Send money from ๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates to ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
To send AEDย 100 from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, Remitly has the lowest total cost we recorded: 0.14%, fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the interbank rate. It is the only provider we could record on this corridor.
Providers recorded
Partial comparison
Only one provider is recorded on this corridor: this is not a full comparison.
Rates collected automatically ยท latest reading November 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Remitly
LKRย 45,200 for AEDย 500 โข 0.14% total cost
What the figures show
- No fee stated on this corridor
- Exchange rate in line with the interbank rate
- Lowest total cost recorded on this corridor
- Cash pickup available
- Delivery time not stated
Findings computed from the prices recorded on November 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM.
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Is this a good price? The official benchmark
On this corridor, sending USD 200 or the equivalent costs 2.70ย % on average โ fees and exchange-rate margin included, across all operators.
Our cheapest recorded offer is 0.14ย %, which is 2.56 points below the corridor average.
Average: Banque mondiale โ Remittance Prices Worldwide, 2025-Q3 survey. Check on the source's own site
Mid-market rate: 1 AED = 90.5228 LKR โ collected on November 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM, source open.er-api.com.
Provider quotes collected on November 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM.
Ranked by increasing total cost โ fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the mid-market rate. Affiliate revenue plays no part in this ranking.
Sources of the quotes on this page: Calculateur public Remitly.
Remitly, WorldRemit and Western Union are collected directly from their own calculators; the other providers come from the public comparison interface published by Wise. Wise appears in this comparison and is the only provider we earn a commission from.
Check the final price with the provider before sending: a quote may have changed since we collected it.
Options for Sri Lanka
Cash pickup
Available within minutes at Western Union and MoneyGram locations.
Banking access
82% of adults have an account, at a bank or with mobile money โ World Bank, Findex 2025
Tips for sending money from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka
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Compare the margin on the exchange rate, not just the stated fees: that is where most of the cost sits. On the corridors we record, the best bank ranges from 0.6% to 5.2% of the amount sent โ sometimes cheaper than a specialist, sometimes not.
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Avoid sending at weekends: exchange rates are less favourable. Prefer business days for your transfers.
FAQ โ Send money from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka
What is the best way to send money from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka?
The best method depends on the amount and the speed you need. Wise is generally cheapest for bank transfers. WorldRemit and Remitly send directly to mobile money. Western Union and MoneyGram suit cash pickup within minutes. Compare the recorded rates in the table above.
How long does it take to send money from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka?
Delivery times differ by provider and by payout method. When a provider states an estimate, we show it in the table; when it states none, we say so rather than guess.
What are the fees for a transfer from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka?
The total cost combines the stated fee and the margin applied to the exchange rate. It varies by corridor, by provider and by amount โ which is why we record a quote for several amounts rather than quoting a single figure. The table above shows the recorded cost for this corridor, with its collection date.
Can I send money directly to a mobile phone in Sri Lanka?
Transfers to Sri Lanka are mainly made by bank transfer or cash pickup. The available methods appear in the table above.
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