Careem Pay Expands Remittance Service to Jordan
Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the Careem app, has announced the expansion of its remittance service to Jordan. This new feature allows UAE residents to send money directly to bank accounts in Jordan.
According to Careem, transfers are completed within 24 hours on average. The service supports direct bank transfers in Jordanian Dinars to any valid IBAN.
This move comes as part of Careem Pay's wider effort to serve some of the world's largest remittance corridors, including India, Pakistan, the UK, Europe, the Philippines, Lebanon, and Egypt.
Careem Pay reported that the UAE is home to a large Jordanian expat community. Annual remittances from the UAE to Jordan have exceeded USD 1 billion in recent years.
Mohammad El Saadi, VP of Careem Pay, revealed, '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.'
The launch was timed ahead of Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha. Historically, international money transfers increase during these periods as customers support their families abroad.
To mark the launch, Careem Pay introduced limited-time offers: First-time remittance users get zero fees on their first two transfers to Jordan.
Repeat customers can send up to AED 25,000 per transaction, with a fixed AED 10 fee.
Careem Plus members enjoy added benefits. These include zero fees on transfers above AED 1,500 and lower fees on smaller amounts. They also receive exclusive perks across Careem services, such as discounted rides and free delivery on food and groceries.
To send money to Jordan or other supported countries, users can download the latest version of the Careem app and select 'Send Money' from the home screen.
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