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Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 21 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 99.2% of United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and AED.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to UAE Dirham using Wise.
How to send money from United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to make sure you get the best rates on converting into UAE Dirham from the United Kingdom.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider offering the best way to send to the United Arab Emirates based on your needs.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your UAE Dirham will soon be on their way to the United Arab Emirates.
Summary of recent searches
Sending money from United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 21 providers that offer services for sending Pound Sterling to the United Arab Emirates.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom.
Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates.
Cheapest way to send money to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom: TalkRemit
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that TalkRemit is % cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying UAE Dirham with Pound Sterling that is 0.02% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates transfer, TalkRemit offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to the United Arab Emirates.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-AED by TalkRemit, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom: Paysend.
Paysend was the quickest way to send Pound Sterling to UAE Dirham in 72.5% of searches. For fast transfers between GBP and AED, Paysend comes highly recommended.
When using Paysend to send money from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates you can expect an average fee of 0 GBP. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 21 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates we included the timeframe for depositing Pound Sterling to a money transfer account and average transfer times to the United Arab Emirates.
When sending money to United Arab Emirates from United Kingdom quickly is a priority, Paysend is our recommended choice.
Send large sums of money
From the 21 options we compared, Wise offers the strongest all round option for large transfers to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom.
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 the United Kingdom.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to United Arab Emirates from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-AED mid-market rate is 4.6134 AED per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more UAE Dirham for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-AED mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 4.7407 AED per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 4.9237 and a low of 4.6025.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
Often the GBP-AED exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to the United Arab Emirates.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. TalkRemit currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0 GBP 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 the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates. The higher the total amount received in the United Arab Emirates, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to UAE Dirham
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and AED can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, the average numbers are:
GBP to AED saw an average 4.7407 AED mid-market rate.
The highest point was 4.9237 AED, while the lowest was 4.6025 AED.
21 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
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Funding your United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company such as TalkRemit for transfers from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 21 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to the United Arab Emirates is TalkRemit.
With an average fee of GBP0 to send money from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, TalkRemit offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates with a prepaid or debit card is easy with Wise.
Wise is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
Credit cards
Xe is the best money transfer company of the 21 compared for credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates
Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can mean a fee being charged by your card issuer. We recommend bank transfer or debit card 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 United Kingdom.
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 United Kingdom 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 GBP 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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