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 HKD
- Our fee650.08 HKD
Volume discount
-53.68 HKD
Should arrive by Wednesday 07:00
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 HKD
- Our fee650.08 HKD
Volume discount
-53.68 HKD
Should arrive by Wednesday 07:00
Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.
How to send money to the United Arab Emirates from the UK
Enter amount to send in HKD.
Pay in HKD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in the United Arab Emirates.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send HKD, receive AED.
The recipient gets money in AED directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 25,000 USD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
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 Hong Kong dollar 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.
IBAN
IBAN
You can make easy IBAN transfers from both inside and outside Europe. All you need is the recipient’s name and account details. Learn more about IBAN transfers.
Swift
Swift
To send a quick and secure Swift payment, all you'll need is your recipient’s IBAN number. It’s that easy. Learn more about Swift payments.
Email
Email
To make payments using only email, all you need is your recipient’s email address. Learn more about Email transfers.
Cheapest way to send money to the United Arab Emirates from the UK
The cheapest way to send 250,000 HKD to the United Arab Emirates is from a Wise balance and costs 593.53 HKD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
HKD
AED
| Sending 250,000 HKD | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise balance | 593.53 HKD | ||
| Bank transfer | 596.40 HKD | ||
Fastest way to send money to the United Arab Emirates from the UK
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 64% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
HKD
AED
| Sending 250,000 HKD | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise balance | by Wednesday 07:00 | ||
| Bank transfer | by Wednesday 07:00 | ||
Send money to the United Arab Emirates from the UK 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.
Send money to the United Arab Emirates from the UK 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.
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