March 27, 2026
Dubai, UAE – In a major step towards enhancing digital investment experiences, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye) region, has announced that International Securities LLC, a prominent UAE-based brokerage firm, is now live on Emirates NBD Pay using Visa’s Account Funding Transaction (AFT) model. This integration allows clients to fund their trading accounts via secure, near real-time card-to-account transfers.
With the adoption of Emirates NBD Pay, investors can now top up their brokerage accounts directly from the International Securities portal. The platform leverages established card networks to process transactions swiftly and securely, significantly reducing the waiting times compared to traditional interbank transfers. This enables faster access to market opportunities while supporting the core brokerage funding flows.
International Securities is the first broker in the UAE to go live on Emirates NBD Pay under the AFT model, marking a key milestone in the evolution of card-based funding solutions for capital markets. Emirates NBD has now established a scalable, production-ready framework that can be extended to additional brokers, investment platforms, and digital wallet applications.
Anith Daniel, Group Head of Transaction Banking Services at Emirates NBD, commented:
“The onboarding of International Securities on Emirates NBD Pay using the AFT model reflects our commitment to advancing digital payment capabilities across the investment landscape. By enabling near real-time, card-based funding for brokerage accounts, we continue to support faster market participation while ensuring secure, scalable processing aligned with global payment standards. Emirates NBD will keep investing in next-generation payment capabilities that enable more connected, responsive financial infrastructure.”
Ayman Hamed, CEO of International Securities, added:
“We are thrilled to be the first broker to go live on Emirates NBD Pay using Visa’s AFT model. This collaboration allows clients to fund their trading accounts faster and securely using their debit cards, giving them quicker access to market opportunities. This initiative is part of our ongoing digital journey, as we continue to enhance our platform and deliver smarter, more seamless experiences for investors.”
About Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT region, operating across 13 countries and serving over 9.8 million active customers. As of December 2025, the Group held total assets of AED 1.164 trillion (approx. USD 317 billion) and operates 787 branches with 4,526 ATMs/SDMs. Emirates NBD offers a wide range of services including retail, corporate, and investment banking, Islamic banking, asset management, treasury, and brokerage operations.
The bank is a pioneer in digital banking, with 97% of financial transactions conducted outside branches, and operates Liv, its lifestyle digital bank, which has nearly half a million users. Emirates NBD also demonstrates leadership in sustainability, publishing globally recognized IFRS-aligned reports and issuing the world’s first Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk of USD 500 million fully aligned with ICMA guidelines.
About International Securities
Founded in 2001 and rebranded in 2018/2019, International Securities is a dynamic Abu Dhabi-based brokerage firm regulated by the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority. The firm provides comprehensive equities and derivatives trading solutions across Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Dubai Financial Market, and Nasdaq Dubai.
As part of the International Holding Company family since November 2019, International Securities continues to strengthen its market presence, delivering tailored strategies, market insights, and execution excellence that empower investors to navigate evolving market conditions with confidence.in financial stability in the face of geopolitical risks
