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United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates money transfers compared

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

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

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Companies for transfers from United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates

Sponsored - Online

"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%
Sponsored - Managed Service

"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%

"Currencies Direct have over 30 years of global money transfer expertise. Award winning service with a TrustPilot rating of 4.9. Lock-in rates for the future or trade 24/7 on web or mobile."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.2% - 0.7%

"Zing is a new money transfer app, offering a best-in-class mobile app & member perks. Fee structure is competitive, especially for smaller, regular payments."

Fees
0.2%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%

"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"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%

"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.3% - 2.1%

"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%

"Send money anytime, anywhere with the TalkRemit app. There's zero fees on your first transaction and you're able to send to family and friends in over 40 countries."

Fees
$1.99 - $3.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 3.1%

"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
1% - 2%
Fees
None
Transfer Speed
1 - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.2% - 1.5%

"Xoom, a PayPal service, allows you to send money in more than 160 countries. You can send cash for over-the-counter pickup or home delivery, as well as send by bank transfer or debit card."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

"Dahabshiil specialises in secure, affordable international money transfers, offering services across 120+ countries. It provides low fees, fast transactions, and mobile wallet options.

Fees
$1.99 - $3.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 3.1%

"Securely send money to and from 150+ countries and 20+ currencies. Same-day transfers avaialble on most major currencies."

Fees
£/€/$3 - 5
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1 - 2%

"Fast, secure internatinal transfers with no fees and transparent rates. They offer a free currency card for use at home and abroad."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.9% - 2%

"Ria Money Transfer has over 35 yeas of trusted experience. Send money online to over 190 countries, and to over 500,000 pickup locations."

Fees
$1 - $10
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

"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%

"Moneycorp is an established player in the market, with a focus on private clients and corporates. Make overseas payments in over 120 currencies and 190 countries."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 2%

"Moneygram is a well established service with over 80 years in the sector. They support over 200 countries worldwide and have over 440,000 retail locations."

Fees
1% - 3%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 4%

Best option: Wise

Wise is our top choice for GBP to AED transfers.

We tested & reviewed 21 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.

Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 97.6% 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.

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How to send money from United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates
Wise
Total number of GB - AE providers
21
Average cheapest fees & rate
TalkRemit
Average fastest transfer
Paysend
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
TalkRemit
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise

Sending money from United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates considerations

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Compare providers

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.

2
Get the most from the Pound Sterling-UAE Dirham exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulations in United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates
5
Consider transfer limits
6
How to receive money
7
Have your ID ready
8
Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom: TalkRemit

TalkRemit combines the lowest fees with the best exchange rate and from the 21 companies compared offers the cheapest transfers to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom.

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that TalkRemit is 0% 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.

We tested 21 companies offering transfers from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates and Paysend offered the quickest option.

Paysend was the quickest way to send Pound Sterling to UAE Dirham in 66.7% 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

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

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 4.4661 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 4.7479 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.

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
4.466090 
AED

Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, the average numbers are:

  • GBP to AED saw an average 4.7479 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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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.