Aani FAQ's
- What is Aani?
- What are the key advantages of using Aani?
- What services are offered by Aani?
- Can I send money to anyone in the UAE?
- How do I enrol for Aani?
- What is the processing time for Aani payments?
- Are there any transaction limits?
- Are there any fees for using Aani?
- Are payments made by Aani secure?
- What is default account?
Aani is an instant payment platform that allows you to make fee-free digital payments, to anyone in the UAE, 24/7. Aani is operated by Al Etihad Payments, a Central Bank of the UAE subsidiary.
You can instantly send money to anyone’s bank account in the UAE using only their registered mobile number. It’s free to use and there is no need for IBAN or account details.
- Send money instantly to other registered Aani users
- QR code based payments
- Request payment from registered Aani users
- Aani will also offer a range of other services in the near future
You can send money to or receive money from any registered Aani users in the UAE. Currently, Aani is only available for domestic AED transactions.
Easily register for Aani using your CBI Mobile Banking app:
- Login to the CBI Mobile Banking app.
- Tap ‘Enroll for Aani’.
- Accept Aani’s Terms and Conditions.
- You will then receive a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number which you must enter to verify your registration.
- We’ll send you an email and SMS once your registration is complete!
You can also register directly using the Aani app:
- Download the Aani app.
- Enter your registered mobile number and then enter the OTP you receive via SMS.
- Select CBI from the account provider list.
- You will then be redirected to CBI Internet Banking to login.
- Once logged-in, enter the OTP password you receive to confirm Aani registration.
Transfers made via Aani will be processed within 10 seconds.
Each Aani transaction is limited to AED 10,000 per transaction and AED 50,000 per day for all outward transfers. There is no limit on inward remittances.
No, CBI Customers can use Aani services free of charge.
Aani has been developed using the best-in-class secure technology to ensure that payments processed on its network are fully secure and safe. All payments made via Aani will require authorisation, either biometrics authentication or Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Default account is the account where your Aani transactions will be credited/debited.
Aani is an instant payment platform that allows you to make fee-free digital payments, to anyone in the UAE, 24/7. Aani is operated by Al Etihad Payments, a Central Bank of the UAE subsidiary.
You can instantly send money to anyone’s bank account in the UAE using only their registered mobile number. It’s free to use and there is no need for IBAN or account details.
- Send money instantly to other registered Aani users
- QR code based payments
- Request payment from registered Aani users
- Aani will also offer a range of other services in the near future
You can send money to or receive money from any registered Aani users in the UAE. Currently, Aani is only available for domestic AED transactions.
Easily register for Aani using your CBI Mobile Banking app:
- Login to the CBI Mobile Banking app.
- Tap ‘Enroll for Aani’.
- Accept Aani’s Terms and Conditions.
- You will then receive a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number which you must enter to verify your registration.
- We’ll send you an email and SMS once your registration is complete!
You can also register directly using the Aani app:
- Download the Aani app.
- Enter your registered mobile number and then enter the OTP you receive via SMS.
- Select CBI from the account provider list.
- You will then be redirected to CBI Internet Banking to login.
- Once logged-in, enter the OTP password you receive to confirm Aani registration.
Transfers made via Aani will be processed within 10 seconds.
Each Aani transaction is limited to AED 10,000 per transaction and AED 50,000 per day for all outward transfers. There is no limit on inward remittances.
No, CBI Customers can use Aani services free of charge.
Aani has been developed using the best-in-class secure technology to ensure that payments processed on its network are fully secure and safe. All payments made via Aani will require authorisation, either biometrics authentication or Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Default account is the account where your Aani transactions will be credited/debited.
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