Is Multipass available for business in United Arab Emirates?

By Morten Andersen, cofounder of Business Bank Index
Reviewed by Fredrik Filipsson
Availability

Multipass for business in United Arab Emirates: Available

Key eligibility
A registered business that passes MultiPass onboarding; MultiPass operates locally through a DIFC branch licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority
Non resident position
MultiPass onboards businesses from many jurisdictions and runs onboarding fully online; the position for your specific company is confirmed during onboarding
Local currency support
Yes, the dirham is supported alongside more than 70 currencies through a multi currency account
Headline monthly fee
Quoted on application and varies by business type and volume; confirm current pricing with the provider
Availability and fees as of 4 February 2026Last reviewed 4 February 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

Yes. MultiPass serves business customers connected to the United Arab Emirates. As of 4 February 2026 it runs a United Arab Emirates operation through MultiPass Platforms Limited DIFC branch, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, and provides a multi currency business account that supports the dirham. MultiPass is an electronic money provider rather than a bank, so deposit guarantee schemes do not apply. Verify the current terms with the provider.

Does Multipass serve business customers in United Arab Emirates?

Yes. As of 4 February 2026, MultiPass operates a United Arab Emirates presence through MultiPass Platforms Limited DIFC branch, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, and markets a dedicated United Arab Emirates offering. It provides a multi currency business account with a live foreign exchange desk, dedicated IBANs, and local accounts in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. The underlying account is electronic money issued by MultiPass Platforms Limited, an electronic money institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, so it is not a bank deposit. Confirm the current scope and your eligibility with the provider.

Eligibility for businesses in United Arab Emirates

MultiPass onboards registered businesses and runs verification of the account holder and company shareholders fully online. It works with companies from a wide range of jurisdictions, and the exact documents depend on your company structure and activity. Because MultiPass applies its own risk appetite, the position for a specific business is confirmed during onboarding. As of 4 February 2026, confirm your eligibility and the documents required directly with the provider. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

MultiPass states that conversion rates and pricing can vary by business type and transaction volume, and account pricing is presented during onboarding rather than as a single flat published fee. Because terms vary, treat any figure you see elsewhere with caution and confirm the current pricing with the provider. As of 4 February 2026

What local users report

Businesses commonly use MultiPass for multi currency collection, foreign exchange, and international payments rather than as a traditional local bank branch. As an electronic money provider, it does not offer the deposit protection of a bank, which is a common point to weigh before applying.

How to open Multipass for business in United Arab Emirates

  1. Confirm your business details and that the dirham and the currencies you need are supported on the multi currency account
  2. Complete the online application, verifying the account holder and company shareholders, and provide the documents requested for your company structure
  3. Once onboarding is approved, meet your account manager and start receiving, holding, converting, and paying in your chosen currencies
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Questions about Multipass in United Arab Emirates

Is MultiPass available for business in the United Arab Emirates?
Yes. As of 4 February 2026, MultiPass operates a United Arab Emirates presence through MultiPass Platforms Limited DIFC branch, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, and provides a multi currency business account that supports the dirham. It is an electronic money provider rather than a bank. Verify the current position with the provider.
Does MultiPass support the dirham?
Yes. As of 4 February 2026, MultiPass supports the dirham alongside more than 70 currencies through its multi currency account, with dedicated IBANs and a foreign exchange desk. Confirm the available currencies and terms with the provider.
Is MultiPass a bank?
No. MultiPass accounts are electronic money issued by MultiPass Platforms Limited, an electronic money institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, with a DIFC branch licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Deposit guarantee schemes that apply to banks do not apply to electronic money. As of 4 February 2026, verify the current regulatory position with the provider.
What does MultiPass require to open an account?
MultiPass onboards registered businesses online and verifies the account holder and company shareholders, with the exact documents depending on your company structure and activity. As of 4 February 2026, confirm your eligibility and the documents required with the provider.

Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 4 February 2026. Confirm the current position with Multipass before applying.

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