🇵🇰 Send money from the UAE to Pakistan

The UAE→Pakistan corridor supports bank deposit, cash pickup and (increasingly) mobile-wallet delivery. Rates can move a lot day-to-day because of PKR volatility.

Recommended providers

Remitly

★ 4.8

Fast cash pickup + e-wallet delivery, remittance-focused.

→ PHminutes (Express) or 3-5 days (Economy)
→ INminutes to 1 day
→ PKminutes to 1 day

Full review Open Remitly

WorldRemit

Global remittance app, wide corridor coverage.

→ PHminutes to 1 day
→ INminutes to 1 day
→ PKminutes to 1 day

Full review Open WorldRemit

Wise

Mid-market rate + transparent flat fee, all in-app.

→ PHminutes to 1 day
→ INminutes to 1 day
→ PK1-2 days

Full review Open Wise

LuLu Exchange

Wide UAE network + LuLu Money app.

→ PHsame-day
→ INsame-day
→ PKsame-day

Full review Open LuLu Exchange

Al Ansari Exchange

Big UAE branch network with same-day corridor deals.

→ PHsame-day
→ INsame-day
→ PKsame-day

Full review Open Al Ansari Exchange

Western Union

Legacy remittance with the widest cash-pickup network.

→ PHminutes for cash pickup
→ INminutes to 1 day
→ PKminutes for cash pickup

Full review Open Western Union

Tips

PKR moves fast — always check the recipient amount right before you send.
Cash pickup at a big bank branch is usually more reliable than a small local kiosk.
Some corridors have zero-fee days at exchange houses — worth checking on payday.

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Rates and fees change daily. Always check the final amount in the provider's app before sending. Last updated: 2026-09-24.