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Data collected on: Aug 19, 2024-Sep 06, 2024
AED | USD
Firm
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Transfer speed
<em>Transfer Speed</em> has been standardized in six broad categories.
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
Fee
Exchange rate margin (%)
The exchange rate margin is the cost resulting from the fact that the firm applies a rate that is different from the market reference rate. The margin is the percentage difference between the market reference rate and the exchange rate actually applied to the transaction.
Total cost (%)
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Firm
DirectRemit (NBD)
Firm type: Bank
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
0.000.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.38
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.41 and exchange rate charged 81.100.38
Total cost (%)
0.380.38
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
2.790.76
Firm
GCC Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Low
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
11.002.99
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.79
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.42 and exchange rate charged 82.06-0.79
Total cost (%)
0.710.71
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
5.221.42
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
7.882.14
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.92 and exchange rate charged 81.640.35
Total cost (%)
1.421.42
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
10.442.84
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
18.004.90
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
1.711.71
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
12.573.42
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Call Center
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
18.004.90
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
1.711.71
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
12.573.42
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
18.004.90
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
1.711.71
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
12.573.42
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
18.004.90
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
1.711.71
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
12.573.42
Firm
Lari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.754.29
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.29
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.66 and exchange rate charged 81.90-0.29
Total cost (%)
1.851.85
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
13.603.70
Firm
Lari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.754.29
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.29
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.66 and exchange rate charged 81.90-0.29
Total cost (%)
1.851.85
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
13.603.70
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.754.29
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.17
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.79 and exchange rate charged 81.650.17
Total cost (%)
2.312.31
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
16.984.62
Firm
Al Ansari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
19.505.31
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.60-0.30
Total cost (%)
2.352.35
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
17.274.70
Firm
Al Ansari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
19.505.31
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.60-0.30
Total cost (%)
2.352.35
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
17.274.70
Firm
Wall St Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.754.29
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.45
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.72 and exchange rate charged 81.350.45
Total cost (%)
2.592.59
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
19.045.18
Firm
Wall St Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
17.004.63
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.45
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.72 and exchange rate charged 81.350.45
Total cost (%)
2.762.76
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
20.295.52
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
19.505.31
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.26
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.72 and exchange rate charged 81.510.26
Total cost (%)
2.912.91
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
21.395.82
Firm
Al Ansari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
26.507.21
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.60-0.30
Total cost (%)
3.313.31
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
24.336.62
Firm
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
42.2611.50
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.98 and exchange rate charged 81.600.46
Total cost (%)
6.216.21
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
45.6412.42
Firm
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
45.1412.28
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.98 and exchange rate charged 81.600.46
Total cost (%)
6.606.60
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
48.5113.20
Total Average Third Quarter 2024
2.472.47
Total Average Second Quarter 2024
2.702.70
Total Average
Fee
19.075.19
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
-0.13-0.13
Total Cost Percent (%)
2.472.47
Total Cost (AED) Total Cost (USD)
18.154.94
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 2 days 3-5 days
Bank account Cash
Firm
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
Fee
Exchange rate margin (%)
Total cost (%)
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
Firm
GCC Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Low
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
11.003.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.79
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.42 and exchange rate charged 82.06-0.79
Total cost (%)
-0.19-0.19
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
-3.49-0.95
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
18.004.90
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
0.240.24
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
4.401.20
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
18.004.90
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
0.240.24
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
4.401.20
Firm
DirectRemit (NBD)
Firm type: Bank
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
0.000.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.38
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.41 and exchange rate charged 81.100.38
Total cost (%)
0.380.38
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
6.971.90
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
24.006.54
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
0.570.57
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
10.462.85
Firm
Al Fardan Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Call Center
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
24.006.54
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.95-0.74
Total cost (%)
0.570.57
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
10.462.85
Firm
Lari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.754.29
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.29
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.66 and exchange rate charged 81.90-0.29
Total cost (%)
0.570.57
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
10.462.85
Firm
Lari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.754.29
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.29
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.66 and exchange rate charged 81.90-0.29
Total cost (%)
0.570.57
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
10.462.85
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
7.882.15
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.92 and exchange rate charged 81.640.35
Total cost (%)
0.780.78
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
14.313.90
Firm
Al Ansari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
26.507.22
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.60-0.30
Total cost (%)
1.141.14
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
20.925.70
Firm
Al Ansari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
26.507.22
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.60-0.30
Total cost (%)
1.141.14
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
20.925.70
Firm
Al Ansari
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
26.507.22
Exchange rate margin (%)
-0.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.35 and exchange rate charged 81.60-0.30
Total cost (%)
1.141.14
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
20.925.70
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
21.005.72
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.17
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.79 and exchange rate charged 81.650.17
Total cost (%)
1.311.31
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
24.046.55
Firm
Wall St Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.754.29
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.45
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.72 and exchange rate charged 81.350.45
Total cost (%)
1.311.31
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
24.046.55
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
26.507.22
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.26
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.72 and exchange rate charged 81.510.26
Total cost (%)
1.701.70
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
31.208.50
Firm
Wall St Exchange
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
23.006.27
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.45
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.72 and exchange rate charged 81.350.45
Total cost (%)
1.701.70
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
31.208.50
Firm
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
86.2723.51
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.98 and exchange rate charged 81.600.46
Total cost (%)
5.165.16
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
94.6925.80
Firm
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
93.4425.46
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 81.98 and exchange rate charged 81.600.46
Total cost (%)
5.555.55
Total cost (AED)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
101.8427.75
Total Average Third Quarter 2024
1.331.33
Total Average Second Quarter 2024
1.531.53
Total Average
Fee
26.667.26
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
-0.13-0.13
Total Cost Percent (%)
1.331.33
Total Cost (AED) Total Cost (USD)
24.346.63
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 2 days 3-5 days
Bank account Cash
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