Send money to the United Arab Emirates
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours
- Bank transfer fee0 EUR
- Our fee140.56 EUR
Volume discount
-6.45 EUR
Should arrive by Friday
Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.
Send money to the United Arab Emirates
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours
- Bank transfer fee0 EUR
- Our fee140.56 EUR
Volume discount
-6.45 EUR
Should arrive by Friday
Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.
Compare fees for when you send money to the United Arab Emirates
The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.
 Western Union |  Wise |  RBS |  NatWest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Recipient gets (Total after fees) | 4,863.98 AED | 4,857.19 AED | 4,774.18 AED | 4,773.99 AED |
Exchange rate markup | 1.48 GBP | 0 GBP | 22.85 GBP | 22.89 GBP |
Exchange rate (1 GBPAED) | 4.87857 | 4.88582 | 4.77418 | 4.77399 |
Transfer fee | 2.99 GBP | 5.86 GBP | 0 GBP | 0 GBP |
Total transfer cost | 4.47 GBP | 5.86 GBP | 22.85 GBP | 22.89 GBP |
We’re always honest with our customers. And honestly, we’re not the cheapest this time. But, we’re working hard to continue to lower our prices.
How to send money to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa
Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.
How to send money to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa
Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.
How to send money to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa
Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.
Get fees as low as 0.1% on large transfers
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Secure money transfers to the United Arab Emirates
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money to the United Arab Emirates with WISE
The best way to send Euro to United Arab Emirates dirham is from a Wise balance. It’s cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
How to receive money in the United Arab Emirates
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you’ll get on the other side.
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Wise account
Receive from another Wise account instantly. No need for bank details — let friends find you with your name, email, phone or Wisetag.
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Bank account
Wise sends your transfer using local banking networks, so you receive the money directly into your or your recipient's local bank account.
Cheapest way to send money to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa
The cheapest way to send 30,000 EUR to the United Arab Emirates is from a Wise balance and costs 133.67 EUR. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
EUR
AED
| Sending 30,000 EUR | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise balance | 133.67 EUR | ||
| Bank transfer | 134.55 EUR | ||
Fastest way to send money to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 60% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
EUR
AED
| Sending 30,000 EUR | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise balance | in 3 hours | ||
| Bank transfer | by Monday, 5 May | ||
Send money to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa with the Wise app
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Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
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Send money to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to the United Arab Emirates? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
Do more with Wise in South Africa
You can use Wise for much more than just sending money. Here is what's available, based on where you live.
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