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Send Money from United Arab Emirates to United Kingdom
Businesses in United Arab Emirates paying United Kingdom suppliers for Financial Services. Send AED from United Arab Emirates, receive GBP in United Kingdom with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).
✓ Competitive Advantage: Local AED collection + local GBP delivery = no correspondent bank fees
Save £2,120 per £100k Payment
United Arab Emirates to United Kingdom corridor savings
Traditional Bank
£2,525
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£405
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Local AED collection
- ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
- ✓ Faster Payments
Your Savings
84%
£2,120 per £100k
At £600k-£6M monthly, save £10,611/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 United Kingdom: Compliance & Requirements
Regulatory Considerations
- FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulated payments
- HMRC tax reporting requirements
- VAT (20%) on goods and services
- Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
Payment Best Practices
- Faster Payments = instant, free for most transfers under £1M
- Use CHAPS for same-day urgent high-value payments
- BACS ideal for regular supplier payment runs
- London = major financial hub with excellent banking infrastructure
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via Faster Payments
United Arab Emirates → United Kingdom Corridor Insights
Popular Industries
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
Peak Trading Hours
12:00-17:00 GST (Europe business hours)
Best for rate execution and faster settlement
Typical Volume
£100k-£500k
Average transaction size for this corridor
Monthly volume: £600k-£6M
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.
Ready to Send AED from United Arab Emirates to United Kingdom?
Save 84% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local AED collection available.
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