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How much time will it take for money transfer from Dubai to India?

Author

Jackson Reed

Updated on February 11, 2026

Regarding transfer times, depending on the bank (in India) you are transferring the money to, it usually takes 1-2 business days. The bigger banks (HDFC, ICICI etc..) can have it by the end of the day, if the transfer is initiated before 1 P.M.

How can I transfer money from Dubai bank to Indian bank?

  1. Log on to the Internet banking application of your bank in UAE.
  2. Go to Pay/Transfer Funds to fund your request.
  3. Recipient Name.
  4. To process transaction, we require complete tracking number with funds.

How long does it take to receive money from Dubai?

If it is sent directly through swift then it normally takes min T to T+1 working days. The receiving bank(in which customer has account) converts the currency in INR and credit to customer’s account.

Is there a limit to transfer money from UAE to India?

There is no upper limit on the transaction amount. You can send as much money as you like.

Which bank is best for money transfer?

Looking for the best bank for international money transfers?

  • It’s easy to send money internationally to another bank account or to Citibank accounts.
  • CitiBank offers competitive exchange rates, compared to other banks.

    How many business days does an international wire transfer take?

    International wire transfers should take around two working days, but times vary based on several factors, such as the bank and the destination of the recipient. Unlike domestic wire transfers, which can reach the recipient’s account in a few hours, international bank wire transfers take longer to process.

    How long does it take to transfer money from India to UAE?

    Typically one can transfer any amount to their families back home unless the receiving bank in India has a ceiling on cash transfers. As with banks, transfers can take between two to four business days, so if you are looking for immediate money transfers, the best way is to use an express money transfer unit.

    How long does it take to transfer money from Emirates NBD?

    Emirates NBD allows you to transfer money to an account in another UAE bank almost instantly ( took 15 minutes from registering the beneficiary details online and then transferring and receiving the money)

    How long does it take to transfer money from one account to another?

    Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this one. Several factors influence the time it takes for funds to reach an overseas account. However, a standard timeline for most international transfers is about 1 to 4 business days. Why aren’t international transfers instantaneous?

    How to transfer money from one Emirates account to another?

    Simply dial our 24-hour Call Centre hotline, 600 540 000 and transfer money instantly to your own accounts or other account holders within Emirates NBD by simply providing the destination account number.