Understanding Dividends

How to receive dividends?

To receive your dividends, you must first obtain DFM Investor Number. During this quick registration process in the app, you'll be able to select your preferred payment method.

Already have an investor number? You can update your payment method anytime in the app to suit your preferences.

Make sure your information is up to date to ensure smooth and timely dividend payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dividends Services (iVESTOR)

: UAE mailing addresses: approximately 10 working days via courier and the investor will be notified by SMS prior to delivery.
Overseas mailing addresses: approximately 15 working days by registered post / courier during pandemic.

: Cash Deposit and withdrawals made from Emirates NBD cash machines are free of charge while withdrawals from cash machines of other banks may be chargeable.
Online transfer and top up from ENBD online banking to iVestor card is free of charge, however online transfer and top up from others banks may be chargeable.

: Activation of the iVestor card is authorized only by the iVestor cardholder.

: Yes, you can apply for the iVestor card once you open an Investor Number (NIN) with the DFM.
If you already have an Investor Number (NIN), kindly complete the Cash Dividends Payment Method to apply for an iVestor card via DFM App or DFM eServices.

: Yes, on monthly basis investor will receive e-statement on the registered mail ID.
However, you can also check your statement through DFM mobile App or eServices.

: Yes, the iVestor card is also a cash card so you can withdraw from the credit balance on your iVestor card from any VISA or PLUS marked ATMs* worldwide.

*Subject to bank charges.

: The iVestor card is only applicable for individuals and sole proprietorship.

: The iVestor card is only applicable for individuals and sole proprietorship.

: Applying for an iVestor card is free of charge.
New investors can apply for investor number through the DFM mobile app.
If you have an Investor Number (NIN), you can apply for an iVestor card by updating your payment method via DFM mobile app or DFM eServices.

: Please contact DFM iVestor Card Services on +971 4 305 5555, selecting option 3.

: This is possible provided the investor’s representative presents a duly authenticated Power of Attorney in which it states a clause authorizing the representative to apply for an iVestor card on behalf of the investor.

: For lost cards, you can request an iVestor card replacement through DFM mobile app or eServices.

: There is no annual fee, the card is valid for 5 years.

Dividends Services (Bank Account)

: There are charges for every dividend transfer per company. The charge is deducted from the dividend amount.

: For Local Bank Account, if the dividend amount per symbol is less than 4 AED, the amount will not be transferred to the Bank Account. Except for Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic Bank.

For International Bank Account, if your dividend amount per symbol is less than 500 AED, the amount will not be transferred to the Bank Account.

The Bank Account payment option is not applicable. Instead, you will be paid by credit into the iVestor card.

The Bank Account payment option is not applicable for the dividends below AED 500. Alternatively, the investor can submit a request to receive cash dividends and change the payment method for receiving dividends to iVestor Card.

: No, you must only provide the bank account details of the minor and not for a third-party.

: Yes. You can apply for an iVestor card and also select your preferred mode of payment for receiving any due dividends, either by crediting to your iVestor card or your Bank Account.

: Yes, the bank account option is applicable for all types of investors.

: You will receive your dividends via direct credit to your Bank Account only for the companies who decide to distribute their dividends through the DFM as the paying agent and if you have selected the bank account option for receipt of dividends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dividends Services (iVESTOR)

Dividends Services (Bank Account)