Gulf Daily Mail — Remittance Tracker
UAE Remittance Rate Tracker
Updated every Sunday — AED exchange rates for India, Pakistan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and more.
Last updated: Sunday, 11 May 2026 — Rates sourced from Al Fardan Exchange
📝 Editor note — how to update this page every Sunday: Find the rate cards below and update the numbers manually. Check rates at khaleejtimes.com/gold-forex or alansariexchange.com every Sunday morning. Update the "Last updated" date in the hero section and the rate numbers in the cards. Takes 10 minutes. Remove this yellow box before publishing.
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This Week's Key Rates — 1 AED equals
🇮🇳
India
Indian Rupee — INR
25.80
INR per 1 AED
â–˛ +0.36 vs last week
🇵🇰
Pakistan
Pakistani Rupee — PKR
75.85
PKR per 1 AED
→ Stable
🇵đź‡
Philippines
Philippine Peso — PHP
15.42
PHP per 1 AED
â–Ľ -0.08 vs last week
🇧🇩
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi Taka — BDT
30.92
BDT per 1 AED
→ Stable
🇱🇰
Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Rupee — LKR
80.15
LKR per 1 AED
â–˛ +0.45 vs last week
🇳🇵
Nepal
Nepalese Rupee — NPR
36.80
NPR per 1 AED
→ StableFull Rate Table — Week of 11 May 2026
| Currency | Rate (1 AED =) | 1,000 AED = | 5,000 AED = | Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 Indian Rupee INR | 25.80 | ₹25,800 | ₹1,29,000 | ▲ +0.36 |
🇵🇰 Pakistani Rupee PKR | 75.85 | Rs 75,850 | Rs 3,79,250 | → Stable |
🇵🇠Philippine Peso PHP | 15.42 | ₱15,420 | ₱77,100 | ▼ -0.08 |
🇧🇩 Bangladeshi Taka BDT | 30.92 | ৳30,920 | ৳1,54,600 | → Stable |
🇱🇰 Sri Lankan Rupee LKR | 80.15 | රු 80,150 | රු 4,00,750 | ▲ +0.45 |
🇳🇵 Nepalese Rupee NPR | 36.80 | रू 36,800 | रू 1,84,000 | → Stable |
🇪🇬 Egyptian Pound EGP | 13.45 | £E 13,450 | £E 67,250 | → Stable |
🇺🇸 US Dollar USD | 0.2723 | $272.30 | $1,361.50 | → Pegged |
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Based on mid-market rate as of 11 May 2026. Actual rate at exchange house may vary slightly. Always confirm the rate before transferring.
Major Exchange Houses in UAE
🏦 Al Ansari Exchange
UAE's largest exchange house. 240+ branches across all emirates. Strong rates for INR and PKR.
alansariexchange.com →🏦 Lulu Exchange
Competitive rates, especially for India, Philippines and Bangladesh. App-based transfers available.
luluexchange.com →🏦 Al Fardan Exchange
Premium exchange service. Rates published daily and tracked by Khaleej Times. Reliable and fast.
alfardanexchange.com →🏦 UAE Exchange
Xpress Money partner. Wide network. Good for large transfers with competitive bulk rates.
uaeexchange.com →5 Tips to Get the Best Rate
1
Never transfer at the airport or hotel
Airport exchange counters typically offer rates 3–5% worse than a standard exchange house. On a 5,000 AED transfer that is AED 150–250 lost. Always use a registered exchange house or your bank app.
2
Compare at least two exchange houses before sending
Al Ansari, Lulu Exchange and Al Fardan all publish daily rates on their websites and apps. A 10-minute comparison can get you an extra 0.10–0.30 per AED — which adds up significantly on large transfers.
3
Send mid-week when possible — avoid Monday mornings
Currency markets are most volatile on Monday mornings after the weekend. Mid-week rates (Tuesday to Thursday) tend to be more stable. Not always possible, but worth timing if you have flexibility.
4
Use the app, not the counter — rates are often better
Al Ansari Exchange, Lulu Exchange and UAE Exchange all offer slightly better rates on their mobile apps compared to in-branch counters. The difference is small but consistent — use the app when you can.
5
Watch USD/INR news — AED follows the dollar
The AED is pegged to the US dollar. When the dollar strengthens globally, your AED buys more INR, PKR and PHP. Follow GDM's Gulf Updates for currency-relevant news so you can time your transfers better.
Disclaimer: All rates shown are indicative mid-market rates sourced from Al Fardan Exchange and updated every Sunday. Actual rates at exchange houses will differ based on transaction type, amount, and the house's own margins. Gulf Daily Mail does not provide financial advice. Always confirm the exact rate with your chosen exchange house before transferring money. Gulf Daily Mail is not responsible for any financial decisions made based on rates shown here.