Al Ansari Exchange
Big UAE branch network with same-day corridor deals.
Al Ansari Exchange is one of the largest licensed exchange houses in the UAE, with branches across every emirate. Strong presence in worker-heavy areas and dedicated remittance products for South-Asian and Filipino corridors.
Who it's best for
- Workers who prefer paying in cash at a physical counter.
- Salary transfers on payday, straight from a WPS-linked salary.
Corridors from the UAE
→ Philippines
same-dayDelivery: Bank deposit, Cash pickup, GCash
Fee (AED 1,000): Check in app · FX markup: Check in app
→ India
same-dayDelivery: Bank deposit, UPI
Fee (AED 1,000): Check in app · FX markup: Check in app
→ Pakistan
same-dayDelivery: Bank deposit, Cash pickup
Fee (AED 1,000): Check in app · FX markup: Check in app
Pros
- Very large branch network across the UAE
- Often runs zero-fee promotions on payday for specific corridors
- Cash sends without needing an app
Cons
- Exchange rate is not shown mid-market — margin is baked into the rate
- Best rate deals come and go; always ask at the counter
How to send
- Visit any Al Ansari Exchange branch with your Emirates ID.
- Fill in the remittance slip: recipient bank / cash-pickup details, amount, corridor.
- Pay in cash or by card.
- Or send from the Al Ansari app after registering your Emirates ID.
FAQ
Does Al Ansari have an app?
Yes — it is called 'Al Ansari Exchange' on the App Store and Play Store. Register with your Emirates ID and phone number.
Are their rates negotiable?
For very large amounts, you can sometimes ask the branch manager for a slightly better rate — but this is not always granted.
Sources
Official pages where you can verify the current fees, rates and limits yourself. Numbers change daily — we deliberately don't copy them into this page.
- Al Ansari Exchange homepagehttps://www.alansariexchange.com/ · checked 2026-09-24
- Al Ansari — live exchange rates boardhttps://www.alansariexchange.com/exchange-rates/ · checked 2026-09-24
- Al Ansari — remittance methods & partner listhttps://www.alansariexchange.com/remittances/ · checked 2026-09-24
Rates and fees change daily. Always check the final amount in the provider's app before sending. Last updated: 2026-09-24.