how can we transfer money from kuwait to india

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#147 : Bengaluru - 03 September 2025 at 11:56 pm

You have several options to transfer money from Kuwait to India, depending on how fast, cheap, and convenient you want the transfer to be. Here are the main methods:


 1. Through Banks (SWIFT / Wire Transfer)

  • Most Kuwaiti banks (like NBK, Gulf Bank, KFH) allow international transfers directly to Indian bank accounts.

  • Requires recipient’s bank details (name, account number, IFSC code, bank name).

  • Fees: Usually higher than exchange houses.

  • Time: 1–3 working days.


 2. Exchange Houses / Money Transfer Agents

Popular and widely used in Kuwait:

  • UAE Exchange (Now Unimoni)

  • Lulu Exchange

  • Al Mulla Exchange

  • Western Union / MoneyGram

 Pros:

  • Cheaper than banks.

  • Faster (often same day or within 24 hours).

  • Cash pickup or direct bank deposit in India.


 3. Online Money Transfer Services

If you have an Indian bank account, you can use:

  • Wise (TransferWise)

  • Remitly

  • Xoom (by PayPal)

  • Instarem

4. Mobile Wallets / UPI

Some services let you send money directly to UPI IDs in India (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm).

  • Supported by Remitly, Wise, and some exchange houses.

  • Recipient gets instant credit in their UPI-linked bank account.

 

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