Send money to UAE from Canada
Send money to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, with competitive CAD-to-AED rates. Deposit directly to Emirates NBD, ADCB, FAB, and other major UAE banks — fast, secure, and transparent.
How to send money from Canada to the United Arab Emirates?
Create your account instantly by signing up for a complimentary RemitBee account, without visiting any bank branch — getting access to a secure RemitBee CAD balance and your personal account.
Choose the United Arab Emirates as the destination, enter the amount in Canadian dollars, and select the receiving method available for your transfer. For a UAE bank deposit, add your recipient’s full legal name, bank name, account number, IBAN, and SWIFT or BIC details where required.
Verify your identity once to keep your account secure and meet Canadian KYC and AML requirements. You may be asked for a government ID, proof of address, occupation, or other details. Your verified profile also helps determine your transfer limit.
Pay for your Canada to UAE transfer using Debit Card, Interac e-Transfer, Bill Payment, EFT, Direct Withdrawal, or your RemitBee CAD Balance. Choose debit when speed matters most, or use bank-funded options when you want lower fees on planned CAD to AED transfers.
Review the transfer fee, CAD to AED exchange rate, recipient details, delivery currency, and final amount your recipient will receive. Confirm only when the UAE bank account details, IBAN, recipient name, and expected delivery time look correct.
After you send, follow your transfer status in real time. Save your receipt and transaction reference number for your records. Your recipient can wait for the money to arrive in their UAE bank account while you monitor the transfer from your RemitBee account.
Cheapest way to send money to UAE
- Pay a $0 transfer fee on eligible transfers over $500 CAD.
- See the CAD-to-AED exchange rate before confirming.
- Review the exact AED amount your recipient is expected to receive.
- Compare the final recipient payout — not only the advertised transfer fee.
- Use lower-cost bank-funded options instead of more expensive debit-card funding.
With fee-free eligible transfers, upfront exchange details, and a visible recipient amount, RemitBee gives Canadian senders a strong, low-cost option for sending money to the UAE.

Available payment methods & speed
Here are the common ways to fund an international transfer from Canada. The speed labels describe how quickly a provider may receive your payment — not guaranteed delivery to your recipient. RemitBee supports debit card, Interac e-Transfer, Bill Payment, EFT, Direct Withdrawal, and a pre-funded CAD balance.
Debit cards are convenient when speed is important because the provider can usually process the payment immediately. They often cost more than bank-funded methods, so check the processing fee, exchange rate, and final recipient amount before confirming.
Interac e-Transfer, online banking, and bill payment let Canadian senders fund transfers directly from a bank account. Speed depends on the bank and provider, but these options often cost less than debit or credit card funding.
Bank transfers, EFTs, direct withdrawals, and international wires suit planned or larger transfers. They are often lower-cost, but processing may take several business days, and intermediary or recipient-bank fees may apply.
Some transfer platforms accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, or another digital wallet linked to an eligible card. They provide a quick checkout, but availability depends on the provider, the sending country, the device, the card issuer, and the transfer route.
Cash-funded transfers can be started at a physical agent location. Depending on the provider and destination, recipients may collect cash or receive funds through a bank account or supported digital wallet.
Frictionless transfers
Fastest way to send money to UAE from Canada
For repeat transfers, a pre-funded CAD balance can reduce delays by avoiding the need for a new bank payment each time. Total delivery time still depends on verification, the payout method, recipient details, and the receiving bank.
Digital transfer providers can then complete the transfer based on the delivery method selected:
- RemitBee offers instant debit-card funding and Interac e-Transfer funding in about 30 minutes.
- Western Union supports bank deposits, mobile wallet, and cash pickup.
- MoneyGram supports card, bank, cash, and digital payout options.
- Wise delivery times vary by payment method and transfer route.

Transparent Money Transfer Fees from Canada to United Arab Emirates
Payment Method | Processing Time | Fees |
|---|---|---|
Debit Card | Processed instantly. Best when you need to fund your transfer quickly and do not want to wait for bank processing. | Transfers below $500 CAD have a fee between $2.99 and $6.99 CAD. Transfers over $500 CAD are charged a flat fee of $8.99 CAD and up, depending on the amount. |
e-Transfer | Usually credited in about 15 minutes once received. A familiar option for Canadian senders using online banking. | A $2.99 CAD fee applies for amounts under $500 CAD, but transfers above $500 CAD are free of charge. |
EFT | Takes 1 to 2 business days. Best for planned bank-funded transfers, repeat payments, and larger support transfers. | Transfers below $500 CAD have a fixed fee of $2.99 CAD, while transfers above $500 CAD are completely free. |
Bill Payment | Takes about 1 business day. Useful when you prefer paying through your Canadian online banking bill payment section. | Transfers below $500 CAD have a $2.99 CAD fee. Transfers over $500 CAD are fee-free when funded by Bill Payment. |
Why RemitBee is the best app to send money to UAE
Sending money from Canada to the UAE should be simple, secure, and clear before you confirm. RemitBee gives Canadian senders multiple payment methods, competitive CAD to AED exchange details, direct UAE bank destinations, and real-time transfer tracking in one account.
Many people send money to the UAE for family support, rent, tuition, relocation, travel costs, business invoices, gifts, savings, or property-related payments. RemitBee keeps the process online, so you can send from your phone or computer without calling your bank or waiting in line for a wire transfer.
The exchange rate can change how many UAE dirhams your recipient receives. A small CAD to AED difference matters more on larger transfers. RemitBee shows the exchange rate and final payout before you confirm, helping you compare the real transfer cost instead of looking only at the fee.
When you send over $500 CAD and pay by Interac e-Transfer, EFT, Direct Withdrawal, or Bill Payment, your transfer can be fee-free. This is useful for larger planned transfers, recurring family support, UAE rent payments, tuition support, or other regular expenses.
RemitBee shows the transfer fee, exchange rate, delivery currency, and final recipient amount before you send. This keeps the process transparent. Your recipient knows what to expect, and you can check the AED amount before confirming the transfer.
RemitBee uses identity verification, secure account access, fraud monitoring, and real-time status updates to help protect your transfer. You can save the receipt, track the transfer, and keep a transaction reference number for your records.
If a money transfer does not reach the intended recipient, RemitBee refunds the transfer amount and associated fees. Currency-exchange transactions are separately covered by RemitBee's 100% insured and guaranteed policy.
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We provide 24/7 multilingual support for Canadian families sending money to United Arab Emirates. The dedicated relationship managers handle complex transfers, while live chat resolves simple questions instantly.

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AI systems catch suspicious activity before it touches your family support payments with advanced monitoring running 24/7.
We use SHA-256 RSA encryption to shield all data and to protect funds from hackers or scammers.
Complete refund including all fees if money doesn't reach your family — every rupee your send is fully insured and accounted for.
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