5 Steps to Send Money from UAE to India
Compare AED to INR rates
Visit remit.ae/best-exchange-rates/aed/inr to compare current rates from Al Ansari, Wise, Remitly and 10+ providers. Check the amount the recipient gets — not just the headline rate.
Choose your provider
For walk-in with cash: Al Ansari Exchange or LuLu Exchange. For best rate online: Wise. For fastest delivery: Remitly Express.
Register or visit branch
For digital providers: create an account with your Emirates ID and UAE bank card. For exchange houses: visit any branch with your Emirates ID and cash.
Enter recipient details
Provide the Indian bank account number, IFSC code, and recipient's full name as it appears on their bank account.
Confirm and send
Review the exact amount the recipient will get and the total cost. Confirm the transfer. Keep the receipt/reference number.
Best Providers: UAE to India 2026
Wise
Best rateMid-market AED to INR, ~0.4% fee. Best for bank-to-bank transfers where you want maximum INR received.
Al Ansari Exchange
Walk-in200+ UAE branches. No fee, ~1% margin. Instant bank transfer or cash pickup. Popular with Indian workers.
LuLu Exchange
HypermarketLocated in LuLu supermarkets. No fee, competitive INR rate. Popular with Indian community.
Remitly
FastestExpress delivery in minutes to Indian bank account. Economy option (3-5 days) for better rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need to send money from UAE to India?
For UAE exchange houses: Emirates ID (or valid passport) is required. For digital apps (Wise, Remitly): Emirates ID scan plus a UAE bank account or debit card. For large amounts (typically above AED 10,000), providers may require source of funds documentation per CBUAE AML requirements.
What is the best bank to transfer money from UAE to India?
UAE banks (Emirates NBD, FAB, Mashreq) offer remittance services but typically have less competitive rates than specialist exchange houses or digital apps. Emirates NBD DirectRemit offers competitive rates for NRE/NRO accounts. For best AED to INR rates overall, exchange houses and Wise are typically more competitive than bank transfers.
How long does a money transfer from UAE to India take?
Transfer times from UAE to India: Al Ansari Exchange cash pickup = instant. Al Ansari bank transfer = 1-4 hours. Wise bank transfer = 1-2 business days. Remitly Express = minutes. Remitly Economy = 3-5 business days (better rate). UAE bank SWIFT = 1-3 business days.
Is there a limit on how much money I can send from UAE to India?
UAE has no specific outward remittance limit for legitimate purposes. However, CBUAE AML regulations require KYC (Know Your Customer) verification for all providers. RBI (India) allows inward remittances without limit to NRE/NRO accounts. Large transfers may require source of funds documentation from UAE providers.
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