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Send money from United Kingdom to UAE(GBP → AED)
GBP
AED|Pricing observed Mid-market 4.9683Top-ranked estimateof 10 providers
InstaReM
Rate 4.9375 · Fee free
You send
£500
Estimated receipt
د.إ2,469
د.إ180 more than the lowest estimate · 0.62% markup vs mid-market
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: For 500 GBP to AED, InstaReM ranks first among 10 provider estimates, with an estimated payout of 2,468.75 AED. The first-ranked estimate pays 175.12 AED more than the lowest estimate in this comparison.
Latest pricing observation: . Payouts are estimated from collected fees and markups with a mid-market reference. Collection schedules vary by source. Quotes are collected by currency pair, so we cannot confirm that every provider serves United Kingdom specifically — check availability, funding method and delivery method with the provider before you commit. How we collect and rank quotes.
What is the cheapest way to send GBP to AED?
Sending £500 from United Kingdom to UAE. Ranked by estimated payout, with customer ratings used for closely matched results.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Estimated payouts from collected pricing and mid-market rates
#ProviderRateFeeRecipient getsSend
Rate 4.9375·Fee Free·0.62% markup
Best rate 158 of 167 days
↑ 1.8% over 158dAvg: 4.90 AED (+0.8% vs avg)Range: 4.81–4.99
Rate 4.9469·Fee £1.99·0.43% markup
→ 0.0% over 147dAvg: 4.92 AED (+0.6% vs avg)Range: 4.82–4.99
Rate 4.8580·Fee Free·2.22% markup
↑ 2.2% over 167dAvg: 4.82 AED (+0.9% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.90
Rate 4.8580·Fee Free·2.22% markup
↑ 2.2% over 167dAvg: 4.82 AED (+0.9% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.90
4
2-5 business days2.22% markup
↑ 2.2% over 167dAvg: 4.82 AED (+0.9% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.90
4.8580
Free
د.إ2,429.01
Send
Rate 4.8317·Fee Free·2.75% markup
↑ 2.2% over 74dAvg: 4.80 AED (+0.7% vs avg)Range: 4.73–4.88
Rate 4.8232·Fee £3.88·2.92% markup
↑ 0.2% over 159dAvg: 4.82 AED (-0.5% vs avg)Range: 4.75–4.91
7
Minutes to 5 days2.92% markup
↑ 0.2% over 159dAvg: 4.82 AED (-0.5% vs avg)Range: 4.75–4.91
4.8232
£3.88
د.إ2,392.91
Send
Rate 4.8650·Fee £15.00·2.08% markup
Rate up 2.3%
↑ 2.3% over 167dAvg: 4.83 AED (+0.7% vs avg)Range: 4.71–4.93
8
2-5 business days2.08% markup
Effectively tied · rated 3.6
Rate up 2.3%
↑ 2.3% over 167dAvg: 4.83 AED (+0.7% vs avg)Range: 4.71–4.93
4.8650
£15.00
د.إ2,359.51
Send
Rate 4.7517·Fee £2.99·4.36% markup
→ 0.0% over 31dAvg: 4.77 AED (-0.3% vs avg)Range: 4.75–4.80
Rate 4.8287·Fee £25.00·2.81% markup
Most stable rate
↑ 0.3% over 31dAvg: 4.83 AED (-0.1% vs avg)Range: 4.80–4.87
Rate 4.9286·Fee Free·0.80% markup
Estimated payout difference: The first-ranked provider pays more than the lowest estimate by د.إ175.12 on a £500 transfer.
Some links on this page are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Rankings come from live transfer data and are ordered by what your recipient receives. Whether a provider pays us plays no part in that order. Where payouts land within 0.1% of each other — less than rates typically move between our updates — the higher-rated provider is listed first. Editorial policy
Find the best way to send money from United Kingdom to UAE. Our comparison tool shows live rates from 15+ providers — see exactly how much AED your recipient will receive after all fees.
Whether you're supporting family in UAE or paying for business services, finding the cheapest way to send money from United Kingdom matters. Exchange rate markups and transfer fees add up — especially on regular transfers. Our real-time comparison helps you cut costs by showing the exact amount your recipient gets from each provider.
Which provider offers the best GBP to AED rate?
InstaReM
4.1Exchange rate
4.9375
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
د.إ2,468.75
Speed
1-3 business days
Guides, fees & how it works
Which provider is best for each transfer type?
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the United Kingdom to UAE route.
Cheapest transfer
InstaReM
Delivers the most AED for your money
Fastest transfer
Remitly
Delivers in Minutes to 3-5 days
Cash pickup
Remitly
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
InstaReM
Best rate for bank deposit to UAE
How to send money to UAE
Sending money to UAEis straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Step 1
Enter your transfer details
Choose how much GBP you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best AED amount for your transfer to UAE.
Step 2
Add your recipient
Enter your recipient's details in UAE — you'll need their iban. Complete the provider’s verification before expecting delivery.
Step 3
Send & track your transfer
Choose an available funding method, confirm the final payout and arrival estimate, then keep your tracking reference.
What you need to send money to UAE
Make sure you have these details from your recipient before starting your transfer.
Full name
Recipient's full legal name as it appears on their bank account
IBAN
23-character IBAN starting with 'AE'
Example: AE460090000000123456789
Bank name
Name of the receiving bank
SWIFT/BIC code
Optional8 or 11-character SWIFT code identifying the bank (may be optional with IBAN)
Note: UAE uses the IBAN system. Your recipient can find their IBAN on their bank statement or by contacting their bank.
Transfer examples: GBP to AED
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Send £500
ProviderFeeReceives
InstaReM
4.94 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
4.95 · Minutes to 3-5 days
NatWest
4.86 · 2-5 business days
Royal Bank of Scotland
4.86 · 2-5 business days
Barclays
4.83 · Same day to 3 business days
OFX
4.85 · 1-3 business days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
InstaReMFree4.94د.إ2,4691-3 business days
Remitly£1.994.95د.إ2,464Minutes to 3-5 days
NatWestFree4.86د.إ2,4292-5 business days
Royal Bank of ScotlandFree4.86د.إ2,4292-5 business days
BarclaysFree4.83د.إ2,416Same day to 3 business days
OFX£3.504.85د.إ2,4101-3 business days
Send £1,000
ProviderFeeReceives
Remitly
4.95 · Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReM
4.94 · 1-3 business days
NatWest
4.86 · 2-5 business days
Royal Bank of Scotland
4.86 · 2-5 business days
Western Union
4.86 · Minutes to 5 days
Barclays
4.83 · Same day to 3 business days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Remitly£1.994.95د.إ4,937Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReMFree4.94د.إ4,9381-3 business days
NatWestFree4.86د.إ4,8582-5 business days
Royal Bank of ScotlandFree4.86د.إ4,8582-5 business days
Western Union£4.994.86د.إ4,836Minutes to 5 days
BarclaysFree4.83د.إ4,832Same day to 3 business days
Send £5,000
ProviderFeeReceives
Remitly
4.95 · Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReM
4.94 · 1-3 business days
NatWest
4.86 · 2-5 business days
Royal Bank of Scotland
4.86 · 2-5 business days
Western Union
4.86 · Minutes to 5 days
Nationwide
4.87 · 2-5 business days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Remitly£1.994.95د.إ24,725Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReMFree4.94د.إ24,6881-3 business days
NatWestFree4.86د.إ24,2902-5 business days
Royal Bank of ScotlandFree4.86د.إ24,2902-5 business days
Western Union£13.884.86د.إ24,235Minutes to 5 days
Nationwide£15.004.87د.إ24,2522-5 business days
How much does it cost to send money from United Kingdom to UAE?
Transfer fees from United Kingdom to UAE vary by provider. Specialist services charge £0–10 per transfer, while banks charge £25–50 plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The exchange rate markup is usually the bigger cost — always compare the total AED your recipient receives, not just the advertised fee.
Understanding the total cost
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically £0–£10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (4.9683).
Ways to send money to UAE
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
Bank deposit is the standard delivery method for transfers to UAE. Cash pickup is available through international providers like Western Union and MoneyGram.
Bank Transfer
Low costSpeed: 1–3 business days
Usually the cheapest option — lowest fees and no card processing charges
Debit Card
Medium costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Fast and convenient — small card processing fee applies
Credit Card
Higher costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Cash
Medium costSpeed: Varies
Pay cash at an agent location — available at select providers
How can my recipient receive money in UAE?
Check these receiving options with the provider. Availability depends on the sending country, recipient and transfer conditions.
Bank Deposit
1–3 business days
Direct transfer to bank accounts in UAE.
WiseRemitlyWorldRemitWestern Union
Cash Pickup
Minutes
Collect cash from agent locations in UAE.
Western UnionMoneyGram
What are the transfer limits and regulations for UAE?
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to UAE.
Documentation you may need
- Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, or state ID)
- Proof of address may be required for first-time transfers
Important things to know
- Check your provider's specific limits and requirements for transfers to UAE.
- Transfers over $10,000 (or equivalent) may trigger reporting requirements in your sending country.
How long does it take to send money to UAE?
Most transfers from United Kingdom to UAE arrive within 1–2 business days with specialist providers. Bank wires take 3–5 business days. Some providers offer instant or same-day delivery to UAE for a small premium.
Delivery times shown here are published by the providers and payment schemes. We do not measure when transfers actually arrive, so treat them as estimates and confirm the time with your provider before you send.
FastExpress delivery
- RemitlyMinutes to 3-5 days
- Western UnionMinutes to 5 days
- PayPalInstant to 3 days
Standard delivery
- InstaReM1-3 business days
- NatWest2-5 business days
- Royal Bank of Scotland2-5 business days
- BarclaysSame day to 3 business days
- OFX1-3 business days
68/ 100
Good time to send
SendScoreToday's best rate is -0.26% vs the 30-day average, 73% of the way up the 90-day range. Rates are flat over the past week. Today's best beats the median provider by +2.18%.
- 40%Position in the 90-day range — 73% of the way up the 90-day range
- 25%Versus the 30-day average — -0.26% vs the 30-day average
- 20%Best provider versus the field — today's best beats the median provider by +2.18%
- 15%This week versus last — flat over the past week
Who is usually cheapest here
InstaReM delivered the most on 91 of the last 91 days it quoted here (100%) — and it is also today's best, so the usual leader is winning today.
- 100%InstaReM — cheapest on 91 of 91 days it quoted
- 0%Royal Bank of Scotland — cheapest on 0 of 91 days it quoted
- 0%NatWest — cheapest on 0 of 91 days it quoted
- 0%Remitly — cheapest on 0 of 91 days it quoted
91 days where two or more providers quoted, over 91 days. Days with a single quote are excluded — winning unopposed is not evidence. See every corridor.
Measured from 167 days of our own recorded provider rates for GBP→AED
GBP to AED Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 167 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Royal Bank of Scotland | NatWest | Nationwide | __mid Market__ | Western Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| Sep 12 | 4.8580 | 4.8580 | 4.8651✓ | 4.7935 | 4.7935 |
| Sep 11 | 4.8566 | 4.8566 | 4.8637 | 4.9480✓ | 4.7885 |
| Sep 10 | 4.8467 | 4.8467 | 4.8403 | 4.9422✓ | 4.8021 |
| Sep 9 | 4.8621 | 4.8621 | 4.8719✓ | 4.8378 | 4.7964 |
| Sep 8 | 4.8571 | 4.8571 | 4.8682✓ | 4.7956 | 4.7956 |
| Sep 7 | 4.8609 | 4.8609 | 4.8714✓ | 4.8714✓ | 4.7974 |
| Sep 6 | 4.8506✓ | 4.8506✓ | 4.8464 | 4.8464 | 4.7860 |
| Sep 5 | 4.8507✓ | 4.8507✓ | 4.8507✓ | 4.7527 | 4.7902 |
| Sep 4 | 4.8551 | 4.8551 | 4.8713✓ | 4.8713✓ | 4.7860 |
| Sep 3 | 4.8380 | 4.8380 | 4.8417✓ | 4.8188 | 4.7788 |
| Sep 2 | 4.8458 | 4.8458 | 4.8495✓ | 4.8266 | 4.7802 |
| Sep 1 | 4.8609✓ | 4.8609✓ | 4.8564 | 4.8451 | 4.7976 |
| Aug 31 | 4.8609✓ | 4.8609✓ | 4.8564 | 4.8451 | 4.7976 |
| Aug 30 | 4.8577✓ | 4.8577✓ | 4.8532 | 4.8532 | 4.7973 |
| Aug 29 | 4.8577✓ | 4.8577✓ | 4.8532 | 4.7973 | 4.7973 |
| Aug 28 | 4.8780 | 4.8780 | 4.8811✓ | 4.8546 | 4.8111 |
| Aug 27 | 4.8745✓ | 4.8745✓ | 4.8642 | 4.7888 | — |
| Aug 26 | 4.8980 | 4.8980 | 4.9057✓ | 4.8980 | — |
| Aug 25 | 4.8929 | 4.8929 | 4.8974✓ | 4.8508 | — |
| Aug 24 | 4.8953 | 4.8953 | 4.9059✓ | 4.9059✓ | — |
| Aug 23 | 4.8895 | 4.8895 | 4.9001✓ | 4.8895 | — |
| Aug 22 | 4.8895 | 4.8895 | 4.9001✓ | 4.7997 | 4.8969 |
| Aug 21 | 4.8923 | 4.8956 | 4.9113✓ | 4.8732 | 4.9006 |
| Aug 20 | 4.8844 | 4.8844 | 4.9165✓ | 4.8844 | 4.8855 |
| Aug 19 | 4.8536 | 4.8536 | 4.8594 | 4.8601✓ | 4.8601✓ |
| Aug 18 | 4.8608 | 4.8608 | 4.8715✓ | 4.8098 | 4.8655 |
| Aug 17 | 4.8619 | 4.8619 | 4.8906 | 4.9503✓ | 4.8665 |
| Aug 16 | 4.8557 | 4.8557 | 4.8844✓ | 4.8048 | 4.8604 |
| Aug 15 | 4.8557 | 4.8557 | 4.8844✓ | 4.8844✓ | 4.8604 |
| Aug 14 | 4.8403 | 4.8370 | 4.8478 | 4.8403 | 4.8566✓ |
| Aug 13 | 4.8385 | 4.8352 | 4.8460 | 4.8548✓ | 4.8548✓ |
| Aug 12 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 11 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 10 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 9 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 8 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 7 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 6 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 5 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 4 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 3 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 2 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Aug 1 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 31 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 30 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 29 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 28 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 27 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 26 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 25 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 24 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 23 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 22 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 21 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 20 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 19 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 18 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 17 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 16 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 15 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 14 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 13 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 12 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 11 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 10 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 9 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 8 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 7 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 6 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 5 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 4 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 3 | 4.7936 | 4.7936 | 4.8327✓ | 4.8003 | 4.8003 |
| Jul 2 | 4.7621 | 4.7621 | 4.7724✓ | 4.7708 | 4.7708 |
| Jul 1 | 4.7579 | 4.7579 | 4.7449 | 4.7615✓ | 4.7615✓ |
| Jun 30 | 4.7550 | 4.7550 | 4.7742✓ | 4.7742✓ | 4.7742✓ |
| Jun 29 | 4.7366 | 4.7366 | 4.7556 | 4.8218✓ | 4.7576 |
| Jun 28 | 4.7366 | 4.7366 | 4.7556 | 4.8218✓ | 4.7576 |
| Jun 27 | 4.7366 | 4.7366 | 4.7556 | 4.8218✓ | 4.7576 |
| Jun 26 | 4.7321 | 4.7321 | 4.7460 | 4.7460 | 4.7629✓ |
| Jun 25 | 4.7200 | 4.7200 | 4.7137 | 4.8057✓ | 4.7518 |
| Jun 24 | 4.7343 | 4.7343 | 4.7290 | 4.7660✓ | 4.7660✓ |
| Jun 23 | 4.7501 | 4.7501 | 4.7672✓ | 4.7669 | 4.7669 |
| Jun 22 | 4.7405 | 4.7405 | 4.7507 | 4.8285✓ | 4.7561 |
| Jun 21 | 4.7479 | 4.7479 | 4.7582 | 4.7479 | 4.7636✓ |
| Jun 20 | 4.7479 | 4.7479 | 4.7582 | 4.7636✓ | 4.7636✓ |
| Jun 19 | 4.7452 | 4.7452 | 4.7219 | 4.7483✓ | 4.7483✓ |
| Jun 18 | 4.7700 | 4.7700 | 4.7724 | 4.7700 | 4.7857✓ |
| Jun 17 | 4.8330 | 4.8330 | 4.8242 | 4.9162✓ | — |
| Jun 16 | 4.8330 | 4.8330 | 4.8242 | 4.9162✓ | — |
| Jun 15 | 4.8330 | 4.8330 | 4.8242 | 4.9162✓ | — |
| Jun 14 | 4.8157 | 4.8157 | 4.8069 | 4.8967✓ | 4.8218 |
| Jun 13 | 4.8157 | 4.8157 | 4.8069 | 4.8967✓ | 4.8218 |
| Jun 12 | 4.8157 | 4.8157 | 4.8069 | 4.8157 | 4.8218✓ |
| Jun 11 | 4.8019 | 4.8019 | 4.8250✓ | 4.8104 | 4.8104 |
| Jun 10 | 4.8019 | 4.8019 | 4.8250✓ | 4.8104 | 4.8104 |
| Jun 9 | 4.7825 | 4.7825 | 4.7990 | 4.8270✓ | 4.8270✓ |
| Jun 8 | 4.7863 | 4.7863 | 4.7813 | 4.8285✓ | 4.8285✓ |
| Jun 7 | 4.7876 | 4.7876 | 4.7826 | 4.7876 | 4.8298✓ |
| Jun 6 | 4.7876 | 4.7876 | 4.7826 | 4.7876 | 4.8298✓ |
| Jun 5 | 4.8150 | 4.8150 | 4.8305 | 4.9194✓ | 4.8256 |
| Jun 4 | 4.8152 | 4.8152 | 4.8104 | 4.9217✓ | 4.8292 |
| Jun 3 | 4.8370 | 4.8370 | 4.8391 | 4.9252✓ | 4.8424 |
| Jun 2 | 4.8284✓ | 4.8284✓ | 4.8203 | 4.8284✓ | 4.8261 |
| Jun 1 | 4.8276 | 4.8276 | 4.8317 | 4.9131✓ | 4.8244 |
| May 31 | 4.8304 | 4.8304 | 4.8345 | 4.9200✓ | 4.8271 |
| May 30 | 4.8304 | 4.8304 | 4.8345 | 4.9158✓ | 4.8271 |
| May 29 | 4.8251 | 4.8251 | 4.8224 | 4.9090✓ | 4.8524 |
| May 28 | 4.8140 | 4.8140 | 4.8198 | 4.9022✓ | 4.8449 |
| May 27 | 4.8297 | 4.8297 | 4.8187 | 4.8297 | 4.8574✓ |
| May 26 | 4.8398 | 4.8398 | 4.8476 | 4.8529✓ | 4.8529✓ |
| May 25 | 4.8387 | 4.8387 | 4.8432 | 4.8485✓ | 4.8485✓ |
| May 24 | 4.8211 | 4.8211 | 4.8255 | 4.8211 | 4.8308✓ |
| May 23 | 4.8211 | 4.8211 | 4.8255 | 4.8211 | 4.8308✓ |
| May 22 | 4.8186 | 4.8186 | 4.8120 | 4.8186 | 4.8342✓ |
| May 21 | 4.8201 | 4.8201 | 4.8220 | 4.8220 | 4.8349✓ |
| May 20 | 4.8056 | 4.8056 | 4.8007 | 4.8056 | 4.8237✓ |
| May 19 | 4.8147 | 4.8147 | 4.8492✓ | 4.8492✓ | 4.8311 |
| May 18 | 4.7739 | 4.7739 | 4.7685 | 4.8602✓ | 4.7906 |
| May 17 | 4.7783 | 4.7783 | 4.7729 | 4.7783 | 4.7950✓ |
| May 16 | 4.7783 | 4.7783 | 4.7729 | 4.7783 | 4.7950✓ |
| May 15 | 4.7968 | 4.7968 | 4.7900 | 4.8207✓ | 4.8207✓ |
| May 14 | 4.8461 | 4.8461 | 4.8442 | 4.9317✓ | 4.8703 |
| May 13 | 4.8544 | 4.8544 | 4.8307 | 4.8855✓ | 4.8855✓ |
| May 12 | 4.8761 | 4.8761 | 4.8938✓ | 4.8938✓ | 4.8925 |
| May 11 | 4.8826 | 4.8826 | 4.9126✓ | 4.9126✓ | 4.8953 |
| May 10 | 4.8957 | 4.8957 | 4.9258✓ | 4.8957 | 4.9085 |
| May 9 | 4.8957 | 4.8957 | 4.9258✓ | 4.9258✓ | 4.9085 |
| May 8 | 4.8636 | 4.8636 | 4.8790 | 4.8790 | 4.8794✓ |
| May 7 | 4.8831 | 4.8831 | 4.9071✓ | 4.9071✓ | 4.8972 |
| May 6 | 4.8734 | 4.8734 | 4.8863 | 4.9571✓ | 4.8866 |
| May 3 | 4.8720 | 4.8720 | 4.8886 | 4.9700✓ | 4.8836 |
| May 2 | 4.8720 | 4.8720 | 4.8886 | 4.9575✓ | 4.8836 |
| May 1 | 4.8844 | 4.8844 | 4.8992✓ | 4.8992✓ | 4.8879 |
| Apr 30 | 4.8343 | 4.8343 | 4.8277 | 4.8439✓ | 4.8439✓ |
| Apr 29 | 4.8509 | 4.8509 | 4.8423 | 4.8509 | 4.8582✓ |
| Apr 28 | 4.8501 | 4.8501 | 4.8685✓ | 4.8501 | 4.8542 |
| Apr 27 | 4.8535 | 4.8535 | 4.8712✓ | 4.8712✓ | 4.8568 |
| Apr 26 | 4.8533 | 4.8533 | 4.8710✓ | 4.8710✓ | 4.8566 |
| Apr 25 | 4.8533 | 4.8533 | 4.8710✓ | 4.8533 | 4.8566 |
| Apr 24 | 4.8298 | 4.8298 | 4.8366 | 4.8298 | 4.8442✓ |
| Apr 23 | 4.8448 | 4.8448 | 4.8476 | 4.8573✓ | 4.8573✓ |
| Apr 22 | 4.8485 | 4.8485 | 4.8476 | 4.8485 | 4.8593✓ |
| Apr 21 | 4.8519 | 4.8519 | 4.8751✓ | 4.8519 | 4.8746 |
| Apr 20 | 4.8396 | 4.8396 | 4.8643 | 4.8643 | 4.8647✓ |
| Apr 19 | 4.8462 | 4.8462 | 4.8710 | 4.8710 | 4.8714✓ |
| Apr 18 | 4.8462 | 4.8462 | 4.8710 | 4.8710 | 4.8714✓ |
| Apr 17 | 4.8500 | 4.8500 | 4.8456 | 4.9388✓ | 4.8548 |
| Apr 16 | 4.8694 | 4.8694 | 4.8707 | 4.8707 | 4.8740✓ |
| Apr 15 | 4.8702 | 4.8702 | 4.9020✓ | 4.9020✓ | 4.8752 |
| Apr 14 | 4.8483 | 4.8483 | 4.8733✓ | 4.8558 | 4.8558 |
| Apr 13 | 4.8062 | 4.8062 | 4.8253✓ | 4.8253✓ | 4.8172 |
| Apr 12 | 4.8286 | 4.8286 | 4.8478 | 4.9159✓ | 4.8397 |
| Apr 11 | 4.8286 | 4.8286 | 4.8478✓ | 4.8397 | 4.8397 |
| Apr 10 | 4.8143 | 4.8143 | 4.8302 | 4.8143 | 4.8405✓ |
| Apr 9 | 4.8065 | 4.8065 | 4.8356 | 4.8871✓ | 4.8267 |
| Apr 8 | 4.8079 | 4.8079 | 4.8117 | 4.8079 | 4.8284✓ |
| Apr 7 | 4.7477 | 4.7477 | 4.7237 | 4.7756✓ | 4.7756✓ |
| Apr 6 | 4.7515 | 4.7515 | 4.7275 | 4.7795✓ | 4.7795✓ |
| Apr 5 | 4.7339 | 4.7339 | 4.7125 | 4.7339 | 4.7642✓ |
| Apr 4 | 4.7339 | 4.7339 | 4.7125 | 4.7642✓ | 4.7642✓ |
| Apr 3 | 4.7298 | 4.7298 | 4.7084 | 4.7084 | 4.7601✓ |
| Apr 2 | 4.7410 | 4.7410 | 4.7196 | 4.7410 | 4.7694✓ |
| Apr 1 | 4.7838 | 4.7838 | 4.8077 | 4.8534✓ | 4.7985 |
| Mar 31 | 4.7511 | 4.7511 | 4.7606 | 4.7606 | 4.7739✓ |
| Mar 30 | 4.7335 | 4.7335 | 4.7210 | 4.7335 | 4.7632✓ |
| Mar 29 | 4.7461 | 4.7461 | 4.7489 | 4.8415✓ | 4.7804 |
| Mar 28 | 4.7551 | 4.7551 | 4.7580 | 4.7551 | 4.7845✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sending money from United Kingdom to UAE
What is the cheapest way to send money from United Kingdom to UAE?
The cheapest option changes daily based on exchange rates. Use our comparison table above to see today's rates from every provider. Specialist services like Wise, Remitly, and OFX consistently offer better value than banks.
How long does it take to send money from United Kingdom to UAE?
Most specialist providers deliver to UAE within 1–2 business days. Some offer instant delivery for certain payment methods. Bank wires typically take 3–5 business days.
How much does it cost to send £500 from United Kingdom to UAE?
Costs depend on the provider's fee and exchange rate markup. Compare all providers in our table above to see exactly how much AED your recipient would receive from a £500 transfer today.
Can I send money from United Kingdom to UAE online?
Yes, all the providers we compare support online transfers from United Kingdom to UAE. Most also offer mobile apps. You can typically pay by bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
Is it better to use a bank or a money transfer service to send money to UAE?
Money transfer services are almost always cheaper. Banks typically charge £25–50 per wire plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. Specialist providers charge £0–10 with markups under 1%, saving you significantly on every transfer to UAE.
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