The leading regulated crypto exchange for the GCC region. Founded in Bahrain in 2017, Rain is licensed by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). Rain supports AED deposits via local bank transfer, debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero deposit/withdrawal fees on AED transfers.
KYC verification: 1-2 days
Available in: AE
UAE residents wanting the most regulated, locally-focused Bitcoin exchange with AED deposits
Smaller coin selection than global exchanges; crypto-to-crypto pairs limited
Primary Aani
Aani deposits credit within seconds, 24/7. Standard bank transfers settle within a few hours on business days.
⚠ First deposit may require additional source-of-funds verification under FATF Travel Rule (AED 3,500 threshold)
⚠ Name on bank account must match KYC name exactly
ADGM FSRA Licensed
Last verified: 2026-01 · View source
Trading Fees
0.0–0.25% maker/taker
Deposit Fees
Free AED deposits via Aani and bank transfer
Withdrawal Fees
Free AED withdrawals to linked UAE bank account
Aani deposit not credited
Aani deposits typically credit within 10 seconds. If not received after 15 minutes, note the bank transaction reference and contact Rain support via the app. Ensure you copied the payment reference exactly.
Bank transfer deposit delayed beyond 24 hours
Standard UAE bank transfers settle within a few hours. If delayed beyond 24 hours, provide Rain support with the bank transfer reference number and a screenshot of the outgoing transaction.
Source-of-funds verification required
UAE FATF Travel Rule applies at AED 3,500. Rain may request documentation such as a salary slip, trade confirmation, or bank statement. Upload to the verification portal in the app to unblock the deposit.
KYC verification not completing
Rain requires Emirates ID and proof of UAE residency. Ensure your Emirates ID is current (not expired) and photograph it in good lighting. Selfie must match the ID photo clearly.
Rain supports aani, uae-bank-transfer, debit-card for deposits.
Rain typically completes KYC verification in 1-2 days.
Rain is available in AE.