How do I deposit USD with international wire transfer as a UAE user?

International USD wire transfers are available for UAE users. To deposit USD via international wire. You'll need to initiate a transfer from your online banking using the account details provided on our app or website.

How do I make a cash deposit?

On the web

1. Log in to your account at www.okx.com. Go to Assets and select Deposit

2. Select Cash and USD to start a deposit

   

   Select USD to initiate your cash deposit

3. Read the deposit instructions

   • It usually takes a few seconds (or up to 2 hours max) to generate your deposit account details

   • You will receive an email and in-app notification once the deposit instructions are ready

4. Initiate the deposit

   1. Use your banking app or online banking to transfer funds to the recipient bank account shown in the deposit instructions

   2. This is a unique bank account number assigned to you. Any funds sent to this account will be credited to your OKX account

   3. You can only deposit USD. Deposits made in other currencies will be automatically refunded. If you'd like to deposit AED, please refer to this guide: How do I deposit AED with bank transfer?

   4. Make sure in your deposit transfer, the beneficiary name is "OKX MIDDLE EAST FINTECH FZE"

Read the deposit instructions and complete your transfer

On the app

1. Open your OKX app, select Deposit on the home screen and select Deposit Cash

   

   Select deposit cash to initiate your cash deposit

2. Select International wire transfer under USD and Next

   

   Select International wire transfer as your deposit method

3. Read the deposit instructions

   • It usually takes a few seconds (or up to 2 hours max) to generate your deposit account details

   • You will receive an email and in-app notification once the deposit instructions are ready

4. Initiate the deposit

   • Use your banking app or online banking to transfer funds to the recipient bank account shown in the deposit instructions

   • This is a unique bank account number assigned to you. Any funds sent to this account will be credited to your OKX account

   • You can only deposit USD. Deposits made in other currencies will be automatically refunded. If you'd like to deposit AED, please refer to this guide: How do I deposit AED with bank transfer?

   • Make sure in your deposit transfer, the beneficiary name is "OKX MIDDLE EAST FINTECH FZE"

     

     Read the deposit instructions and complete your transfer

Note:

• Deposits must be made from a bank account in your name (the same name used for your OKX account registration)

• Deposits that fail name verification will be refunded to the sender

Fee and processing time

FAQ

1. Why am I not able to see the "Deposit cash" feature?

To comply with local laws and regulations, cash deposits are only available in specific regions. This may mean that your account is currently not eligible to access this feature.

2. Why am I only able to select certain payment method types?

To comply with local laws and regulations, the payment methods available to you on your account will be limited to those that are appropriate based on the identity verification documents you have provided during onboarding to OKX.

3. Why am I encountering a "Cash deposit unavailable" message?

This means that fiat payment services aren't currently available in your region.

4. Why do I need to verify my identity before making a deposit?

We ask you to verify your identity to follow local regulations, keep our platform secure, and help determine the best payment methods for your region.

5. How do I check my cash deposit history?

You can review your deposit history:

• On the web: select Assets > Deposit > All deposits

• On the app: select Portfolio > transactions > filter Cash deposit type

Web: review your deposit history on the deposit page

App: review your transactions on your portfolio page