International transfers · AED
Send money to the UAE
Pay rent, a supplier or family in the United Arab Emirates from your USDT balance. We pay out in UAE dirhams to the recipient's bank account using their IBAN.
- 0.5% fee
- Pay with USDT
- Bank transfer
- Rate
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- Transfer fee
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- Total from your balance
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Indicative rate. The final rate is locked when you confirm.
Ways to receive money in the UAE
Your recipient chooses how they want to get the money. Here is what each option needs.
Bank transfer
Paid in local currency to the recipient's bank account.
What you need from the recipient
- Account holder name
- Bank name and address
- Account number and IBAN
- Paid out in
- AED
- Arrival
- Usually within 1 hour
- Fee
- 0.5% (min $0.50)
- Limits
- $10.00 – $1,000.00
How it works
Steps to send money to the UAE
- 1
Sign up and top up with USDT
Create a free account, complete a one-time identity check and add USDT to your balance.
- 2
Check the rate and fee
Pick the country and receive method. You see the fee, the rate and exactly what your recipient gets.
- 3
Send and track
Confirm with your withdrawal PIN and follow the transfer status in the app until it's paid out.
Know before you send
Fees and rate for sending money to the UAE
No hidden charges: the fee is added on top of the amount you send, and the rate is shown before you confirm.
| Receive method | Fee | Example with $100 | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | $0.50 | 367.00 AED · total $100.50 | $10.00 – $1,000.00 |
Sending money to the UAE: what to know
The UAE is one of the world's biggest financial hubs, and almost everyone there has a bank account with an IBAN. That makes a bank transfer the simplest way to get dirhams to someone in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or anywhere else in the Emirates.
ScarabPay converts the amount you send from USD to AED and pays it into the recipient's account. It's useful for freelancers and small businesses paid in crypto who need to settle bills or support people locally.
Why send with ScarabPay
No bank account needed
Fund your transfers with USDT from any exchange or wallet. No card, no bank queue.
Clear, low fee
0.5% of the amount, shown upfront. Your recipient gets the full amount you enter.
Real status updates
Every transfer has a status and a receipt you can share with your recipient.
Support in Arabic and English
Questions about a transfer? Our team answers in Arabic and English.
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Need help with a transfer?
Our support team can help you choose the right receive method, check recipient details or follow up on a transfer.
Contact supportQuestions about sending money to the UAE
How much does it cost to send money to the UAE?
The fee is 0.5% of the amount you send, with a minimum of $0.50. It is added on top, so your recipient gets the full amount you enter, converted at the rate shown before you confirm.
What are the limits for transfers to the UAE?
You can send between $10.00 and $1,000.00 per transfer. Receive options available: Bank transfer.
Can I send money to a UAE bank account with crypto?
Yes. You pay from your USDT balance and the recipient receives UAE dirhams in their bank account.
What details do I need for a UAE bank transfer?
The account holder's name, bank name and address, account number and IBAN.
Is the transfer paid in dirhams?
Yes. Transfers to the UAE are paid out in AED at the rate shown before you confirm.
How long does it take?
Transfers are usually completed within about an hour on UAE working days.
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Transfers are available to verified ScarabPay users and are subject to our Terms of Service and AML policy. Rates shown on this page are indicative and update regularly; the final rate and fee are shown before you confirm. Delivery times depend on the receive method and the recipient's provider. ScarabPay is not a bank. Terms of Service · AML policy