Careem Pay Now Sends Money to Lebanon for Free

UAE-based Lebanese senders can now move money home through Careem Pay directly into Whish Money cash pickup points across Lebanon, with the two companies waiving cash-out fees on the corridor through May 15, 2026. The integration lets users send up to AED 8,000 per transaction in US dollars from the Careem app. Beneficiaries collect the cash at over 1,000 Whish Money locations spread across Lebanon, with transfers reportedly clearing in minutes. How the Zero-Fee Window Works Zero cash-out fees apply between February 15 and May 15, 2026, on international transfers received through Careem Pay and cashed out at any Whish Money location in Lebanon. First-time Careem Pay users can also stack up to AED 500 in cashback by entering the code "WELCOME" on their first global transfer. Pickup is available across Lebanese cities and smaller towns, an important detail in a country where access to physical banking has narrowed since the 2019 financial crisis. Why Cash Pickup Channels Carry Weight in Lebanon Lebanon's banking sector remains under capital controls, with depositors still unable to freely access their pre-crisis savings. Most domestic transactions now run on cash dollars or through e-wallets like Whish Money, which has built one of the largest agent networks in the country. Remittances are a lifeline for Lebanese households. Lebanon ranks among the world's most remittance-dependent economies, and reducing fees on a high-volume corridor like UAE to Lebanon directly raises the dollar amount families ultimately receive. Careem Pay's Wider Remittance Push The Lebanon launch is part of a broader Careem Pay expansion announced in late January 2026. Alongside the Whish Money tie-up, Careem rolled out wallet-to-wallet transfers to Egypt and cash pickups in the Philippines, two other major remittance destinations for Gulf-based expatriate workers. Careem, owned by Uber, has been turning its super-app into a financial services platform with Careem Pay at the center. Adding low-