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Hawala.ae

United Arab Emirates · usehawala.com

80.2Sentiment /100
✦ Sentiment OverviewUpdated every month · Aug 19, 2026

Hawala.ae maintains solid customer backing at 4.3/5 across 305 ratings, with a sentiment index of 80.2/100. Recent headlines show polarized coverage: funding and regional expansion announcements land positively, while unrelated cyber-crime stories inject noise. The divergence suggests customers value the platform's remittance utility despite broader hawala-sector sensitivities dominating news cycles.

Sentiment index

our score · updated every month
80.2/100first reading - change shows at the next update
025507510080.215 Aug

Ratings across platforms

4.3 · 305 · 3
Trustpilot
3.2
3 ratings · 33% positive
Google Play
4.3
286 ratings · 82% positive
50K+ installs
App Store
4.5
16 ratings · 88% positive
Measured August 17, 2026

Where Hawala.ae operates

8 markets
United Arab Emirates India Pakistan Bangladesh Philippines Egypt Nigeria Kenya

Rating distribution

All platforms
5
75% · 227
4
6% · 19
3
2% · 6
2
2% · 7
1
14% · 42

Rating & review volume over time

Trustpilot · 3.2★Google Play · 4.3★App Store · 4.5★Review volume · 305
12345Aug '26

Brand sentiment trend

positive sentiment, by platform
Trustpilot · 33%Google Play · 82%App Store · 88%
90%61%31%Aug '26

App screenshots

Google Play
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In the media

brand coverage
www.investopedia.com

What Is Hawala? Money Transfer Without Money Movement

www.investopedia.com · 1mo ago

Hawala, an ancient method of money transfer originating in South Asia, enables the movement of funds without the physical transfer of...

technext24.com

Hawala raises $3m to launch its app and power financial infrastructure across MENA

technext24.com · 2mo ago

Hawala Technology, a fintech startup serving the MENA region, has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Pharsalus Capital, with participation from...

www.newindianexpress.com

Multi-state cyber hawala syndicate busted, key accused held from UP

www.newindianexpress.com · 9mo ago

During the probe, it was found that the defrauded amount was systematically routed through multiple bank accounts operated using shell...

mena-fintech.org

Egypt Embraces Digital Remittances

mena-fintech.org · 11mo ago

Remittances are playing a vital role in Egypt's economy, serving as one of the country's largest sources of foreign exchange,...

www.orfonline.org

Fintech Corridors and Informal Flows: Reimagining Gulf-India Financial Security

www.orfonline.org · 12mo ago

India must secure its digital remittance corridors with the Gulf by aligning fintech innovation with robust cross-border regulation and...

Latest from social

Sample
Hawala.aeFacebook· 3d ago · Sep 1, 2026

Behind every feature is a team obsessed with the details. A look at how Hawala.ae ships.

2.4K💬 11193
Hawala.aeLinkedIn· 1w ago · Aug 27, 2026

Transparency matters. Here's how Hawala.ae keeps your money safe and your fees clear.

425💬 2712
Hawala.aeLinkedIn· 2w ago · Aug 18, 2026

Transparency matters. Here's how Hawala.ae keeps your money safe and your fees clear.

3.9K💬 11691
Hawala.aeFacebook· 3w ago · Aug 16, 2026

We're hiring across engineering, product and risk. Come build the future of finance with Hawala.ae.

889💬 3314

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hawala.ae designed for?

Hawala.ae primarily serves migrant workers in the UAE and the wider Gulf region who want to send money quickly and cheaply to family in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines and other countries.

How fast do transfers arrive through Hawala.ae?

Most transfers to popular corridors (India, Pakistan, Philippines) arrive within minutes thanks to partnerships with local payment networks. Transfers to bank accounts may take 1–2 business days.

What fees does Hawala.ae charge?

Hawala.ae charges a transparent, low fee per transfer (typically 0–2% plus a currency spread). This is significantly cheaper than traditional exchange bureaus or Western Union. Use the in-app fee calculator for exact costs.

Which currencies does Hawala.ae support?

Hawala.ae supports transfers in AED, USD, EUR, INR, PKR, BDT, PHP, EGP, NGN, KES and several other currencies. The in-app wallet is denominated in AED with real-time conversion to other currencies.

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Ratings & sentiment aggregated from Trustpilot, Google Play and App Store - anonymised store metrics only, no individual reviews.

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