Revolut
UK/EU digital bank — UAE launch expected late 2026.
- → PHminutes to same-day (expected)
- → INminutes to same-day (expected)
- → PK1-2 days (expected)
Send money from the UAE — compare the cheapest ways
Independent, English-language guide for expats in the UAE — Filipinos, Indians and Pakistanis. Compare fees, exchange rates and speed across the biggest providers.
Providers we track
Seven of the biggest options for outbound transfers from the UAE.
Wise
Mid-market rate + transparent flat fee, all in-app.
- → PHminutes to 1 day
- → INminutes to 1 day
- → PK1-2 days
Remitly
Fast cash pickup + e-wallet delivery, remittance-focused.
- → PHminutes (Express) or 3-5 days (Economy)
- → INminutes to 1 day
- → PKminutes to 1 day
WorldRemit
Global remittance app, wide corridor coverage.
- → PHminutes to 1 day
- → INminutes to 1 day
- → PKminutes to 1 day
Western Union
Legacy remittance with the widest cash-pickup network.
- → PHminutes for cash pickup
- → INminutes to 1 day
- → PKminutes for cash pickup
Al Ansari Exchange
Big UAE branch network with same-day corridor deals.
- → PHsame-day
- → INsame-day
- → PKsame-day
LuLu Exchange
Wide UAE network + LuLu Money app.
- → PHsame-day
- → INsame-day
- → PKsame-day
By destination country
Estimator
Ranks providers by the amount your recipient would get, based on the latest fees and rate markup we have on file. Numbers are estimates — always check the exact amount in the provider's app before sending.
- Revolutfee — · markup — · minutes to same-day (expected)—estimate
- Wisefee — · markup — · minutes to 1 day—estimate
- Remitlyfee — · markup — · minutes (Express) or 3-5 days (Economy)—estimate
- WorldRemitfee — · markup — · minutes to 1 day—estimate
- Western Unionfee — · markup — · minutes for cash pickup—estimate
- Al Ansari Exchangefee — · markup — · same-day—estimate
- LuLu Exchangefee — · markup — · same-day—estimate
Recipient amount is shown in AED terms (after fee, after FX markup). To show local currency (PHP / INR / PKR), plug in a mid-market rates source in components/Calculator.tsx.
Why trust us
- Independent. We are not a provider. We do not hold funds.
- Transparent. Where we earn a commission, we say so — and we do not let payouts change the rankings.
- Editable. Every number here has a "last updated" date and a link back to the source app.
- Neutral design. We avoid any provider's branding to make sure this site is never mistaken for their official one.
Frequently asked
Is sendfrom.ae a money-transfer service?
No. sendfrom.ae is an independent information site. We do not hold or move money. All transfers happen inside the provider's own app or branch.
Why don't you show 'cheapest' as a single answer?
Because the cheapest provider changes daily and depends on the corridor, delivery method and amount. We show you how to check three providers in three minutes.
Do you make money from these links?
For some providers, yes — we earn a commission if you sign up. It never changes the fees you pay, and we don't rank providers based on payouts. See our affiliate disclosure and 'How we compare' page.
What about Revolut in the UAE?
Revolut has received UAE Central Bank licences (June 2026) but is not yet open to UAE residents. Launch is expected later in 2026. See our /revolut page for updates.
Rates and fees change daily. Always check the final amount in the provider's app before sending. Last updated: 2026-09-24.