Accounts & headline costs
Sections ↑ADCB Securities combines a UAE local brokerage account with margin, an ADCB Mobile global-markets route provided with Interactive Brokers, and a separately introduced virtual-asset service. These routes use different entities, currencies, custody and protections and should not be blended into one “ADCB investment account.”[2][3][5]
Account and service routes at a glance
| Account / route | Customer and legal scope | Principal condition |
|---|---|---|
| UAE cash trading account | Local exchange securities funded with available cash | DFM/ADX/Nasdaq Dubai market and settlement rules apply.Source 2Source 4Source 3Source 5 |
| UAE margin account | Approved securities with financing capacity up to twice deposited value | Maintenance shortfalls can trigger forced sale after the stated cure period.Source 2Source 4Source 3Source 5 |
| Global Markets account | Dedicated USD investment account through ADCB Mobile and IBKR partnership | US/UK and supported global-market terms, FX and custody apply.Source 2Source 4Source 3Source 5 |
| Virtual-assets route | Separate wallet/custody relationship introduced through ADCB Securities | Digital assets are not ordinary securities and use a third-party provider.Source 2Source 4Source 3Source 5 |
Headline charges and what they cover
| Item | Published basis | Important scope |
|---|---|---|
| UAE local brokerage | ADX 0.15%; DFM 0.275% + AED10; Nasdaq Dubai 0.275% + AED10 or US$3 | Published total commission before applicable VAT.Source 6 |
| Global stocks and ETFs | US 0.23%, min US$2; UK 0.25%, min 5 in USD/GBP/EUR as traded | Add 5% VAT to the fee; market taxes and regulatory charges excluded.Source 6 |
| Margin financing | 10% p.a. in the September 2026 schedule | Maintenance and forced-sale terms apply.Source 6Source 4 |
| Virtual-assets platform | Public page describes zero platform fees for the introduced route | Spread, blockchain/network, custody, provider and campaign conditions can remain.Source 5 |
| Transfer and service events | Current local/global transfer tariff | Fractions and unsupported products can be non-transferable.Source 6Source 3 |
Brokerage account-event fees
Products & platforms
Sections ↑The local account covers UAE exchange securities; Global Markets adds supported foreign stocks and ETFs; margin is a financing overlay; virtual assets are a separate product. Institutional DMA and Bloomberg routes are not ordinary retail app features.[1][2][3][5]
Products and account boundaries
| Product route | Published scope | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| UAE listed securities | Cash and approved margin trading on local exchanges | Investor Number, market and product eligibility apply.Source 2Source 4 |
| Global stocks and ETFs | Thousands of supported securities through the IBKR partnership | Market sessions, product permissions and foreign tax/custody apply.Source 3 |
| Fractional positions | Availability depends on the global product and provider | Fractional shares can be non-transferable in kind.Source 3 |
| Virtual assets | Buy, sell and hold digital assets through a separate introduced provider | Digital-asset custody and regulatory risk differ from brokerage securities.Source 5 |
Fees & holding costs
Sections ↑A complete cost calculation can include local or foreign brokerage, exchange/clearing, FX, margin financing, bid/ask spread, taxes, virtual-asset provider costs and transfer events. Promotional TouchPoints or zero platform fees do not remove these layers.[6][3][4][5]
Cost layers beyond the headline
| Cost layer | When it applies | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Local market fee | UAE-listed security is executed | Brokerage and market/depository charges must be read together.Source 6 |
| FX conversion | AED is converted to the dedicated USD investment account or another currency | Exchange rate and spread can be material.Source 3 |
| Margin finance | Position uses ADCB Securities financing | Maintenance, notice, forced sale and interest/profit charges apply.Source 4 |
| Virtual-asset spread/network cost | Digital asset is bought, sold or moved | A zero platform-fee line is not necessarily an all-in zero cost.Source 5 |
| Transfer event | Local or global security is moved out | Fractions and unsupported holdings can require liquidation.Source 6Source 3 |
Execution & trading rules
Sections ↑Platform and order controls
| Route / control | Published capability | Operational limit |
|---|---|---|
| ADCB Securities portal | Local order entry, live market monitoring and portfolio management | UAE trading hours, price limits and system availability apply.Source 1 |
| ADCB Mobile Global Markets | Global shares/ETFs and portfolio analytics | Off-hours instructions wait for the next session; acceptance does not guarantee execution.Source 3 |
| Direct Market Access | Orders routed directly to supported local markets | DMA access and permissions do not guarantee fill or priority.Source 1 |
| Institutional Bloomberg/IB routes | Professional execution channels | Institutional agreements and eligibility are separate from retail.Source 1 |
The Global Markets app accepts off-hours instructions for the next session; execution still depends on the order and market. Its fixed 11:00–19:30 GST UK window matches British summer time. London’s normal 08:00–16:30 local session corresponds to 12:00–20:30 GST in winter, so the season matters.[3][11]
Deposits, withdrawals & transfers
Sections ↑Cash funding and withdrawal lifecycle
| Stage | Published route | Constraint |
|---|---|---|
| Local cash account | Fund through supported ADCB or verified banking route | Cash availability, investor number and market settlement remain separate.Source 2 |
| Global USD account | Dedicated USD investment account is created during successful onboarding | An existing AED account cannot be used directly as the trading ledger.Source 3 |
| Global withdrawal | Transfer settled USD investment cash to an ADCB account through the platform | Unsettled sales and open orders reduce withdrawable cash.Source 3 |
Moving an existing portfolio
| Transfer type | Published treatment | Material consequence |
|---|---|---|
| UAE securities transfer | Move supported holdings using the local depository/broker process | Investor details, pledge and market eligibility must match.Source 6Source 2 |
| Global in-kind transfer | Subject to IBKR/provider and ADCB process | Fractions and unsupported products may not transfer.Source 3 |
| Virtual-asset movement | Wallet transfer under the provider’s rules | Blockchain, address and network controls differ from securities transfers.Source 5 |
Local cash, margin capacity, global buying power, settled USD and virtual-asset wallet balances are different. A sale can provide immediate buying power while external withdrawal remains blocked until settlement and bank processing.[3][4][5]
Protection & regulation
Sections ↑Protection chain
| Layer | Published position | What it does not mean |
|---|---|---|
| UAE broker | ADCB Securities L.L.C.; published licence LIC-604028 for securities trading and clearing | The September 2026 tariff uses the former SCA name; the authority is now the UAE Capital Market Authority.Source 6Source 12 |
| Local custody | UAE market/depository records apply to local securities | Pledged or margin-financed assets can be subject to broker rights.Source 4Source 2 |
| Global IBKR route | Protection depends on the exact disclosed IBKR entity and account | SIPC or another scheme cannot be assumed without the booking entity and event.Source 3Source 10 |
| Virtual assets | Separate provider and custody terms apply | Securities compensation and bank deposit protection do not automatically cover tokens.Source 5 |
Local UAE securities, the IBKR global account and virtual assets need separate custody and failure analysis. Match the account statement and agreement to the regulator, custodian and any compensation scheme.[8][3][10][5]
Opening an account & support
Sections ↑Opening, service and escalation
| Route | Use | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Local account opening | Identity, Emirates ID/passport and Investor Number requirements apply | Approval and product permission remain subject to review.Source 2Source 4 |
| Global digital onboarding | Most customers are described as completing onboarding in minutes | Verification or extra documents can extend the process.Source 3 |
| Customer service | Published 09:00–14:00 Monday–Friday | Support hours are not trading hours.Source 7 |
| Trading support | Published 09:30–15:00 Monday–Friday for the local desk | Global-market sessions and IBKR support boundaries differ.Source 7Source 3 |
Telephone and app support
Support and complaint contacts
Scope The listed desk hours are separate from global market sessions.
A complaint, platform issue or suspicious transaction should be raised with the responsible entity first. Preserve order IDs, timestamps, screenshots, account statements and the final response before using an eligible UAE Capital Market Authority or external route.[7][9]
Additional services
Sections ↑Distinctive services
| Service | Function | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Margin account | Can double approved purchasing capacity against deposited value | A two-working-day shortfall cure and forced sale are described in the risk statement.Source 4 |
| Global Markets campaign | 50,000 TouchPoints for qualifying new accounts completing three trades during the dated campaign | Offer runs 24 August–31 October 2026 with 60-day trading conditions and a stated fulfilment date.Source 3 |
| Virtual-assets page reward banner | The page repeats terms for a new International Securities Trading Account | Those terms do not establish that opening only a Fuze wallet earns the reward.Source 5Source 3 |
| Institutional execution | DMA, Bloomberg EMSX and IB channels | Professional agreements and risk controls apply.Source 1 |
Promotions, watchlists, analytics and margin facilities affect account use but do not guarantee performance. Completing campaign trades solely for points can add costs and market risk that exceed the reward.[3][5][4]
Company background
Sections ↑ADCB Securities at a glance
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Contracting entity | ADCB Securities L.L.C. | Source 1Source 8 |
| Primary jurisdiction | United Arab Emirates | Source 8 |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Source 7 |
| Founded / lineage | 2005 lineage | Source 1 |
| Platforms | ADCB Securities web portal; ADCB Securities mobile access; ADCB Mobile Global Markets; Direct Market Access and institutional channels | Source 1Source 3 |
Company and service boundaries
| Issue | Published position |
|---|---|
| Provider roles | ADCB Securities introduces virtual-asset clients to Morpheus Software Technology FZE (Fuze); Fuze’s terms govern trading, settlement and custody.Source 5 |
| Promotion date | The current Global Markets reward is a dated 2026 campaign, not a permanent product term.Source 3 |
- Headquarters
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Founded
- 2005 lineage
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
ADCB Securities L.L.C.
United Arab EmiratesSource 6
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| UAE Capital Market Authority (formerly SCA)LIC-604028 | Authorised | Checked 29 Oct 2026Source 6 |
Interactive Brokers group entity disclosed for the Global Markets account
United States or other disclosed booking jurisdictionSource 3Source 10
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Morpheus Software Technology FZE (Fuze)
United Arab EmiratesSource 5
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Additional information
Sections ↑Practical checks before using the service
| Question | Why it changes the result |
|---|---|
| Which legal provider carries the position? | Local, global and virtual assets use different custody and protection.Source 3Source 5 |
| What is the all-in order cost? | Brokerage, FX, market fees, VAT, spread and financing can remain.Source 6Source 4 |
| Is the cash settled and withdrawable? | Global buying power can precede external withdrawal.Source 3 |
| Can the holding transfer in kind? | Fractions, pledged shares and tokens follow different processes.Source 3Source 4Source 5 |
| Is the reward worth the required activity? | Three trades create market exposure and costs even if TouchPoints are earned.Source 3 |
Sources & further reading
- ADCB Securities services and platform ADCB Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Individual account routes ADCB Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Global Markets through ADCB Mobile ADCB Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Margin trading account terms ADCB Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Virtual-asset trading introduction ADCB Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Schedule of Fees/Commission Fees, version 6, September 2026 ADCB Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Customer-service and trading hours ADCB Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- UAE Capital Market Authority licensed-companies directory UAE Capital Market Authority · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- UAE Capital Market Authority: complaint service directory UAE Capital Market Authority · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Interactive Brokers client-protection information Interactive Brokers · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- London Stock Exchange standard trading hours London Stock Exchange · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- UAE government: Capital Market Authority, formerly SCA UAE Government · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
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