Free remittances with Xpress Money
Benefits: UAE residents with relations affected by the earthquake in Nepal, can send money home for free with Xpress Money. The money exchange has waived all transfer fees on any remittances or transactions to the nation from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Beware of: The offer expires on May 31.
Free remittances with UAE Exchange
Benefits: Those sending money to Nepal – either to help family or humanitarian organisations – via UAE Exchange can also take advantage of zero transfer fees. The service fee offer applies to any money sent from any of UAE Exchange's 750 branches around the world.
Beware of: The offer expires on May 27.
Free minutes from Etisalat
Benefits: Members of the Nepali community in the UAE can claim five free outgoing international minutes to call family and loved ones in their home country. To apply, customers should SMS "NEPAL" to 1012 and their phone will be credited with free minutes to call any number in the country.
Beware of: Once the five minutes are up, standard international rates will apply.
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