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Send Money from United Arab Emirates to Philippines
Businesses in United Arab Emirates paying Philippines suppliers for Electronics. Send AED from United Arab Emirates, receive PHP in Philippines with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).
✓ Competitive Advantage: Local AED collection + local PHP delivery = no correspondent bank fees
Save £2,220 per £100k Payment
United Arab Emirates to Philippines corridor savings
Traditional Bank
£2,725
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£505
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Local AED collection
- ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
- ✓ InstaPay
Your Savings
81%
£2,220 per £100k
At £300k-£3M monthly, save £5,556/year
Sending from United Arab Emirates: What You Need to Know
AED Origin Specifics
- AED pegged to USD (3.67 fixed rate)
- Corporate Tax 9% (effective 2023)
- Free Zone invoice requirements
Your Local Advantages
- Local AED account available
- UAEFTS (UAE Funds Transfer System) instant collection
- No correspondent bank fees on origin side
Local Collection Method
UAEFTS (UAE Funds Transfer System)
Same-day • UAE domestic instant transfers. All local banks connected.
Paying Suppliers in Philippines: Compliance & Requirements
Regulatory Considerations
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas FX regulations
- Bureau of Customs documentation
- VAT (12%) on imports
- BSP reporting requirements
Payment Best Practices
- Philippines = Electronics manufacturing, BPO hub
- InstaPay fastest for PHP payments under ₱50k
- Metro Manila + Cebu = Main business centers
- English widely spoken - easy communication
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via InstaPay
United Arab Emirates → Philippines Corridor Insights
Popular Industries
- Electronics
- Garments
- BPO Services
Peak Trading Hours
GST (GMT+4) to GMT 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.
Ready to Send AED from United Arab Emirates to Philippines?
Save 81% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local AED collection available.
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