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Send Money from China to United Arab Emirates
Businesses in China paying United Arab Emirates suppliers for Commodity Trading. Send CNY from China, receive AED in United Arab Emirates with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).
✓ Competitive Advantage: T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network) with transparent pricing
Save £2,025 per £100k Payment
China to United Arab Emirates corridor savings
Traditional Bank
£2,530
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£505
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Fast conversion
- ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
- ✓ UAEFTS (UAE Funds Transfer System)
Your Savings
80%
£2,025 per £100k
At £300k-£3M monthly, save £5,068/year
Sending from China: What You Need to Know
CNY Origin Specifics
- CNY managed by PBOC
- CIPS payment system
- Capital controls on outflows
Your Local Advantages
- Fast CNY conversion
- Competitive rates for CNY collection
Paying Suppliers in United Arab Emirates: Compliance & Requirements
Regulatory Considerations
- UAE Central Bank reporting for transactions >AED 55,000
- Free zone vs mainland entity differences
- VAT (5%) documentation required
- Economic substance regulations for certain activities
Payment Best Practices
- UAE is a re-export hub - use for onward shipments to Africa/Asia
- AED is pegged to USD (3.67:1) so minimal volatility
- Dubai/Abu Dhabi banks well-connected globally
- Use UAEFTS for domestic, SWIFT GPI for international
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via UAEFTS (UAE Funds Transfer System)
China → United Arab Emirates Corridor Insights
Popular Industries
- Commodity Trading
- Construction
- Oil & Gas
Peak Trading Hours
CST (GMT+8) to GST (GMT+4) time zone consideration
Best for rate execution and faster settlement
Typical Volume
£50k-£250k
Average transaction size for this corridor
Monthly volume: £300k-£3M
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.
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