Send money from 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates to 🇮🇳 India
We recorded a quote from one provider for transfers from United Arab Emirates to India.
Send from India to United Arab Emirates (reverse)To send AED 100 from United Arab Emirates to India, Remitly has the lowest total cost we recorded: 5.22%, fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the interbank rate. It is the only provider we could record on this corridor.
Lowest total cost
Remitly
5.22% on AED 100
Providers recorded
1
on this corridor
Options for India
Mobile money available
Direct transfer to Orange Money, Wave, M-Pesa. No bank account needed for the recipient.
Cash pickup
Available within minutes at Western Union and MoneyGram locations.
Compare prices for United Arab Emirates → India
See the recorded quote, at several amounts.
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Partial comparison
Only one provider is recorded on this corridor: this is not a full comparison.
Remitly
₹2,459 for AED 100 • 5.22% total cost
What the figures show
- Flat fee, whatever the amount sent
- Exchange rate in line with the interbank rate
- Lowest total cost recorded on this corridor
- Mobile money payout available
- Cash pickup available
- Delivery time not stated
- Price includes a discount flagged by the provider: it may not apply to later transfers
Findings computed from the prices recorded on August 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM.
Mid-market rate: 1 AED = 25.9405 INR — collected on August 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM, source open.er-api.com.
Provider quotes collected on August 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM.
Ranked by increasing total cost — fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the mid-market rate. Affiliate revenue plays no part in this ranking.
These quotes come from the public Wise comparison API. 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.
Tips for sending money from United Arab Emirates to India
- 1
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 — sometimes cheaper than a specialist, sometimes not.
- 2
Avoid sending at weekends: exchange rates are less favourable. Prefer business days for your transfers.
FAQ — Send money from United Arab Emirates to India
What is the best way to send money from United Arab Emirates to India?
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 India?
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 India?
The total cost combines the stated fee and the margin applied to the exchange rate. It varies by corridor, by provider and by amount — 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 India?
Transfers to India are mainly made by bank transfer or cash pickup. The available methods appear in the table above.
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