Remitly
Best for fast transfers.
Founded
2011
Regulated
FinCEN (US) · FCA (UK) · Central Bank UAE
Min transfer
AED 1
Typical fee
AED 3.99
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Pros
- Express option settles in minutes
- Lower flat fee than most on Economy tier
- Strong app — easy to repeat transfers
- Promotional rates for first-time senders
Cons
- Exchange rate margin slightly wider than Wise
- Express tier fee significantly higher
- Rate shown on homepage is not always the locked rate
01 / What Remitly is
What Remitly is
Remitly was founded in 2011 and focuses specifically on consumer remittances — it does not serve businesses. It operates in two speed tiers on most corridors: Economy (lower fee, 3–5 day delivery) and Express (higher fee, minutes to hours). On AED→NPR, Express typically settles within minutes to major Nepali banks, making it the fastest option on the corridor.
02 / Fees and rate on AED→NPR
Fees and rate on AED→NPR
Economy transfers cost AED 3.99 flat fee with a rate margin typically 0.6–0.9% below mid-market. Express costs AED 14.99 flat fee with a slightly tighter margin. On AED 1,000 Economy, your recipient receives roughly NPR 400–600 less than with Wise. The first transfer often carries a promotional rate — check the app for your specific rate before committing.
03 / Speed — where Remitly wins
Speed — where Remitly wins
If your recipient needs money today, Remitly Express is the most reliable fast option on AED→NPR. Transfers to partner Nepali banks settle in minutes in most cases. This comes at a cost — the AED 14.99 Express fee on AED 500 represents nearly 3% of the transfer amount. At AED 2,000, the same fee represents 0.75%, which is more reasonable.
04 / Is Remitly right for you?
Is Remitly right for you?
Remitly is the best choice if speed is the priority. For regular monthly transfers where cost matters more than arrival time, Wise will typically deliver more NPR. The first-transfer promotional rate can make Remitly the outright winner on the initial send regardless of amount.
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The verdict
Remitly is the fastest option on AED→NPR and the best choice when your recipient needs money urgently. For regular transfers where you can wait 24 hours, Wise is likely cheaper. Worth comparing at your exact amount — the promotional rate occasionally makes Remitly the overall winner.
Step by step
How to send money to Nepal with Remitly
- 1Download the Remitly app and sign up with your UAE phone number and Emirates ID.
- 2Choose Nepal as the destination country and select Bank Deposit or Cash Pickup.
- 3Pick your speed tier: Economy (cheapest) or Express (delivery in minutes).
- 4Enter the AED amount or the NPR amount your recipient should receive.
- 5Add recipient details (name + bank account or pickup location) and review the locked rate.
- 6Fund the transfer via UAE debit card or bank transfer and track delivery in the app.
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