Quick answer: Now through 31 January 2027 11:59:59 PM GST, Remitly charges no transfer fee on transfers from the UAE to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It’s open to new and existing customers.
Sending money home from the UAE often means covering several needs at once: groceries for your parents, a sibling’s tuition, a contribution to a family celebration. Now through 31 January 2027, we’re waiving our transfer fee, so you pay less to send money home. Terms and conditions apply.
How the offer works
| Offer detail | What to know |
| Send from | United Arab Emirates |
| Send to | India, Nepal and Sri Lanka |
| Remitly transfer fee | AED 0 during the promotion |
| Who can use it | New and existing customers |
| Payment and delivery methods | All methods available for your transfer |
| Minimum amount or usage limit | None for this promotion |
| Promotion dates | Now – 31 January 2027 11:59:59 PM GST |
You can use the offer on every transfer during the promotion, not just your first. If you send money to your parents each month, each of those transfers gets the zero fee during the promotion.
Two things still apply. Your account and transfer limits, identity verification and service availability stay in place. And zero transfer fee isn’t zero cost: the exchange rate applies, so check the rate and the amount your recipient will get before you confirm.
*Exchange rate includes a margin. Recipient fees and credit card fees may apply. See Terms and Conditions for details. Ends 31 January 2027 at 11:59:59 PM GST. Remitly (DIFC) Limited, Office C502B, Burj Daman, Al Mustaqbal Street 312, DIFC, Dubai, UAE. Regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Where you can send with zero transfer fees from the UAE
India
Funds are delivered in Indian Rupees (INR). Depending on availability, you can choose bank deposit, cash pickup or UPI. Learn more about these options and how to send money to India from the UAE.
Nepal
Funds are delivered in Nepalese Rupees (NPR). Delivery options include bank deposit, cash pickup or mobile wallet. Learn more about these options and how to send money to Nepal from the UAE.
Sri Lanka
Funds are delivered in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Delivery options include bank deposit, cash pickup, and mobile wallet. Learn more about these options and how to send money to Sri Lanka from the UAE.
How to send money from the UAE with Remitly
- Sign in or create your account in the Remitly app or on the website, and complete any required identity verification.
- Choose your destination: India, Nepal or Sri Lanka.
- Enter your amount and review the exchange rate and what your recipient will get.
- Choose a delivery method and add the recipient details it needs, such as bank account, mobile wallet number, or other method.
- Select your payment method from the options available.
- Confirm the details. Check that the transfer fee shows as AED 0, then review the total cost, recipient amount and estimated delivery.
- Track your transfer in your Remitly account.
Delivery estimates vary by payment method, delivery method and destination, so check the estimate shown for your transfer.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is the offer only for new customers?
No. New and existing customers can use it.
Is there a minimum amount?
No promotional minimum. Normal service requirements still apply.
When does it end?
31 January 2027 at 11:59:59 PM GST, subject to the terms and conditions.
Does it apply to other countries?
No, only transfers from the UAE to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Ready to send money home?
Until 31 January 2027, new and existing customers can send from the UAE to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka with zero Remitly transfer fees.
*Zero transfer fees from UAE to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal until 31 January 2027. Terms and conditions apply. Remitly (DIFC) Limited is regulated by the DFSA.
