Rapid Growth Expected for Digital Cross-Border Transfers in the Middle East
The annual report reveals a shift in the remittance sector with a growth spur, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
UAE – February 27, 2024: Prepay Nation, a global B2B marketplace for prepaid products has revealed in its first white paper ‘The Evolution of Cross-Border Transfers’ The document highlights a notable surge in demand for cross-border transfers within the Middle East, with a distinct focus on sophisticated and productized remittances.

According to recent data, the global digital cross-border transfers market is valued at $148.08 billion at the start of 2023, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.58% to reach $339.87 billion by 2030. Increased mobile phone usage, online shopping and the need for convenient, fast, and secure money transfer services are the primary drivers of this trend. UAE and Saudi Arabia are two of the largest remittance hubs in the region that sent an astounding $39.6BN and $39.3BN respectively in 2022, amounting to about 7% of the GDP of the two countries.
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