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Here’s how much it costs to send money to the UAE
Your first 2 transfers to the UAE are free. We don’t charge commission.
The receiver gets the exact transfer amount that our app tells you. No hidden fees, no nasty surprises.
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How will my money arrive in the UAE?
Debit or credit card
We can transfer money directly to your recipient’s bank card so there are no high international transfer fees.
Payment link
Don’t know your recipient’s card account details? Just send us their phone number, and we’ll send them a link!
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Choose how much you want to send, and when
Send money to AED in the UAE
Add the receiver’s details
All you need is your receiver’s full name, and their card details
Choose your payment method—and make the transfer!
Pay in, and your transfer is on its way!
Rest assured
Here’s why you can trust us with sending your money to the UAE
Our end-to-end encryption protects your money and your data. Should a transfer ever fail, your money gets returned straight back to you.
Regulation is our friend: it keeps our 7 million existing and new customers and their money safe. FCA approved and regulated by EU and UK law, we work closely with international law enforcement to spot and prevent money laundering.
And if you ever do need help, we’re not some faceless app—our English-speaking Customer Support team answers calls and emails quickly and helpfully.
Don’t take our word for it…
Here’s what our users say about sending money to the UAE…
Get the most competitive rates on your AED online money transfers
Pay family, friends and bills back home—whichever way you suits you best.
How to get started…
What information do I need to make money transfers to the UAE?
ID verification
The first time you send money to the UAE, you need to prove you’re a resident in the country you’re sending from.
Receiver’s details
Make sure you’re ready with your receiver’s full name, and their card details.
Your card details
You need your own card bank details ready for your first transfer.
How long will my money transfer to the UAE take?
Our fastest option is instant, which usually arrives in 2-3 minutes. You can also make a transfer the next day, but your first 2 instant money transfers to the UAE are free right now—so why wait?
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Best ways to send money to the United Arab Emirates
Bank transfer
Bank transfers are one of the popular payment methods for funding your international money transfer. They take a little longer than debit or credit card transfers but they’re insanely cheap.
Debit card
Paying with a debit card makes your money transfer super fast. However, compared to a local bank transfer using bank details, it can be more expensive as they’re charged at a higher (but still low) fee.
Credit card
You can also pay for your international money transfers with a credit card. TransferGo accepts both Visa and Mastercard to make transfers super-simple.
PISP
Sometimes remittances and wire transfers are enabled by a third-party financial entity called Payment Initiation Service Provider, or PISP, which facilitates direct bank transfers for seamless online transactions.
SWIFT
When funds are processed, some financial institutions use Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (aka SWIFT), a global messaging network that secures and executes cross-border transactions.
Apple Pay
If Apple Pay is enabled on your phone, you can use your mobile wallet to send money to certain countries. It’s quick and easy but check with your bank first in case they charge you extra fees. TransferGo doesn't offer this functionality at the moment—but we're planning to.
Google Pay
You can also send money to certain countries using Google Pay if mobile wallet is set up on your Android. All you need is your receiver’s mobile number. This isn’t a functionality TransferGo offers at the moment—but watch this space.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money from PayPal to UAE?
Yes, you can—though it’s not the most popular choice of money transfer service, as more people in UAE have credit/debit cards than PayPal accounts.
How much does it cost to send money to the UAE?
Money transfers to the UAE (including Dubai) are free using both our Now and Standard delivery methods.
How long does it take to send money to the United Arab Emirates?
The fastest transfers are using an app like TransferGo. The delivery time depends on which delivery method you choose. If you choose ‘Instant’, the money will arrive in under 30 minutes—usually, the transfer times are 2 or 3 minutes max. If you choose ‘Standard’, the money will arrive within one working day.
What is the cheapest option to send money to the UAE?
Transfers to the UAE to accounts in UAE dirham are free via TransferGo, which is why so many people abroad use the TransferGo money transfer service over competitor sites like OFX to send money to the UAE.
What are the limits for sending money to the UAE using an online transfer service?
There are no limits on when you can send money with TransferGo—transfers with the app are 24/7. Your money must be sent from one of our ‘send’ countries—so all countries in the EU, as well as the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Turkey. There are some limits on the size of each transfer (see below) and we currently don’t offer bank transfers, cash pickups or direct debit transfers to the UAE.
What is the maximum amount of money I can send to the UAE?
At the moment, the most you can send to UAE is around USD 2,500 (or equivalent). This applies to all payment options and total costs.
What are the currency exchange charges for sending money to the UAE?
Exchange rates change all the time. At TransferGo we always try to offer the best market rates, and when the rates and pricing are especially good, we let you know.
What are the regulations for sending large sums of money to the UAE?
We always request additional verification documents if you send money to a high-risk country or if any activity looks suspicious to get a better understanding of a customer’s source of funds. As stated above, the most you can send to the UAE is approximately USD 2,500 (or equivalent).