Remitly is a CBUAE-licensed digital remittance provider available to UAE residents. This page provides mid-market reference rates as a benchmark and estimated Remitly FX margins for key AED corridors. Always verify the exact Remitly rate, fee, and recipient amount before sending.
Mid-market reference rate (source: open.er-api.com) — Remitly's rate will be approximately 0.6% below this
Remitly is a US-headquartered digital remittance company licensed by the CBUAE for operations in the UAE. It is popular with UAE residents sending money to South Asian and Southeast Asian destinations — particularly India, Pakistan, Philippines, and Nepal.
Remitly typically offers two transfer speeds: Express (faster, slightly higher fee) and Economy (slower, lower fee). First-time users may be eligible for a promotional rate. Rates and fees are shown transparently in the Remitly app before you confirm.
| Destination | Currency | Est. FX Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | INR | ~0.6% | Editorial estimate, June 2025 |
| Pakistan | PKR | ~0.6–0.8% | Editorial estimate, June 2025 |
| Philippines | PHP | ~0.6–0.7% | Editorial estimate, June 2025 |
| Bangladesh | BDT | ~0.7–0.9% | Editorial estimate, June 2025 |
| Nepal | NPR | ~0.6–0.8% | Editorial estimate, June 2025 |
| United Kingdom | GBP | ~0.5–0.7% | Editorial estimate, June 2025 |
These are editorial estimates. Actual Remitly rates and fees vary by transfer speed, amount, corridor, and payment method. Always verify with Remitly directly.
Remitly typically offers lower total costs than UAE exchange houses for bank-to-bank transfers — with an estimated FX margin of ~0.6% versus ~0.7–0.8% for major exchange houses. However, Remitly is digital-only and does not support cash pickup for most corridors. If your recipient needs to collect cash, a UAE exchange house with a local branch network may be more suitable.
Compare Remitly against other providers in our FX Margin Comparison or the full provider comparison tool.
Remitly offers exchange rates that are typically approximately 0.6% below the mid-market rate for major AED corridors, plus a small fixed fee. Remitly also offers promotional rates for first-time transfers. Always check Remitly's rate calculator for the exact rate on your specific transfer before sending.
Yes, Remitly is licensed by the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) and available to UAE residents. You can send money from UAE using the Remitly app or website, paying by UAE bank debit card or bank transfer.
Yes, Remitly typically offers Express (faster, often within minutes to hours) and Economy (slower, lower fee) transfer options for most corridors. The Exchange rate may differ slightly between speeds. Check the Remitly app for current speed and fee options for your corridor.
Remitly typically offers lower total costs than UAE exchange houses for bank-to-bank transfers due to a lower FX margin. However, Remitly does not support cash pickup for all corridors. UAE exchange houses like Al Ansari and LuLu offer cash pickup which Remitly may not.
Always verify directly with the provider before sending
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