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Send money from United Kingdom to UAE(GBP → AED)
GBP
AED|Updated recentlyMid-market 4.9049Cheapest todayof 9 providers
InstaReM
Rate 4.8789 · Fee free
You send
£500
Recipient gets
د.إ2,439
د.إ7 more than the most expensive provider · 0.53% markup vs mid-market
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Quick answer: The cheapest way to send money from United Kingdom to UAE in July 2026 is InstaReM, which delivers 2,439.45 AED on a 500 GBP transfer with a fee of zero. According to SendMoneyCompare's comparison of 9 providers updated every 6 hours, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider on this corridor is 7 AED.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
What is the cheapest way to send GBP to AED?
Sending £500 from United Kingdom to UAE. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
#ProviderRateFeeRecipient gets
Rate 4.8789·Fee Free·0.53% markup
Best rate 88 of 97 days
↑ 0.6% over 88dAvg: 4.89 AED (-0.3% vs avg)Range: 4.81–4.98
1
InstaReMBest value
1-3 business days0.53% markup
Best rate 88 of 97 days
↑ 0.6% over 88dAvg: 4.89 AED (-0.3% vs avg)Range: 4.81–4.98
4.8789
Free
د.إ2,439.45
Rate 4.8941·Fee £1.99·0.22% markup
↓ 1.1% over 77dAvg: 4.91 AED (-0.3% vs avg)Range: 4.82–4.99
2
4.8941
£1.99
د.إ2,437.32
Rate 4.7936·Fee Free·2.27% markup
↑ 0.8% over 97dAvg: 4.81 AED (-0.3% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.90
3
4.7936
Free
د.إ2,396.78
Rate 4.7936·Fee Free·2.27% markup
↑ 0.8% over 97dAvg: 4.81 AED (-0.3% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.90
4
2-5 business days2.27% markup
↑ 0.8% over 97dAvg: 4.81 AED (-0.3% vs avg)Range: 4.72–4.90
4.7936
Free
د.إ2,396.78
Rate 4.7671·Fee Free·2.81% markup
Most stable rate
↑ 0.8% over 4dAvg: 4.75 AED (+0.4% vs avg)Range: 4.73–4.77
5
Same day to 3 business days2.81% markup
Most stable rate
↑ 0.8% over 4dAvg: 4.75 AED (+0.4% vs avg)Range: 4.73–4.77
4.7671
Free
د.إ2,383.54
Rate 4.8004·Fee £4.99·2.13% markup
↑ 0.3% over 94dAvg: 4.82 AED (-0.5% vs avg)Range: 4.75–4.91
6
Minutes to 5 days2.13% markup
↑ 0.3% over 94dAvg: 4.82 AED (-0.5% vs avg)Range: 4.75–4.91
4.8004
£4.99
د.إ2,376.26
Rate 4.8107·Fee £7.00·1.92% markup
Rate 4.8328·Fee £15.00·1.47% markup
Rate up 1.6%
↑ 1.6% over 97dAvg: 4.82 AED (+0.4% vs avg)Range: 4.71–4.93
8
2-5 business days1.47% markup
Rate up 1.6%
↑ 1.6% over 97dAvg: 4.82 AED (+0.4% vs avg)Range: 4.71–4.93
4.8328
£15.00
د.إ2,343.91
Rate 4.8657·Fee Free·0.80% markup
Potential savings: Choosing the best provider over the most expensive saves your recipient د.إ6.62 on a £500 transfer.
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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
4.0Exchange rate
4.8789
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
د.إ2,439.45
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. Most providers verify details instantly.
Step 3
Send & track your transfer
Pay using bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. Track your money in real-time until it arrives — bank deposit typically takes 1–3 business days.
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
4.88 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
4.89 · Minutes to 3-5 days
NatWest
4.79 · 2-5 business days
Royal Bank of Scotland
4.79 · 2-5 business days
Barclays
4.77 · Same day to 3 business days
Western Union
4.80 · Minutes to 5 days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
InstaReMFree4.88د.إ2,4391-3 business days
Remitly£1.994.89د.إ2,437Minutes to 3-5 days
NatWestFree4.79د.إ2,3972-5 business days
Royal Bank of ScotlandFree4.79د.إ2,3972-5 business days
BarclaysFree4.77د.إ2,384Same day to 3 business days
Western Union£4.994.80د.إ2,376Minutes to 5 days
Send £1,000
ProviderFeeReceives
Remitly
4.89 · Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReM
4.88 · 1-3 business days
NatWest
4.79 · 2-5 business days
Royal Bank of Scotland
4.79 · 2-5 business days
OFX
4.81 · 1-3 business days
Western Union
4.80 · Minutes to 5 days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Remitly£1.994.89د.إ4,884Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReMFree4.88د.إ4,8791-3 business days
NatWestFree4.79د.إ4,7942-5 business days
Royal Bank of ScotlandFree4.79د.إ4,7942-5 business days
OFX£7.004.81د.إ4,7771-3 business days
Western Union£4.994.80د.إ4,776Minutes to 5 days
Send £5,000
ProviderFeeReceives
Remitly
4.89 · Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReM
4.88 · 1-3 business days
Nationwide
4.83 · 2-5 business days
OFX
4.81 · 1-3 business days
Western Union
4.80 · Minutes to 5 days
NatWest
4.79 · 2-5 business days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Remitly£1.994.89د.إ24,461Minutes to 3-5 days
InstaReMFree4.88د.إ24,3951-3 business days
Nationwide£15.004.83د.إ24,0922-5 business days
OFX£7.004.81د.إ24,0201-3 business days
Western Union£4.994.80د.إ23,978Minutes to 5 days
NatWestFree4.79د.إ23,9682-5 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 (4.9049).
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?
Your recipient in UAE can receive money through these delivery methods. The best option depends on their location and preferences.
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.
FastExpress delivery
- RemitlyMinutes to 3-5 days
- Western UnionMinutes to 5 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
GBP to AED Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 97 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Royal Bank of Scotland | NatWest | Nationwide | __mid Market__ | Western Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| 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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