searching for UAE Dirham near you? Travel Money NZ has stores across New Zealand, making it easy to exchange NZD to AED before your trip. Use our Store Finder to check your nearest location, opening hours and contact details before visiting.

Participating stores stock UAE Dirham as part of our In Stock Promise. If your pre-ordered currency isn't available when promised and a full deposit has been paid, you may be eligible for $10 NZD off your order.

Find your nearest store.

How to Buy UAE Dirham Online or In-Store

💻 Order online for Click & Collect: Place your order online, choose your preferred store and collect your AED when it's ready.

🏪 Buy in-store: Walk into a Travel Money NZ store and purchase UAE Dirham on the spot. No order required.

💳 Load a Cash Passport: Prefer card over cash? You can also load UAE Dirham onto a Cash Passport for a convenient way to spend while travelling.

How to order

Check the live NZD to AED rate above.
Enter the amount you want to buy.
Choose Click & Collect or Cash Passport.
Complete your secure online order.
Collect your AED from your selected store.

Get a Better NZD to AED Rate with Our Price Beat Guarantee

Travel Money NZ offers a Price Beat Guarantee on eligible in-store AED purchases. If you find a better deal, here's how it works:

Find a better published cash foreign exchange rate from a New Zealand competitor.
Make sure the currency is available and ready for same-day collection.
Bring the written quote or published rate into a Travel Money NZ store.
We'll beat the competitor's eligible transaction price.

Whether you're planning to explore Dubai Mall, visit the Burj Khalifa or discover the Gold Souk, a stronger exchange rate means more UAE Dirham for your trip.

_{*Price Beat Guarantee applies to in-store AED cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.}

Cash rate

*Online rate not available in store

Card rate

Code

AED

Symbol

د.إ

Coins

فلس25, فلس50, د.إ 1

Banknotes

د.إ 5, د.إ 10, د.إ 20, د.إ 50, د.إ 100, د.إ 200, د.إ 500, د.إ 1000

Click & Collect or Buy UAE Dirham In-Store

Skip the last-minute rush and organise your travel money before you fly. Order UAE Dirham online and choose Click & Collect at checkout. Your currency will be prepared for collection from your selected Travel Money NZ store, allowing you to lock in your NZD to AED exchange rate before departure.

Prefer to buy in person? Visit your nearest Travel Money NZ store and purchase UAE Dirham over the counter. With stores across New Zealand and our In Stock Promise, getting your travel money sorted before departure is simple and convenient.

Whether you're flying into Dubai for a holiday, visiting Abu Dhabi for business or stopping over in the UAE as part of a larger trip, arriving with local currency can make your first day significantly easier.

Convert UAE Dirham Back to NZD

Back from the UAE with leftover currency? Travel Money NZ makes it easy to convert AED back into New Zealand Dollars. Whether you've got a few notes remaining or a larger amount to exchange, visit your nearest Travel Money NZ store and we'll help convert your UAE Dirham back into NZD.

Get a Better AED to NZD Rate with Our Buy Back Bonus

If you originally bought your UAE Dirham from Travel Money NZ, bring your receipt when exchanging your leftover currency and you may qualify for our Buy Back Bonus, giving you a better rate on your return exchange.

Buy Back Bonus applies to in-store cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.

All about Emirati currency

The glamour of Emirati currency

Explore the intricate details of the Emirati Dirham, introduced in 1973 to replace the Qatar and Dubai Riyal and today features designs that celebrate the UAE's heritage and achievements.

AED notes and coins

Familiarise yourself with the full suite of Emirati Dirham notes and coins, each steeped in cultural significance and design.

Notes are available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 dirhams.

For coins, you have options from the diminutive 1 fil to 25 fils and the more commonly used 50 fils and 1 dirham pieces, perfect for everything from your daily dose of kahwa to a quick tip for exemplary service