What is remittance? A guide for UAE senders
A remittance is money sent to another person or destination. In everyday UAE use, it often means an international payment to family abroad. The meaning alone does not specify the sending service, fees or delivery method.
Reviewed 19 October 2026 · remit.ae Editorial Team
Remit, remittance and money transfer
| Term | Meaning in this guide |
|---|---|
| Remit | To send or pay money. |
| Remittance | The payment sent; often used for cross-border personal transfers. |
| Outward remittance | A payment leaving the country from whose perspective it is described. |
| Inward remittance | A payment received from abroad in the country being described. |
| E-remittance | A remittance arranged through an electronic channel, such as an app, website or online bank. |
One payment, two directions
A transfer from a sender in Dubai to a family member in India is outward from the UAE and inward to India. Reversing the direction changes the sending-country rules, service availability, currency and payment methods. A UAE-to-India service does not automatically support India-to-UAE transfers.
A sending channel and a receiving method
An app, bank or exchange-house branch can be a way to arrange a transfer. Bank deposit, wallet credit and cash collection describe how the recipient receives it. Choose both before comparing cost or speed.
Salary receipt and onward remittance are separate payments. Receiving salary through UAE payroll arrangements does not mean a later international family transfer uses the same payment route.
Compare a remittance in practice
- Choose the recipient country and receiving method.
- Check sender eligibility and the recipient’s current details.
- Compare total AED cost, recipient proceeds and delivery conditions.
- Keep the receipt and confirm actual receipt with the beneficiary.
Frequently asked questions
What does remit mean?
Remit means to send or pay money. A remittance is the payment sent.
What is inward remittance?
An inward remittance is money arriving from abroad when viewed from the receiving country.
What is outward remittance from UAE?
It is a payment sent from the UAE to a destination abroad. Check the selected service’s sender eligibility and the recipient route.
Is remittance the same as Remitly?
Remittance is a general term for a payment. Remitly is a brand name. Choose a sending service based on its eligibility, receiving route and the actual quote.
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