Careem Pay, the digital payments service integrated within the Careem app, has expanded its international money transfer offerings by launching direct bank transfers from the UAE to Jordan. The new service responds to demand from the UAE’s substantial Jordanian expatriate community, who send over USD 1 billion annually to support family, education, and personal investments back home.

Jordan joins an established network of popular remittance destinations already supported by Careem Pay, including India, Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon, the UK, Europe, and the Philippines. The introduction of this service coincides with increased activity around Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha, when remittances typically spike as expats send money home for charity and festive preparations.

Mohammad El Saadi, Vice President of Careem Pay, highlighted the importance of this service: “Sending money home is one of the most meaningful things our customers do with Careem Pay. For many Jordanian expats, it’s about supporting loved ones, covering school fees, or helping parents with everyday expenses. We wanted to make that process simpler, faster, and more affordable”.

To mark the launch, Careem Pay is offering first-time users zero-fee transfers for their first two transactions to Jordan. Regular users can transfer up to AED 25,000 per transaction for a fixed fee of AED 10, while Careem Plus members enjoy zero fees on transfers above AED 1,500, along with reduced charges for smaller amounts. Additionally, Careem Plus subscribers gain benefits across other Careem services, including discounted rides and free food and grocery deliveries.

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Funds sent via Careem Pay arrive within 24 hours on average — providing a speed comparable to traditional exchange houses — and are directly credited in Jordanian Dinars to any valid Jordanian International Bank Account Number (IBAN). This streamlined process underscores Careem Pay’s commitment to simplifying financial transactions for its users.

To start sending money to Jordan or explore other remittance corridors, users simply need to download the latest Careem app update and select the “Send Money” feature directly from the home screen.