Send money to Algeria

Send money to Algeria with confidence. Support your loved ones in North Africa by making an easy money transfer via our website or app, or in person.

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Send money easily from Belgium to Algeria

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Do you want to send a present to a loved one, help out your family or invest in a business opportunity? With Western Union, you can send money to Algeria reliably.

With cash pickup
Cash pickup is particularly convenient for your loved ones on the other side of the Mediterranean. The funds can be easily withdrawn in cash at one of our thousands of agent locations in Algeria, from Oran to Algiers, in Constantine and other places.
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Do you want to send a present to a loved one, help out your family or invest in a business opportunity? With Western Union, you can send money to Algeria reliably.

Send money to Algeria online
Transfer money to Algeria from your tablet, your laptop or any other device that can connect to the Internet. Create a Western Union profile for free, log in and fill in your receiver’s details.
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Send money to Algeria with our app
By downloading the Western Union^® app, it’s easy to send money to Algeria whenever you want, wherever you are. You can also set up automatic transfers.
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Send money to Algeria in person
If you prefer to do things in person, you can visit one of our agent locations around Belgium to quickly and easily transfer money to friends and family overseas.
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A wide network of agent locations

Your loved ones can pick up money from anywhere, from Oran to Algiers, by visiting a nearby Western Union agent location.

Easy transfer tracking

Track your money transfer when sending money from Belgium to Algeria with your unique MTCN (money transfer control number).

Speed up your future transactions

Easily repeat your money transfers by saving the receiver’s details, and save time when you next need to send money Algeria.

Pay how you like

Choose the payment method that suits you best for sending money to Algeria — credit³ or debit card, using a bank account, or Sofort.

Why choose Western Union?

Various payment methods

Send money from home or on the go online or via the Western Union^® app.

Worldwide reach

With Western Union, you can transfer money from Belgium to 200+ countries and territories around the world.

Enhanced security

Our encryption and fraud prevention measures protect your Western Union money transfers.

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Send money to Algeria with just a few taps in our app

Send money to Algeria wherever you are, from your office to the terrace of your favorite café.

Save your loved ones’ details to make your next money transfer to Algeria even easier.

Follow the progress of your transfer in real time with our tracking tool.

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Choose the payment method that suits you best

With your credit³ or debit card

With Sofort

With your bank account

More information on sending money to Algeria

Work out fees in advance
We are clear and transparent about the applicable fees for money transfers to Algeria. See our transfer fees² in advance, with no obligation to complete the transaction.
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Have your receiver’s details ready
You need to provide your receiver’s full name exactly as it appears on their ID. We may also ask you to provide the reason for the money transfer to Algeria, as well as additional information regarding the origin of the funds.
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Send money in minutes¹
When you send money from Belgium to Algeria with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones within minutes¹.
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Spoil your loved ones on special occasions

A birthday in Algiers, New Year, Eid or a birth in Constantine… all perfect opportunities to put a smile on your loved ones’ faces by transferring them money with Western Union.

Ready to send money to Algeria?

If you want to know more, we have an FAQ section below, but if you’re ready to send money to Algeria, you can do so right away.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I transfer money to Algeria online?

Create a profile or log in to your Western Union account and click “Continue.”
Select “Algeria” in the “Send to” box and enter the amount you would like to send in the relevant box.
Once you’ve entered the desired amount, you’ll be asked to choose how the receiver will get the money — in their bank account or to be picked up in cash.
For the next step, select a payment method. You should now be able to see a comprehensive quote.
Click “Continue” to go to the next page and fill out both your own and the receiver’s details. You will also be asked to indicate the reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.
Once you’ve confirmed the transaction, you’ll receive a unique MTCN (money transfer control number) to track the progress of your transfer. You can share this number with your receiver.

What do I need to send money to Algeria online?

To send money to Algeria online, you’ll need to provide us with the following information:

The full name of your receiver in Algeria; make sure that it matches the name on the ID that the receiver will use to collect the funds.
The email address and telephone number of your receiver, if you have them.
The reason for transferring money to Algeria.
Information about the source of the funds.

You’ll also need to register and verify your Western Union profile.

How do I send money to Algeria from a Western Union agent location?

If you want to transfer money from a Western Union agent location, find one nearby. Why not use our online tool to find your nearest agent location? Once you’ve found an agent location, please do the following:

Visit your chosen agent location with your ID, your bank details and the receiver’s bank details.
Pay for your transfer using your chosen payment method.
Keep your unique MTCN (money transfer control number). You can find it on your receipt and share it with your receiver.

How do I work out the transfer fees for sending money to Algeria?

Once you’ve selected your payment method, how the receiver wants the money and the transfer amount on our dedicated page, the details regarding the transfer fees², estimated transfer time and exchange rates will display.

How long does the transfer take to get to Algeria?

Please bear in mind that the payment method chosen may affect the delivery time for the funds. For example, a money transfer to Algeria paid in cash can arrive in a few minutes¹, but this can take 1–2 working days¹ when paid for by bank transfer.

Got more questions?

Check out our FAQs or contact our customer service team.

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¹ Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For money transfers made by cell phone, the funds will be paid to the receiver’s mobile wallet account provider so they can then be credited to the account linked to the receiver’s cell phone number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS, account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form to learn more about restrictions.

² Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing an intermediary money transfer company, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel and location, based on a number of factors. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice.

³ Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.