Fast transfers
Customers report quick remittances, including a Nepal wallet transfer received within minutes.
Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C. Bur Dubai
Al Raffa
Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C. Bur Dubai is a money transfer and currency exchange branch in Al Raffa. Reviews point to quick remittances, including a Nepal wallet transfer received within minutes, alongside salary-related services and generally helpful counter support.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
292 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good rates
Several customers describe the currency exchange and remittance rates as good or competitive.
Efficient service
One review found transactions consistently quick and efficient even with only three people working the floor.
Helpful support
Reviews describe staff as patient and supportive, including help with salary card activation.
Salary withdrawal
Customers mention an easy salary withdrawal experience at the branch.
Long-term trust
Some reviewers say they have used this branch for more than 10 years, and one reported 18 years of use.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check queues. Check the counter situation before committing time; one visit involved a 30-minute wait with only one counter working.
Ask about coins. If you are exchanging coins, confirm acceptance first, as a regular customer was turned away.
Confirm WPS timing. For WPS salary services, ask when funds will reach the bank account because one review reports a two-to-three-day delay.
Expect speed. For a straightforward remittance, the branch has been reported to process transfers quickly, including a wallet transfer received within minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Two reviews describe waiting around 30 minutes while only one of nine counters was working.
Coin refusal
A regular customer said the branch unexpectedly refused to accept coins for exchange.
WPS delays
One review says WPS salary deposits can take two to three days to reach employees’ bank accounts.
Poor handling
A reviewer criticised the manager’s way of speaking to customers.
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The Bottom Line
C. Bur Dubai is a practical option in Al Raffa for currency exchange and sending money abroad. Reviews specifically mention wallet transfers to Nepal, salary withdrawal, and salary card activation.
The strongest recurring theme is speed: customers describe quick transactions, and one says a Nepal wallet transfer arrived within minutes. Rates also receive positive mentions. Long-term customers say the branch has offered good or competitive rates, while many describe the counter staff as polite, patient, friendly and helpful.
For a routine exchange or remittance, that combination of speed and assistance is the main reason to consider it. There are a few important caveats. Two April reviews report roughly 30-minute waits despite nine counters, with only one operating.
If your timing is tight, check how busy the branch is before joining the queue. A regular customer was also refused when trying to exchange coins, so confirm that service in advance. WPS deserves extra checking: one customer says salary deposits took two to three days to reach employees’ bank accounts, despite cooperative staff.
Ask about the expected crediting time before relying on it for an urgent payment.