Emirates NBD launched a new service that allows UAE investors to top up trading accounts almost instantly. As a result, investors can transfer funds faster and respond quickly to market opportunities.
The bank confirmed that the new system enables near real-time account funding for brokerage platforms. Therefore, investors can move money into their trading accounts without waiting for traditional bank transfer processing times.
Moreover, International Securities became the first brokerage firm to go live on Emirates NBD Pay using Visa’s Account Funding Transaction model. Consequently, clients can transfer funds directly from their bank cards to brokerage accounts.
In addition, Emirates NBD added enhanced security measures to protect transactions from fraud and unauthorized access. As a result, investors can fund their accounts confidently, knowing that speed and safety go hand in hand.
The service also removes delays that often affect active investors during fast-moving market sessions. Thus, users can act on investment decisions with greater speed and flexibility.
Tejas Sampat, Group Head of Financial Institutions at Emirates NBD, and Ayman Hamed, CEO of International Securities, signed the agreement. Their partnership represents a significant step forward in digital financial services for retail and market investors in the UAE.
The launch also reflects rising demand for smoother and faster payment systems across the investment sector. Consequently, as more investors trade online, financial institutions focus increasingly on speed, convenience, and user control.
Additionally, real-time payment tools improve trading efficiency and boost investor confidence. By providing faster access to funds, users can capture opportunities, manage risks, and avoid delays during periods of market volatility.
The development further supports the UAE’s broader push toward financial innovation and digital banking. Therefore, banks and brokerage firms will likely continue expanding similar tools to improve the investor experience.
Finally, looking ahead, near real-time funding could become a standard feature across more trading platforms in the region. If adoption grows widely, the system may reshape how retail investors manage liquidity in fast-changing markets.
