What are the fil values on a UAE cheque?

UAE currency uses 1 Dirham = 100 Fils. On cheques the most common fils values are: .25 = Twenty Five Fils, .50 = Fifty Fils, .75 = Seventy Five Fils. If there are no fils (.00), skip the fils part entirely and write 'Dirhams Only'.

How do you write 500.50 AED in words?

AED 500.50 in words is 'Five Hundred Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only'.

Do you write 'Only' after fils on a UAE cheque?

Yes. 'Only' always comes at the very end, after the fils: 'Three Thousand Dirhams and Twenty Five Fils Only'. Never write 'Only' in the middle.

How do you write 1312.50 in words for a cheque?

1,312.50 in words is 'One Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only'.

How to Write Amount in Words in Dirhams and Fils — UAE Cheque Guide (2026)

Q: How do you write fils in words on a UAE cheque?

Write 'and [fils in words] Fils' between the dirham amount and 'Only'. Example: AED 500.75 = 'Five Hundred Dirhams and Seventy Five Fils Only'. The four possible fils values on UAE cheques are .25, .50, .75, and .00 (no fils).

Updated August 2026 · 6 min read

Quick answer:

AED 1,312.50 → One Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only

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The Dirhams and Fils Format — Step by Step

Write the dirham amount in words

AED 2,500 → "Two Thousand Five Hundred Dirhams"

Add "and [fils] Fils" if there are fils

AED 2,500.75 → "Two Thousand Five Hundred Dirhams and Seventy Five Fils"

Always end with "Only"

Final: "Two Thousand Five Hundred Dirhams and Seventy Five Fils Only"

All Fils Values in Words

Fils (decimal)	In Words	Example (AED 500 + fils)
.00	— (skip fils)	Five Hundred Dirhams Only
.25	Twenty Five Fils	Five Hundred Dirhams and Twenty Five Fils Only
.50	Fifty Fils	Five Hundred Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only
.75	Seventy Five Fils	Five Hundred Dirhams and Seventy Five Fils Only

Dirhams and Fils in Words — Full Examples

AED Amount	In Words
262.50	Two Hundred Sixty Two Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only
472.50	Four Hundred Seventy Two Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only
787.50	Seven Hundred Eighty Seven Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only
1,312.50	One Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only
2,362.50	Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Two Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only
6,562.50	Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Two Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only
15,750.00	Fifteen Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dirhams Only
39,994.75	Thirty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Four Dirhams and Seventy Five Fils Only

How to Write Fils in Arabic on a UAE Cheque

If writing in Arabic, the fils format is: درهم و [fils in Arabic] فلس فقط

Fils	Arabic
.25	و خمسة وعشرون فلساً فقط
.50	و خمسون فلساً فقط
.75	و خمسة وسبعون فلساً فقط

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you write fils in words on a UAE cheque?

Write "and [fils in words] Fils" after the dirham amount and before "Only". If there are no fils (.00), skip this part.

How do I write 1312.50 in words for a cheque?

"One Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only"

What if the amount has no fils?

Skip the fils part entirely. AED 5,000.00 = "Five Thousand Dirhams Only" (not "Five Thousand Dirhams and Zero Fils Only").

Does "Only" come after Fils or after Dirhams?

Always at the very end, after Fils: "...Dirhams and Fifty Fils Only".

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