How to send money to Ukraine from UAE with the best AED-UAH rate

Regency FX is the cheapest way to send money from the United Arab Emirates to Ukraine. Sending 25,000 AED will get you 303,336.57 UAH at 12.1335 UAH per AED.

We’ve compared 3 services and apps below in more detail.

Best companies for AED/UAH transfers

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Last updated on 4 September 2026 This page updates weekly. We collect, store, and analyze AED/UAH exchange rates from our comparisons.

Based on 25,000 AED transfer

Best companies for AED/UAH transfers

All money transfer offers for AED/UAH transfers, sorted by most UAH received. The first two offers may be sponsored promotions. Some offers here pay us a commission.
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Wise

Wise

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee AED 267.09 1 AED = 12.1020 UAH +0.53% vs mid-market Recipient gets ₴299,317.68 Minutes - 24 hours
Multi-currency cardReceive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Ukraine with Wise when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hoursAvailable via:Bank Transfer
AED 267.091 AED = 12.1020 UAH
₴299,317.68You payAED 25,000.00
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Regency FX

Regency FX

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee AED 0.00 1 AED = 12.1335 UAH +0.27% vs mid-market Recipient gets ₴303,336.57 Minutes - 24 hours
Personal account managerReceive to bank accountProfessional, personal service

Ways to receive money in Ukraine with Regency FX when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
Free1 AED = 12.1335 UAH
₴303,336.57You payAED 25,000.00

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Regency FX

Regency FX

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee AED 0.00 1 AED = 12.1335 UAH +0.27% vs mid-market Recipient gets ₴303,336.57 Minutes - 24 hours
CheapestUsing Bank transfer with Regency FX is the cheapest way to send money to Ukraine from United Arab Emirates.
Personal account managerReceive to bank accountProfessional, personal service

Ways to receive money in Ukraine with Regency FX when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
Free1 AED = 12.1335 UAH
₴303,336.57You payAED 25,000.00
Wise

Wise

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee AED 267.09 1 AED = 12.1020 UAH +0.53% vs mid-market Recipient gets ₴299,317.68 Minutes - 24 hours
FastestWise with Bank transfer deposit is the fastest way to send AED to Ukraine.RecommendedBased on our editorial reviews, Wise is our recommended way to send money from United Arab Emirates to Ukraine.
Multi-currency cardReceive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Ukraine with Wise when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hoursAvailable via:Bank Transfer
AED 267.091 AED = 12.1020 UAH
₴299,317.68You payAED 25,000.00
Al Ansari Exchange

Al Ansari Exchange

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee AED 0.00 1 AED = 11.4929 UAH +5.69% vs mid-market Recipient gets ₴287,323.30
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Ways to receive money in Ukraine with Al Ansari Exchange when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank deposit
Free1 AED = 11.4929 UAH
₴287,323.30You payAED 25,000.00
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Mid-market rate: 1 AED = 12.166312 UAH Updates every 60 minutes.

How to send money from UAE to Ukraine

Pick a company

Start with the cheapest, which is Regency FX at 303,336.57 UAH on AED 25,000.

Fund your transfer

You have 1 ways to pay, including bank transfer.

Cash at an exchange house counter works, and so does the salary card your wages land on.

Verify and send

You'll need your Emirates ID every time, not just the first.

Registering takes a few minutes with a UAE number. Once it's done, repeat transfers to the same person take seconds.

Ways to send money from the UAE to Ukraine

3 companies send money from the UAE to Ukraine, split between broker, online, app, multi-currency account, global account, and exchange house, and more.

For sending cash in-person

Exchange houses & agents

Exchange houses like Al Ansari Exchange are a good alternative to high street shops like Al Fardan Exchange (Western Union) or MoneyGram.

With Al Ansari Exchange you will get ₴287,323.3 on 25,000 AED transfer (5.69% FX markup and 0 AED in fees).

How much you get will vary a lot depending on the amount and AED/UAH exchange rate.

I suggest running a live search and to see who is cheaper right now.

For frequent transfers home

Money transfer apps

If you send UAH home monthly, money transfer apps like Wise are the easiest with good AED/UAH rates.

Botim, Careem Pay, and e& money are convenient but Wise is cheaper.

On AED 25,000 transfer it will get you 299,317.68 UAH in minutes - 24 hours (after 267.09 fee and 0.53% markup).

You'll need your Emirates ID and a UAE number to register.

For small urgent transfers

Send now, pay later

You can send AED to Ukraine now, and pay for it in the coming weeks.

Botim and Payit are good options, but it’s a credit, so it costs more and you can’t miss any payments.

We’ve covered this in more detail in our Send Now, Pay Later guide.

For mid-sized transfers from UAE

Online transfers

Sending AED 5,000 to Ukraine is usually cheaper with online money transfer services like Wise.

Wise gets you 299,317.68 UAH on AED 25,000 transfer, with a AED 267.09 fee and 0.53% markup.

For sending large amounts

Currency brokers

Brokers are great for international property, school fees abroad, or moving your savings home when you leave the UAE.

A broker like Regency FX charges no fee and adds 0.27% on AED/UAH exchange rate with someone on the phone guiding you through the process.

For UAE businesses trading abroad

Global accounts

Global accounts are for businesses, paying overseas suppliers, collecting from customers abroad, and holding a few currencies at once.

Companies like IFX, Sokin, VertoFX, or Wise Business can handle the batch payments, invoices and multi-currency balances.

For receiving money

Multi-currency accounts

A multi-currency account lets you hold dirhams and/or UAH side by side.

This is useful if you’re getting paid in UAH, or travelling to Ukraine.

I’d suggest Wise for this.

Wise converts 299,317.68 UAH at 0.53% markup and holds it until you send or spend it, and gives you account details to receive UAH.

We've covered this in more detail in our guide to multi-currency accounts.

Ways to deposit AED and receive UAH in Ukraine

With Regency FX, paying by bank transfer and receiving through bank deposit is the cheapest combination. Sending AED 25,000 gives your recipient 303,336.57 UAH.

You can pay in AED by bank transfer.

In Ukraine, the recipient can receive UAH through bank deposit.

Pay at an exchange house

Take your Emirates ID and pay cash at a licensed exchange house. Check the final UAH amount before paying because branch rates and fees can differ from the app quote.

They can receive money via bank deposit.

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    Bank transfer Bank deposit

    You pay .د.إ25,000.00

    ₴303,337

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Before sending AED to Ukraine, consider this

The UAE has plenty of ways to send money, but the branch fee, exchange rate and ID checks can change what works best for you.

Compare AED/UAH transfer options

For an AED 25,000 transfer to Ukraine, the current options look like this.

  1. The cheapest option is Regency FX, funded by bank transfer with bank deposit for the payout. Your recipient gets 303,336.57 UAH, which is 1.32% more than the next best option.

  2. The fastest option is Regency FX, funded by bank transfer with bank deposit in Ukraine. Your recipient gets 303,336.57 UAH in minutes - 24 hours.

You need Emirates ID

Banks, apps and exchange houses need to identify you.

Your Emirates ID and UAE mobile number normally cover a routine transfer, while a large or unusual payment can trigger questions about your salary and source of funds.

For property, tuition or moving savings when you leave the UAE, keep the sale agreement, school invoice or bank statement ready.

A transfer funded from your salary account is easier to explain than a large cash deposit made just before sending.

Use a licensed exchange house in UAE

Currency exchange and remittance services require a Central Bank of the UAE licence.

Check the legal name in the CBUAE licensing register before handing over cash or uploading your ID.

The CBUAE consumer standards require licensed companies to show the exchange rate and fees before the transfer, then include the amount received and complaint details on the receipt.

Avoid a personal bank account or WhatsApp dealer offering a better rate outside a licensed branch.

Cash rules are separate

The UAE's declaration rules for carrying cash across the border do not set a limit on an electronic transfer.

Your bank or exchange house can still set its own transaction limit and request additional documents.

If you send the same amount every month, complete the ID checks in the app or branch once and save the verified recipient.

This reduces mistakes without bypassing the checks on later transfers.

Live AED-UAH Exchange Rate

Get a better UAE Dirham to UAH exchange rate

The dirham is pegged to the US dollar, but the AED/UAH rate still moves. Checking the recent range helps you assess the amount offered in UAH.

Mid-market rate:1 AED = 12.166334 UAH

How we analyse the market

We track 3 licensed companies sending AED to Ukraine, refreshed in real time during live comparisons.

Because the dirham is fixed to the dollar, we compare on what arrives in UAH rather than on the fee, alongside the deposit and payout options.

Every company goes through our review before it appears.

Any tax information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax advice. Speak to a qualified tax adviser about your circumstances.