If you are traveling in The Middle East and having issues with the ATMs there, then you’ve come to the right place.
Getting Cash Without Using The ATMs In The Middle East:
– Send Money To The Middle East & Pick It Up Locally
If there are no ATMs close by or the ATMs in The Middle East are not working with your card, check our guides which show you how to send yourself money online and pick it up at an authorized local cash pick up point. Also useful if you want to avoid paying ATM fees / make larger withdrawals.
It is a very similar process to buying something online with your debit card and is probably the quickest way to send money to yourself in The Middle East.
– Destination Specific Guides
Check out our Country Specific Guides for when there’s no ATM or you’re having problems with ATMs in The Middle East:
Option 1: World Remit
You can use the above method to quickly transfer money to an overseas bank account, perhaps to pay for your accommodation or an activity.
For more information visit this FAQs section.
Option 2: Wise (formerly TransferWise)
This another service that also offers bank transfers. If you are new to the service, and follow THIS LINK, you will automatically pay NO FEES on your first transfer of up to £500 (or the equivalent amount in any other currency).
Arguably the best thing about them is that they give you the mid-market rate on the currency exchange, so it’s much cheaper than a traditional bank to bank wire transfer. You won’t need any SWIFT or IBAN numbers, just the name of the account holder, their account number, the bank name and branch location.
Option 3 : Xe Money Transfer or OFX
Xe Money Transfer have a handy app for converting currencies quickly. You can also send money directly through their app. Follow this link to see options.
OFX also offer bank to bank transfer, either through their website or app. Follow this link for more info.
Useful Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East
Here are two useful links to find the nearest ATMs in The Middle East : visa / mastercard