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9/15/25, 3:45 PM UAE expats increasingly drive shift to digital remittances | Khaleej Times
UAE expats increasingly drive shift to digital remittances

This digital pivot comes at a time when the UAE remains the world’s third-largest sender of remittances

Published: Wed 10 Sept 2025, 5:41 PM

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A new study from Visa shows that nearly two in three residents now prefer mobile apps and digital platforms over
physical exchange houses for cross-border transfers.

The UAE’s expatriate population is rapidly embracing digital channels to send money home,

underscoring a structural shift in one of the world’s largest remittance hubs.

A new study from Visa shows that nearly two in three residents now prefer mobile apps and digital

platforms over physical exchange houses for cross-border transfers, citing convenience, privacy, and
speed as key reasons.

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