How to send money to Algeria from Spain with the best EUR-DZD rate

Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Spain to Algeria with confidence.

Right now, for EUR/DZD

• Wise is our top choice for EUR to DZD transfers. Sending 7,000 EUR to DZD will cost you €96.34 in fees, and you will receive 1,048,161.99 DZD. The delivery time usually is next week.

• Paysend offers the lowest fees of the 3 available options. This cost combines the exchange rate between the Euro and Algerian Dinar that is 0.69% different to the mid-market rate and the fee of 0 EUR.

• Fastest way to transfer money to Algeria from Spain is with Paysend. For example, sending €7,000 to Algeria with Paysend will be minutes - 24 hours. But, it can be quicker or longer depending on the exact amount, as well as the day and time of your transfer.

Our analysis, and search results, include 3 providers that operate between Spain and Algeria. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Spain when you need to send money to Algeria.

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Algerian Dinar when you send Euro to Algeria.

The current exchange rate between the Euro and Algerian Dinar is 151.4021, but it constantly changes.

When calculating the costs of money transfers between Spain and Algeria, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the EUR-DZD mid-market rate equals 151.4021 DZD per Euro.

• Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Paysend, only 0 EUR. We would recommend searching for your exact send amount to get an idea of fees.

• Amount Received: The amount received in Algerian Dinar is the biggest indicator the total cost of sending money from Spain to Algeria. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in Algeria, the less it is costing to send from Spain.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more DZD for the same amount of Euro. But, the best way to lock in a price between Spain and Algeria is by using a forward contract.

A debit card is the our recommended option for money transfers between Spain and Algeria.

Here are all the ways to send money from Spain to Algeria:

Bank transfers

Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from Spain to Algeria.

By using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Spain to Algeria, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Spain to Algeria with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Wise.


Wise is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from Spain to Algeria.

Credit cards

When it comes to credit card transfers from Spain to Algeria, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Spain and Algeria to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Spain and Algeria.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Spain to Algeria.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. Some companies will become more expensive after certain thresholds are hit.

We’d recommend using Wise if you need to send large amounts of EUR to Algeria. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Algeria is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Spain, or entering Algeria. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Algeria. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account. It’s likely not all providers serving transfers from Spain to Algeria will offer every method, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

A direct transfer to a bank account is one of the more common ways to transfer from Spain into Algerian Dinar. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Spain and Algeria.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Spain and Algeria.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Paysend.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Spain and Algeria, you will need to verify your ID.

The exact documents you need might vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part, in Spain this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Algeria it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Algeria, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Spain and Algeria, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where the money comes from.

We recommend Wise in part due to their easy sign up process in Spain.

When sending large amounts of money between Spain and Algeria there will be tax implications to consider.

Some transfers into Algerian Dinar may need to be reported to tax authorities in Algeria, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances differ in Algeria based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Spain or Algeria to discuss your personal circumstances.