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Sending Money Home: Understanding Remittance Trends and Fees in 2026

Every month, billions of riyals move out of Saudi Arabia as expats send money home to family — remittances from the Kingdom reached SR144.2 billion in a recent full year, the highest level in years. If you're one of the millions of people regularly sending part of your salary home, a few practical habits can meaningfully improve how much of that money actually arrives.

01 Aug 2026