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Hong Kong to United Arab Emirates money transfers compared

Compare the best deals on sending money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates. Get insights on the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best HKD to AED exchange rates.

Read on for the insights, analysis, and all you need to know about money transfers to United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong.

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Overall best option: Wise

Wise is our top choice for HKD to AED transfers.

We tested & reviewed 10 money transfer companies, and Wise came out as one of the easiest options.

Wise appeared in 100% of searches for sending money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates, and was the top rated company for HKD to AED transfers.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your Hong Kong to United Arab Emirates transfer using Wise.

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How to send money from Hong Kong to United Arab Emirates

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Hong Kong to United Arab Emirates
Wise
Total number of HK - AE providers
10
Average cheapest fees & rate
Key Currency
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Key Currency

Sending money from Hong Kong to United Arab Emirates considerations

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Compare providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.

We've compared 10 providers that offer services for sending Hong Kong Dollar to the United Arab Emirates.

This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to the United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates.

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Get the most from the Hong Kong Dollar-UAE Dirham exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulations in Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates
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Consider transfer limits
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How to receive money
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates: Key Currency

Key Currency offers the lowest cost transfers of the 10 compared.

Data collected for transfers between Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates over the past six months shows that Key Currency is 0.4% cheaper than the second-best option.

This cost combines an average exchange rate between the Hong Kong Dollar and UAE Dirham that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* HKD.

*The most common fee applied to HKD-AED by Key Currency, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest way to transfer money to the United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong: Wise.

We tested 10 companies offering transfers from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates and Wise offered the quickest option.

Wise was the quickest way to send Hong Kong Dollar to UAE Dirham in 100% of searches. For fast transfers between HKD and AED, Wise comes highly recommended.

When using Wise to send money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates you can expect an average fee of 330.56 HKD. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.

When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 10 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates we included the timeframe for depositing Hong Kong Dollar to a money transfer account and average transfer times to the United Arab Emirates.

When sending money to United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong quickly is a priority, Wise is our recommended choice.

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Send large sums of money

Transferring bigger amounts of money to the United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong needs a strong exchange rate and effective management of the transfer.

From the
10 options we compared, Wise offers the strongest all round option for large transfers to the United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong.

Whatever the reason, sending large sums of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from UAE Dirhams to UAE Dirham.

As such, we recommend Wise for large transfers between the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.

Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to United Arab Emirates from Hong Kong

When calculating the cost of sending money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current HKD-AED mid-market rate is 0.472 AED per Hong Kong Dollar. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more UAE Dirham for your money.

  • As a comparison, the HKD-AED mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.4711 AED per Hong Kong Dollar, hitting a high of 0.4711 and a low of 0.4711.

  • Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.

  • Often the HKD-AED exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Hong Kong Dollar to the United Arab Emirates.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Key Currency currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0 HKD over the last 6 months. Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

Amount Received: The total amount received in UAE Dirham is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to Hong Kong from the United Arab Emirates. The higher the total amount received in the United Arab Emirates, the lower the cost of sending from Hong Kong.

Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Hong Kong Dollar and UAE Dirham

Timing is essential for transferring money between HKD and AED. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much AED you get for your HKD.

Mid-market Rate
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= 0.471961 AED

The recent trends between the currencies are:

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from HKD to AED has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.4711.

  • During this same period,there was a high of 0.4711, and a low of 0.4711.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates offers an exchange rate that is only 0% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment methods available to fund your Hong Kong to
United Arab Emirates transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates.

    Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Key Currency for transfers from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates allows you to benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


    On average, Key Currency is the best provider for bank transfers of the 10 we tested when sending HKD to the United Arab Emirates.

    With an average fee of HKD0 to send money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates, Key Currency offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates with a prepaid or a debit card is very simple with .


    is a leader in card payments for transfers from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates, competing among a total of 10 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates, emerges as our top choice of the 10 companies offering this service.

    Beware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment instead.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.


Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.

We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.

This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from Hong Kong to United Arab Emirates.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send HKD to AED.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.