Remittance Calculator: How Much Your Family Receives from the UAE
Sending AED to India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh or Egypt? See exactly how much arrives after fees and the provider's exchange-rate margin, and compare two providers.
Open the free Remittance Calculator →What is the Remittance Calculator?
How much your family receives when you send AED to India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Egypt and more, after fees and exchange margin. Uses today’s rate. It's completely free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.
Why it's helpful
- Today's mid-market rate
- Includes fees and hidden rate margins
- Compare two providers side by side
Who it's for
Expats in the UAE who send money home.
How to use it
- Enter the amount in AED and choose the country.
- Enter the fee and the rate margin your exchange house or app charges, and compare two providers.
💻 Open source: this tool is free and open source (MIT License). View the code on GitHub, download it and run it offline.
The bigger picture: Live rates
Gold, exchange rates and fuel prices affect daily decisions for UAE residents, from jewellery shopping to sending money home. These pages refresh automatically, so you see current numbers without hunting across sites.
What's changing: Gold prices have been near record levels, and remittance providers compete hard on fees and rates, so comparing before you buy or send can save real money.
Frequently asked questions
What is the margin?
Most providers give a rate slightly worse than the mid-market rate. The difference is a hidden fee, often 0.5–3%.
Which provider is cheapest?
Check the final amount received, not just the fee. A zero-fee transfer with a poor rate can cost more.
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