Fast transfers
Customers describe the remittance process as smooth, quick and easy, including an instant GCash transfer to the Philippines.
LuLu Exchange, Centro Building Satwa
Al Satwa
LuLu Exchange at Centro Building Satwa is a currency exchange and remittance service for sending money abroad, exchanging currency and handling related payment services. Reviews highlight quick transactions, helpful staff and strong rates for transfers to the Philippines.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
401 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Philippines rates
Several reviews specifically praise the exchange rate for sending money to the Philippines.
Helpful guidance
Customers say staff explain the process, answer questions and help resolve issues, including a card-dispatch problem between branches.
Lulu card
One review says transactions using the Lulu card came with a special rate.
WPS processing
A customer reports that the branch processed their WPS alongside sending money.
Welcoming service
Reviews repeatedly mention attentive, polite and friendly service, with one customer also appreciating help from the security staff with WiFi.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Philippines rates. If you are sending money to the Philippines, ask for the current PHP rate before confirming; several reviews focus on it.
Ask about GCash. For a Philippines transfer, ask whether GCash suits your recipient; one customer reported receiving the transfer instantly.
Check card rates. If you have a Lulu card, ask whether its special rate applies to your transaction.
Ask about WPS. If WPS is part of your errand, ask whether it can be processed during the same visit.
Go earlier. Avoid leaving the transaction until very late; one reviewer said they were not assisted at 22:59.
Plan the visit
Practical details
67JC+8MM Al Satwa - Shop No 2, Ground Floor, Centro Building 8A Street - Al Hudaiba Rd
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Rude encounter
One regular customer reported a rushed interaction, change being thrown back and confusion over how the transfer should be sent.
Late assistance
One reviewer said they were not assisted when they arrived at 22:59, so leaving a transaction until very late may be risky.
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The Bottom Line
LuLu Exchange at Centro Building Satwa handles currency exchange and international remittances. Reviews make it especially relevant for people sending money to the Philippines: customers mention good PHP rates, quick processing and an instant GCash transfer. The branch also comes up for WPS processing and transactions using a Lulu card, which one reviewer said received a special rate.
Speed is a consistent theme. Customers describe the process as smooth, hassle-free and very fast, while others say staff answered their questions and helped with practical problems. The warm welcome extends beyond the counter too; one review mentions the security guard helping with WiFi.
If you need guidance, the feedback suggests the team is generally approachable and patient. There are a couple of cautions. One regular customer described a rushed, discourteous interaction involving change being thrown back and confusion about the transfer instructions.
Another said they were not assisted when arriving at 22:59, so it is wiser not to leave an urgent transaction until very late. For a first visit, ask for the current Philippines rate, check whether GCash or WPS fits your needs, and confirm any Lulu card rate before proceeding.