What is the correct format for amount in words on a UAE cheque?

The correct format is: [Amount in words] Dirhams [and X Fils] Only. Example: AED 2,500.50 = 'Two Thousand Five Hundred Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only'. Always end with 'Only' and never abbreviate Dirhams.

Do UAE banks accept amount in words in Arabic?

Yes. All UAE banks accept amount in words in both English and Arabic. Islamic banks such as Dubai Islamic Bank, ADIB, and Sharjah Islamic Bank may prefer Arabic. For corporate and government cheques, English is standard.

What happens if amount in words is wrong on a UAE cheque?

If there is a discrepancy between the numeric amount and the amount in words, UAE banks use the written words as the authoritative amount. If the words are clearly wrong or illegible, the bank will return the cheque unpaid.

Can I use a cheque printer to print the amount in words?

Yes. A cheque printer with cheque printing software automatically converts the numeric amount to words and prints it in the correct format on your UAE bank cheque. This eliminates manual writing errors.

How do I write 50,000 AED in words on a cheque?

50,000 AED in words is 'Fifty Thousand Dirhams Only'.

Amount in Words UAE — Cheque Writing Format & Examples (2026)

Updated August 2026 · 7 min read

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UAE Cheque Amount in Words Format

The amount line is a formatting task as much as a spelling task: start at the beginning of the space, write the complete dirham and fils value, finish with “Only,” and close unused room so nothing can be added. The working format is:

Format:

[Amount] Dirhams [and X Fils] Only

Example 1 — whole amount:

AED 15,000 → Fifteen Thousand Dirhams Only

Example 2 — with fils:

AED 3,750.75 → Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dirhams and Seventy Five Fils Only

AED in Words / Dirham in Words: writing the amount in words UAE means spelling out the dirham figure in full English text on the cheque's words line. The terms "AED in words", "dirham in words", and "amount in words UAE" all refer to the same requirement — see examples below.

Amount in Words — UAE Cheque Examples by Range

Hundreds

100 → One Hundred Dirhams Only

500 → Five Hundred Dirhams Only

750 → Seven Hundred Fifty Dirhams Only

Thousands

1,000 → One Thousand Dirhams Only

5,000 → Five Thousand Dirhams Only

12,500 → Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dirhams Only

35,000 → Thirty Five Thousand Dirhams Only

Hundreds of Thousands

100,000 → One Hundred Thousand Dirhams Only

250,000 → Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dirhams Only

500,000 → Five Hundred Thousand Dirhams Only

Millions

1,000,000 → One Million Dirhams Only

3,000,000 → Three Million Dirhams Only

Amount in Words UAE — Common Mistakes

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Writing "AED" instead of "Dirhams"

Wrong: "AED Five Thousand Only" Correct: "Five Thousand Dirhams Only"

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Forgetting "Only" at the end

Wrong: "Five Thousand Dirhams" Correct: "Five Thousand Dirhams Only"

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Using hyphens between numbers

Wrong: "Twenty-Five Thousand" Correct: "Twenty Five Thousand"

Arabic Amount in Words UAE

For Islamic banks or government payments, you may need the amount in Arabic. Here are common amounts:

Amount	Arabic Words
1,000 AED	ألف درهم فقط
5,000 AED	خمسة آلاف درهم فقط
10,000 AED	عشرة آلاف درهم فقط
50,000 AED	خمسون ألف درهم فقط
100,000 AED	مئة ألف درهم فقط

Use our AED to Words converter and select Arabic for the full Arabic text for any amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amount in words format for UAE cheques?

[Amount in words] Dirhams [and X Fils] Only. Always end with "Only".

Can I write amount in Arabic on a UAE cheque?

Yes. Arabic is suited to clear business-cheque printing when correctly aligned and preferred by Islamic banks.

How do I write 50,000 in words on a UAE cheque?

"Fifty Thousand Dirhams Only"

What if the amount in words doesn't match the numbers?

The bank uses the written words as the authoritative amount. Always double-check both match before signing.

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