Send money from the UAE to the USA
Transfer UAE Dirhams to US Dollars without the bank markup. X Rate Capital prices AED→USD off the live interbank market, settles same-day on wires, one to two days on ACH over Fedwire or ACH, and puts a named specialist on every transfer.
Sending the other way? Send money from the USA to the UAE.
More routes: UAE transfers · USA transfers
What people use us for in the USA
Buying property in USA
Deposits, staged payments and completion on a American purchase — rate locked when you commit, funds landing over Fedwire or ACH on the day they're due.
Relocating to USA
Move savings, salary and pension income from the UAE without losing 3–4% to your bank each time. There are no exchange controls on moving money out of the UAE, and no personal income tax on the funds themselves.
Family & living costs
Regular or one-off support for family in USA, settling same-day on wires, one to two days on ACH, with scheduled transfers and a full audit trail.
Paying American suppliers
Pay suppliers, contractors or staff in US Dollars with batch payments, forward cover on your margin, and transparent AED/USD pricing.
Where the savings actually come from.
A high-street bank pricing AED/USD builds its margin into the rate before any fee appears on the statement. We quote against the live mid-market and settle over Fedwire or ACH, so what you compare is the rate itself.
- Exchange rateMid-market plus a transparent marginWide spread, often hidden
- Settlement speedSame-day to T+2 typical3 to 5 business days
- Account managerNamed human, by phoneBranch queue or call centre
- Forwards / hedgingUp to 24 months, structuredLimited or unavailable
- Mass paymentsBulk batches, multi-currencyOne-by-one entry
- Crypto on/off rampRegulated, OTC deskNot supported
- Multi-currency holding65+ currencies, no forced conversionLimited
- ReportingAudit-grade, on demandStatements only
Built for the people who move money.
Most UAE-to-USA transfers we handle are US property, university fees, business expansion and investment accounts — so the desk already knows the paperwork, the cut-offs and where this route usually stalls.
Global payments
Send and receive payments to over 190 countries effortlessly, with competitive rates and guaranteed reliability.
Local currency accounts
Manage 65+ currencies in one account, making global transactions simple and hassle-free.
Fast & secure
Move money quickly and securely with advanced encryption, ensuring every transaction is seamless.
Three steps to seamless global transfers.
Set-up takes minutes. Once you are approved, AED/USD transfers settle same-day on wires, one to two days on ACH, with a named dealer for anything time-sensitive.
Open your account
Sign up and verify your identity once. We will ask what you are moving and roughly how often, so the desk can set up your UAE funding and your USA beneficiary before the first trade.
Fund over the UAE Funds Transfer System
Send UAE Dirhams to your account using the UAE Funds Transfer System. There are no exchange controls on moving money out of the UAE, and no personal income tax on the funds themselves.
Settle into USA
We book AED/USD at the live rate and pay out over Fedwire or ACH — same-day on wires, one to two days on ACH. Dollars sent by wire land the same business day; ACH is cheaper but takes an extra day or two.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a transfer from the UAE to the USA take?+
Funds reach the beneficiary over Fedwire or ACH, typically same-day on wires, one to two days on ACH once your money has cleared with us and the beneficiary is verified. Dollars sent by wire land the same business day; ACH is cheaper but takes an extra day or two. US banks commonly deduct correspondent fees from incoming wires — we route to avoid that where possible. Your named specialist confirms exact timing before you book.
What do I need to know about sending money out of the UAE?+
There are no exchange controls on moving money out of the UAE, and no personal income tax on the funds themselves. On the receiving side: Dollars sent by wire land the same business day; ACH is cheaper but takes an extra day or two. US banks commonly deduct correspondent fees from incoming wires — we route to avoid that where possible.
Can I set up regular transfers from the UAE to the USA?+
Yes — schedule recurring transfers to a saved beneficiary so salary, pension, rent or family support goes out automatically. Each one prices off the live AED/USD market rather than a fixed retail rate, and settles over Fedwire or ACH.
What information do you need about the American beneficiary?+
Account name, account number and the local routing detail for Fedwire or ACH, plus the reason for the payment. Dollars sent by wire land the same business day; ACH is cheaper but takes an extra day or two. Getting the beneficiary name to match the account exactly is the single most common cause of a delayed transfer.
How do I get the best AED/USD exchange rate?+
High-street banks typically build 2–4% into the AED/USD rate they quote, and the cost is inside the rate rather than shown as a fee. X Rate Capital prices off live interbank with a small margin disclosed before you confirm. Use the calculator above for an indicative rate, then speak to the desk for a live quote.
Is X Rate Capital regulated?+
Yes. Payment services are delivered through FCA-authorised partners — Sciopay Ltd (FRN 927951) and Equals Connect Limited (FRN 671508). Client funds are safeguarded in segregated accounts with tier-1 UK banks.
Get a quote
Tell us what you're moving and a specialist will come back with a live rate and next steps — usually within one business hour.