Who to use instead
It’s a measure of UAE Exchange’s former awesomeness that there is no easy replacement for them. I am talking to several companies which could offer a service similar to the UAE Exchange, but right now unfortunately I can’t say ‘switch to this one’ yet. Which I find frustrating.
What I’m going to do
I’m working on launching a guide called How to Send It – The Complete Guide to Expat Money Transfers. Initially it will be focused on expats in the UAE. By looking at the fees, transfer speeds and requirements, it should become obvious what is the best (or least bad) option for you transferring $1000, $10,000 or more.
We will try to make sending money less painful. It’s going to take a bit of work, so give us a couple of weeks or so.