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For access to your online account please contact your personal account manager, alternatively email hello@currencyflow.com
For access to your online account please contact your personal account manager, alternatively email hello@currencyflow.com
Whether you're transferring savings, supporting family, or investing in UK property, sending money from the UAE shouldn’t be difficult, but it often is.
UAE banks can charge high fees, offer poor AED to GBP rates, and delay transfers for compliance checks. If you’re sending a large amount, things can slow down further if your bank requests source-of-funds documents or if UK banks hold the incoming payment for review.
At Currencyflow, we help people move money from the UAE to the UK without delays or hidden costs. Whether you're sending a few thousand or moving a larger sum, you'll get access to competitive rates, no transfer fees, and hands-on support where it matters most.
Many expats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi eventually move funds back to the UK. We help you move income, bonuses, or long-term savings efficiently with support on bank requirements at both ends.
Sending money home for family, bills, or school fees? We keep it straightforward with no hidden costs and no bank runaround. No fees. No delays. Just fair rates and a personal service.
If you have children at school or university in the UK, you likely cover tuition, rent, or other expenses from abroad. We help ensure the funds arrive on time and in full with no unexpected exchange rate losses.
If you’re purchasing a home, paying a mortgage, or investing in UK assets, we help you plan the timing, get a better AED to GBP rate, and lock in a fixed rate in advance if needed.
Tell us how much you want to send and when. We’ll provide a tailored AED to GBP rate with no obligation to proceed.
It’s free and quick. An account manager will help you set up everything by phone or email.
Transfer AED from your UAE bank to your safeguarded Currencyflow client account. We'll confirm once we’ve received the funds.
We exchange your AED to GBP at the agreed rate and send it to the UK recipient. You can send the money immediately or schedule it for later.
Exchange rates directly impact how much arrives in the UK, especially for large transfers. A 1% difference on AED 500,000 is over £1,000.
Most UAE banks add a hidden margin of 3–5% to their rates. We use rates based on the real mid-market level, with a small, clear markup, so more of your money makes it to the UK.
Since the dirham is tied to the dollar, AED to GBP tends to follow the same pattern as USD to GBP. The rate moves around during the day depending on what’s happening in the UK economy, things like inflation numbers or political news. For larger amounts, we can help protect you against market moves by locking in the rate now with a forward contract, which is particularly helpful for property transactions.
You’ll need a few basic details to get started:
Basic requirements:
For larger transfers (typically AED 100,000+), banks may also ask for:
We’ll let you know in advance what’s needed so your transfer doesn’t get held up.
Most transfers from the UAE arrive in the UK within 1–2 working days. That said, a few things can affect the timing:
Currencyflow works with you in advance to keep everything moving, even if your UAE bank requests extra documentation.
Yes. Your funds are held in safeguarded accounts with regulated partners in the UK. They’re never mixed with company funds.
There’s no fixed limit. We handle anything from AED 10,000 to AED 1 million+. The larger the transfer, the better the rate we can offer.
Possibly, especially if you’re sending over AED 100,000 or it’s your first international payment. We help you prepare any documentation they might request.
Yes. We offer forward contracts that let you fix today’s exchange rate for transfers later, ideal for property completions or recurring payments.
