First Exchange
Remit Fast, Track Anytime
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Send money home safely and instantly. First Exchange — Oman's trusted remittance service with real-time rates, easy registration, and transfers to 30+ countries.
First Exchange — fast, secure, and affordable money transfers from Oman to family and friends worldwide.
Send money to 25+ countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Europe — with competitive exchange rates and low fees.
Features:
- Send money via bank deposit, cash pickup, or mobile wallet
- Live exchange rates updated in real time
- Biometric login (fingerprint/Face ID)
- Automatic session timeout for your security
- Privacy policy available in 11 languages
- Track your transactions and view receipts
- Add and manage beneficiaries easily
- Country flags for all supported corridors
Licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Oman.
more Security improvements and a faster, safer registration process. Available in Oman.
2.3.0 6d ago
This update includes security improvements and performance enhancements to keep your account safe and the app running smoothly. Thank you for using First Exchange.
2.2.15 Oct 17
This update strengthens the security of the account registration process and includes performance and stability improvements. Thank you for using First Exchange.
2.2.14 Oct 14
Improved account registration reliability — fixed an issue where some devices could not complete identity verification
Exchange rate display on receipts now shows local currency per unit of foreign currency for clearer readability
2.2.13 Oct 2
Improved security for account registration
Performance and stability improvements
2.2.12 Sep 30
Swahili (Kiswahili) language now fully supported
You can now enter who referred you when sending money
Minor improvements and bug fixes
2.2.10 Sep 13
• Full name field replaces First and Last name fields
• Swahili language added
2.2.8 Sep 7
• Arabic name field is now optional during registration — non-Arab customers can proceed without entering an Arabic name
• Employer and occupation are now auto-filled from ID card data
• ID type is automatically detected based on nationality
• Permanent address is pre-filled from current address
• Increased eKYC capacity for smoother registration during peak hour
2.2.7 Sep 1
Bug fixes and improvements:
- You can now edit your email and address in Profile → Contacts
- Fixed an issue where Cash Pickup asked for location selection twice
2.2.5 Aug 17
Fixed an issue where some iOS devices were incorrectly showing "VPN Detected" even when no VPN was active. The app now correctly identifies VPN connections without blocking normal usage.
2.2.3 Aug 6
Security and stability improvements:
- Auto-logout: The app now automatically logs you out after 5 minutes of inactivity to protect your account
- Enhanced security checks for safer transactions
- General performance improvements
2.2.2 Aug 5
- Added VPN detection: the app now requires VPN to be disabled for security and regulatory compliance
- Improved payment gateway error handling for smoother transaction recovery
- Fixed auto-cancel on payment validation failures to prevent transaction blocking
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.2.1 Aug 3
What's new in v2.2.0:
- Enhanced security for account registration with improved identity verification
- Profile section redesigned for a cleaner, more secure experience
- Selfie capture upgraded with a guided face frame for better photo quality
- All dialogs and popups refined for a polished, consistent look
- General stability and performance improvements
2.2.0 Jul 30
Bug fixes and improvements:
- Improved app stability and login reliability
- Fixed an issue where some users experienced errors on the PIN screen after app updates
- Performance and security enhancements
2.1.6 Jul 26
New
- Locked out of your account? Tap "Can't access your account?" on the login screen to request a phone number change. Our team will call you within 24 hours to verify.
- Cancel a pending transfer directly from the Send screen — no need to switch to History.
Improvements
- The payment page is no longer blocked by an on-screen helper while you're entering card details.
- Forgot PIN now works reliably and is accessible from the login screen, the Set Up Mobile Access screen, and the Change PIN screen.
- Under-the-hood improvements to session security and stability.
2.1.5 Jul 24
Version 2.0.50
Easier registration: if your ROP-registered phone number has changed, you can now enter a different number for verification right away — no waiting required
Clear payment options: when a payment needs attention, you'll see "Continue to payment" and "Cancel" buttons instead of a generic error
Improved session security with automatic logout after 5 minutes of inactivity, including a 30-second warning before signing out
Performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother experience
We regularly update the app to improve speed, reliability, and your overall experience.
2.1.0 Jul 22
Version 2.0.50
Easier registration: if your ROP-registered phone number has changed, you can now enter a different number for verification right away — no waiting required
Clear payment options: when a payment needs attention, you'll see "Continue to payment" and "Cancel" buttons instead of a generic error
Improved session security with automatic logout after 5 minutes of inactivity, including a 30-second warning before signing out
Performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother experience
We regularly update the app to improve speed, reliability, and your overall experience.
2.0.50 Jul 18
Version 2.0.48
New refresh button on the home screen to instantly update exchange rates with a single tap
Fixed keyboard stability issue on the Send Money screen — the keyboard no longer jumps while entering amounts
Improved session security with automatic logout after 5 minutes of inactivity, including a 30-second warning before signing out
Performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother sending experience
We regularly update the app to improve speed, reliability, and your overall experience.
2.0.48 Jul 9
Version 2.0.45
Improved payout method selection: choose between bank transfer, cash pickup, and mobile wallet with a clearer, streamlined interface
Better mobile wallet experience: your wallet number is now pre-filled and easier to update at send time
Enhanced phone number entry with automatic country code formatting when adding or editing beneficiaries
Performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother sending experience
We regularly update the app to improve speed, reliability, and your overall experience.
2.0.45 Jul 6
- Auto session timeout for enhanced security
- Privacy policy in 11 languages with accept/decline
- Redesigned login screen with security badge
- Country flags display fixed for all devices
- Quick actions in single row on home screen
- Add beneficiary button moved to top of send flow
- Long-press to hide transactions in history
- All exchange rate corridors now visible
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.43 Jun 30
What's New in v2.0.30
Multilingual Support
The app now supports 11 languages: Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tagalog, Sinhala, Nepali, Indonesian, Swahili, French, and Chinese. Switch languages from any screen using the new language toggle.
More Corridors and Payout Options
Send money to 15+ countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, Egypt, Tanzania, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Morocco, Kenya, Jordan, and more. Choose cash pickup, bank deposit, or mobile wallet depending on the destination.
Faster Transactions
Compliance screening is now 20x faster. Common names that previously caused delays now process in under a second.
Payment Flow Improvements
Clearer confirmation dialog when leaving a payment in progress
Fixed an issue where the app could hang after cancelling a payment
Send timeout extended for large transactions
Security and Stability
Improved eKYC reliability with automatic retry
Manual registration fallback if eKYC is temporarily unavailable
Better handling of payment gateway redirects
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.30 Jun 24
Choose your payout method: Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, or Mobile Wallet — pick what works best for your beneficiary
• Cash Pickup agent selection: Choose from multiple pickup locations (HBL, Meezan, UBL, and more)
• Mobile Wallet support: Send directly to M-Pesa, bKash, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and GCash
• Simplified beneficiary creation: Add cash or wallet beneficiaries without entering bank details
• Improved login experience with clearer phone and PIN entry
• Session stability improvements
2.0.18 Jun 19
Improved login experience — clear step-by-step phone and PIN entry
Smarter profile management with structured occupation and income fields
Better document capture with image quality guidance
Enhanced registration flow with improved identity verification
Performance improvements and bug fixes
2.0.16 Jun 18
- Share transaction receipts as professional PDF documents
- Compact, cleaner receipt layout
- Send amount validation for safer transactions
- Fix profile fields (date of birth, gender, country of birth) directly in the app
- Upgrade identity from Passport to Resident Card or Civil ID with automatic Huwiya verification
- Configurable send limits
- Performance and stability improvements
2.0.4 May 31
New app icon, biometric authentication, simplified send money flow, transaction history tracking, and improved Bangladesh corridor support.
2.0.1 (24) May 24
Security improvements and a faster, safer registration process. Available in Oman.
more Version 2.3.0 6d ago
Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app.