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Kuwait to United Arab Emirates money transfers compared

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

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

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Revolut was the top rated provider from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates

"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%
Revolut was the cheapest from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates

"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%
Paysend was the fastest from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates

"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1 - 3%
Regency FX was the best for large transfers from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates

"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.15% - 1.5%

Overall best choice: Revolut

Revolut is our top pick for KWD to AED transfers.

We tested & reviewed dozens of money transfer providers, and Revolut scored highly.

Revolut appeared in 78.2% of Kuwait to United Arab Emirates searches, and was the top rated company out of 11 that support KWD to AED.

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

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How to send money from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates
Revolut
Total number of KW - AE providers
11
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Paysend
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut

Sending money from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates considerations

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Compare providers

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

We've compared 11 providers that offer services for sending Kuwaiti Dinar to the United Arab Emirates.

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

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

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Get the most from the Kuwaiti Dinar-UAE Dirham exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulations in Kuwait 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 transfer money to the United Arab Emirates from Kuwait: Revolut

Revolut offers a combination of the lowest fees and best exchange rates - making it the cheapest transfer service for sending Kuwaiti Dinar to the United Arab Emirates.

Of the 11 providers compared, data shows that Revolut is 1.3% cheaper than the second-best option.

The is cost is made up of an average KWD-AED exchange rate that is 0.11% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* KWD.

If you want to secure the best rates on a KWD to United Arab Emirates transfer, Revolut will result in the most UAE Dirham received.

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

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Fastest way to transfer money to the United Arab Emirates from Kuwait: Paysend.

We tested 11 companies offering transfers from Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates and Paysend offered the quickest option.

Paysend was the quickest way to send Kuwaiti Dinar to UAE Dirham in 83.3% of searches. For fast transfers between KWD and AED, Paysend comes highly recommended.

When using Paysend to send money from Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates you can expect an average fee of 0 KWD. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.

When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 11 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates we included the timeframe for depositing Kuwaiti Dinar to a money transfer account and average transfer times to the United Arab Emirates.

When sending money to United Arab Emirates from Kuwait quickly is a priority, Paysend is our recommended choice.

Send large sums of money

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

From the
11 options we compared, Revolut offers the strongest all round option for large transfers to the United Arab Emirates from Kuwait.

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 Revolut for large transfers between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Understanding the cost of transferring money to United Arab Emirates from Kuwait

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from United Arab Emirates to the United Arab Emirates. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current KWD-AED mid-market rate is 11.926 AED per Kuwaiti Dinar. You will get more UAE Dirham for your Kuwaiti Dinars if you find a provider close to this number.

  • For context, over the last three months the KWD-AED mid-market rate has had a high of 12.048, a low of 11.9313 and averaged 12.0006 AED per Kuwaiti Dinar.

  • Across the 11 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Revolut.

  • Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting KWD to AED will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Kuwaiti Dinars to the United Arab Emirates.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Revolut at an average of 0 KWD per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of UAE Dirham eventually received in the United Arab Emirates. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Kuwait will result in more money received in the United Arab Emirates.

Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Kuwaiti Dinar and UAE Dirham

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

Mid-market Rate
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The recent trends between the currencies are:

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from KWD to AED has moved slightly. On average, it was 12.0006.

  • During this same period,there was a high of 12.048, and a low of 11.9313.

  • Revolut, which is our recommended service to send money online from Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates offers an exchange rate that is only 0.11% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment methods available to fund your Kuwait to
United Arab Emirates transfer

  • Bank transfers

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

    Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Revolut for transfers from Kuwait 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, Revolut is the best provider for bank transfers of the 11 we tested when sending KWD to the United Arab Emirates.

    With an average fee of KWD0 to send money from Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates, Revolut offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Kuwait 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 Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates, competing among a total of 11 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from Kuwait to the United Arab Emirates, emerges as our top choice of the 11 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 Kuwait.


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 Kuwait 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 KWD 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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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.
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