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

The findings, part of Visa’s Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report, highlight how
financial technology is transforming the UAE’s remittance landscape.

According to the survey, 50 per cent of respondents said ease of use was their primary motivation for
choosing digital channels, while 46 per cent pointed to safety, privacy, and faster processing. An
overwhelming 95 per cent of UAE residents send money abroad at least once a year, with nearly half

doing so to cover family or humanitarian needs, while others provide regular household support or
respond to emergencies.

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

remittances, after the US and Saudi Arabia. According to Statista, transaction values in the UAE are
projected to grow at an annual rate of 16.91 per cent to reach $6.59 billion by 2030, propelled by
rising digital adoption and population growth.

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