The adoption of Emirates NBD Pay means investors using International Securities can top up their brokerage accounts directly from the broker’s portal, with transactions processed securely using established card rails. International Securities is the first securities broker to be onboarded on Emirates NBD Pay under the AFT model, an important milestone in the evolution of card-based funding solutions for capital markets in the region. Commenting on the announcement, Anith Daniel, Group Head of Transaction Banking Services at Emirates NBD, said: “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. Emirates NBD will continue to invest in next-generation payment capabilities that enable more connected, responsive financial infrastructure that supports evolving investor expectations and new market models.”Ayman Hamed, CEO of International Securities, added: “We are glad to be the first broker to go live on Emirates NBD Pay using Visa’s AFT model. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 4.54 billion.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 27, 2026 09:34 UTC