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Why Nepalis in UAE Send Money Back Home ?

Dubai and Abu Dhabi host a significant Nepali workforce in sectors like construction, hospitality, logistics, industries and security services. Remittances sent from these workers are a vital source of income for families back in Nepal.

Common purposes for sending money include:

• Education support for children and higher studies

• Medical expenses and emergency treatments

• Daily household needs such as rent, groceries, and utilities

• Home construction or loan repayments

• Religious donations or charity contributions

• Festivals, weddings, and other major celebrations

For many Nepalis, sending money is not optional, it's essential.

Why Choose City Express UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah)?

City Express is trusted by thousands of Nepalis across the UAE for several key reasons:

• Secure, compliant transactions through regulated partners

• Transparent, affordable service charges

• Flexible delivery options — bank deposit, cash pickup, or City Pay Wallet

• Access to over 25,000 payout locations in Nepal

• Real-time tracking of your transfer

Track your transaction here

Where to Transfer Money from in the UAE

City Express is partnered with leading UAE exchange houses:

• Transfer from Al Ansari Exchange – UAE to City Express in Nepal

• Transfer from Al Fardan Exchange LLC to City Express in Nepal

• Transfer from AL JAZIRA EXCHANGE to City Express in Nepal

• Transfer from CASH EXPRESS WORLDWIDE – UAE to City Express in Nepal

• Transfer from FEDERAL EXCHANGE to City Express in Nepal

• Transfer from JOYALUKKAS EXCHANGE to City Express in Nepal

• Transfer from XPRESS MONEY UAE to City Express in Nepal

All partners follow UAE remittance regulations and support fast and secure transfers to Nepal via City Express Money Transfer.

How to Send Money to Nepal – Step by Step

Step 1: Visit a Partner Location
Visit any City Express remittance partner in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or elsewhere in the UAE. If you need location and other help, please scroll below for contact numbers of our representatives in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 

Step 2: Provide Receiver Details
Submit the recipient's name, contact number, payout method (cash, bank, or wallet), and amount. (This means receiver details to whom the money should be released.)

Step 3: Make the Payment
Pay the transfer amount plus service charges. We apply affordable and minimum fees that helps City Express keep serving thousands of Nepalese worldwide. Check updated rates

Step 4: Notify Your Family
Share the control number with the recipient. They can collect from a nearby payout location, bank, or wallet.

Receive Remittance in City Pay Wallet

Nepali recipients can now receive funds directly into their City Pay Wallet — an easier, faster, and more secure way to access remittances.

Why use City Pay Wallet?

• 💸 Instant remittance delivery – no waiting, money is available as soon as it’s sent.

• 🔒 Simple KYC-based sign-up – just a few verification steps to activate your wallet.

• 🔁 Wallet-to-bank transfers – link your wallet to your bank for easy withdrawals.

• 🌐 Available anywhere, anytime – use City Pay at your convenience, 24/7.

👉 Learn how to receive money in City Pay

📲 Download the City Pay App

• Get it on Google Play

• Download on the App Store

Service Charges for UAE Transfers (2025)

Charges are subject to change. View the latest service charges

Need Help Locating a Partner?

Our UAE-based representatives for 2025/26 can guide you:

• Niraj Neupane – +971 54 331 8426

• Sujan Sapkota – +971 56 534 6520

Always refer to the UAE service page for updated representative information.

Questions?

• Track your transaction here

• Find a payout location in Nepal

• Contact our head office

For Nepalis in the UAE, sending money home is more than a transaction—it’s a way to care for family, invest in the future, and stay connected. City Express makes it simple, secure, and accessible, no matter where you are in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.