Remitly (NASDAQ: RELY) has secured a Stored Value Facilities license with Exchange Business Category IV from the Central Bank of the UAE, becoming one of the first international remittance firms to do so. This authorization extends its regulated footprint in a key $50 billion remittance market.
The license enables Remitly to develop new, UAE-focused products for customers already sending money to over 175 countries. According to the company, 9.6 million quarterly users moved more than $80 billion in send volume over the last twelve months.
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Secures CBUAE Stored Value Facilities license with Exchange Business Category IV
Expands regulated presence in UAE, a $50 billion annual remittance market
Authorizes development of new products tailored for UAE customers
Supports company strategy to strengthen long-term growth in the region
Customer base of 9.6 million quarterly users with $80 billion send volume TTM
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Securing a Central Bank of the UAE stored value facilities license in a $50 billion remittance marke...
Analysis
Securing a Central Bank of the UAE stored value facilities license in a $50 billion remittance market expanded Remitly’s regulated footprint. Investors may weigh this growth option against recent insider net selling and watch how new UAE products translate into send volume.
Key Figures
Remittance corridors:more than 175 countriesUAE cross-border flows:$50 billionQuarterly users:9.6 million+5 more
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Remittance corridorsmore than 175 countriesCurrent Remitly coverage for money transfers
UAE cross-border flows$50 billionEstimated annual cross-border remittance volume from the UAE
Quarterly users9.6 millionQuarterly users worldwide referenced in article
Send volume$80 billionCustomer send volume over the last twelve months
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Key Terms
stored value facilities, digital remittance
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stored value facilitiesregulatory
"to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license with Exchange Business Category IV"
Electronic systems or accounts that hold prepaid money customers load for future purchases or transfers, such as e‑wallets, prepaid cards, gift cards, and stored digital balances. Regulators often treat them as payment instruments with specific rules because the stored funds represent a liability for the issuer. For investors, growth, redemption patterns, fraud risk, and regulatory requirements affect an issuer’s reported liabilities, cash flow timing, and compliance exposure — like a company holding many customers’ piggy banks.
digital remittancefinancial
"designed specifically for globally minded operators committed to investing in the region for the long term."
Digital remittance is the electronic transfer of money across borders using online platforms, mobile apps, or fintech services instead of cash or bank drafts; think of it like sending an email that carries funds. It matters to investors because these services generate revenue from transaction fees, foreign-exchange spreads and volume growth, and are affected by regulations, payment-rail costs and adoption trends that influence profitability and market size.
ABU DHABI, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY) is among the first international remittance companies to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license with Exchange Business Category IV from the Central Bank of the UAE, a major milestone in one of the world's largest remittance markets.This authorization further extends Remitly’s regulated global footprint and our service to customers across more than 175 countries, strengthening our position for long term growth in the region. The license follows a rigorous review process with the CBUAE and reflects the formal recognition of Remitly's commitment to the UAE and its customers. With the license secured, Remitly will be able to bring new products, purpose-built to serve UAE customers.
The UAE moves an estimated $50 billion across borders every year.Currently people in the UAE can transfer money via Remitly across more than 175 countries, with upfront fees and exchange rates, high transfer limits, and the speed and reliability that has earned the trust of 9.6 million quarterly users worldwide, who moved over $80 billion in send volume over the last twelve months. With CBUAE authorization in place, Remitly can now build and introduce new products designed to strengthen customers' financial lives across countries.
"The UAE is one of the most important remittance regions in the world, and receiving our CBUAE license is a defining moment for Remitly”,saidDavis Dominic Parakal, UAE CEO at Remitly. “We are grateful for the rigorous engagement with CBUAE throughout this process and are proud to operate to the high bar it has set for the industry. We are here to build something valuable for the diverse communities across the UAE."
This authorization arrives as the UAE accelerates its position as a global fintech leader. The CBUAE's dedicated digital remittance license category is designed specifically for globally minded operators committed to investing in the region for the long term. Remitly's presence here directly supports the UAE's 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which places fintech and digital financial services at the heart of the country's ambition to double the contribution of its digital economy to GDP.
The UAE license is the latest chapter in Remitly's global drive to expand access to fast, fair, and transparent financial services for the millions of people worldwide who have historically been underserved.
About Remitly: Remitly is a trusted provider of financial services that transcend borders. With a footprint spanning more than 175 countries, Remitly has built one of the world’s leading global money movement platforms, trusted by millions of customers. Remitly continues to evolve beyond a remittance company into a diversified, cross-border financial services provider, serving both consumers and businesses across a growing set of use cases.
What did Remitly (NASDAQ: RELY) announce on July 9, 2026 about its UAE license?
Remitly announced it received a Stored Value Facilities license with Exchange Business Category IV from the Central Bank of the UAE. According to the company, this authorization marks a major regulatory milestone in one of the world’s largest remittance markets and expands its global footprint.
What is a Stored Value Facilities license from the Central Bank of the UAE for Remitly (RELY)?
The Stored Value Facilities license with Exchange Business Category IV allows Remitly to operate regulated digital remittance and stored value services in the UAE. According to Remitly, this authorization follows a rigorous review by the Central Bank and formally recognizes its commitment to UAE customers.
How will the UAE Stored Value Facilities license impact Remitly (RELY) customers?
The UAE license enables Remitly to build and launch new products specifically for UAE customers. According to Remitly, people in the UAE already send money to over 175 countries with upfront fees, exchange rates, high transfer limits, and the speed and reliability its platform is known for.
How large is the UAE remittance market Remitly (RELY) is targeting with its new license?
The UAE moves an estimated $50 billion across borders every year, representing a major remittance corridor. According to Remitly, securing the Central Bank of the UAE authorization strengthens its position for long-term growth in this significant, globally important remittance market.
What user and transaction volume metrics did Remitly (RELY) share with its UAE license news?
Remitly reported 9.6 million quarterly users worldwide who moved over $80 billion in send volume over the last twelve months. According to the company, this scale underpins its ability to bring fast, fair, and transparent financial services to UAE customers and other underserved communities.
How does Remitly’s UAE Stored Value Facilities license support the country’s We the UAE 2031 vision?
Remitly stated its presence in the UAE supports the We the UAE 2031 vision, which prioritizes fintech and digital finance. According to the company, the Central Bank’s dedicated digital remittance license category backs globally minded operators investing in the region’s digital economy growth.
Why is the Central Bank of the UAE authorization important for Remitly (RELY) investors?
The authorization expands Remitly’s regulated global footprint and positions it for long-term regional growth, according to the company. Operating in a $50 billion annual UAE remittance market with a dedicated digital remittance license may enhance product offerings and customer reach over time.
