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Send Money from United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka

Businesses in United Arab Emirates paying Sri Lanka suppliers for Tea. Send AED from United Arab Emirates, receive LKR in Sri Lanka with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

✓ Competitive Advantage: Local AED collection + local LKR delivery = no correspondent bank fees

Save £2,617 per £100k Payment

United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka corridor savings

Traditional Bank
£3,122
  • ❌ 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
  • ✓ LankaPay
Your Savings
84%
£2,617 per £100k
At £300k-£3M monthly, save £6,549/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 Sri Lanka: Compliance & Requirements

Regulatory Considerations

  • Central Bank of Sri Lanka FX regulations
  • Sri Lanka Customs documentation
  • VAT (15%) on goods and services
  • Board of Investment approvals for certain sectors

Payment Best Practices

  • Sri Lanka = Ceylon tea leader, garment exporter
  • LankaPay enables instant LKR settlement
  • Colombo = Main business hub
  • Economic challenges - confirm supplier stability
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via LankaPay

United Arab Emirates → Sri Lanka Corridor Insights

Popular Industries

  • Tea
  • Textiles
  • Rubber

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 Sri Lanka?

Save 84% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local AED collection available.

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