Sending money home from Qatar
Exchange houses vs banks vs apps, and costs.
In short
Exchange houses such as Al Zaman and City Exchange, bank apps and fintech apps all send money abroad. There are no remittance taxes. Compare the exchange rate, not only the fee.
- Tax
- None
- Fee
- QAR 0–25
- Speed
- Minutes–2 days
- Regulator
- QCB
Step by step
Tick each step as you finish it. Open a step to see what to do.
One-time.
15 min
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Use licensed providers
Don’t
- Don’t send money for others
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Large or frequent transfers may require proof of income.
Common questions
Is there a monthly limit?
No legal limit, but providers apply checks.
Official links
Background and more detail
Exchange houses such as Al Zaman and City Exchange, bank apps and fintech apps all send money abroad. There are no remittance taxes. Compare the exchange rate, not only the fee.
Key facts
- Tax: None
- Fee: QAR 0–25
- Speed: Minutes–2 days
- Regulator: QCB
Steps
- Register with QID – One-time.
- Add beneficiary – Name must match bank account.
- Send and keep receipt
Watch out
- Large or frequent transfers may require proof of income.
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