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Send Money from United Arab Emirates to United States
Businesses in United Arab Emirates paying United States suppliers for Manufacturing Equipment. Send AED from United Arab Emirates, receive USD in United States with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).
✓ Competitive Advantage: Local AED collection + local USD delivery = no correspondent bank fees
Save £2,025 per £100k Payment
United Arab Emirates to United States 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)
- ✓ Local AED collection
- ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
- ✓ ACH (Automated Clearing House)
Your Savings
80%
£2,025 per £100k
At £600k-£6M monthly, save £10,135/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 States: Compliance & Requirements
Regulatory Considerations
- OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions screening
- FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) reporting
- State-specific sales tax considerations
- Export control regulations (ITAR, EAR)
Payment Best Practices
- Use ACH for recurring supplier payments (cheaper than wire)
- Fedwire for urgent/same-day payments
- USD is global reserve - most stable for hedging
- US banks close early (3pm EST) - plan timing
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via ACH (Automated Clearing House)
United Arab Emirates → United States Corridor Insights
Popular Industries
- Manufacturing Equipment
- Technology
- Machinery
Peak Trading Hours
GST (GMT+4) to EST (GMT-5) time zone consideration
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 States?
Save 80% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local AED collection available.
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