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Find the best ways to transfer money from United States to Albania

Compare the best deals on transfers from the United States to Albania. Explore the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best USD to ALL exchange rates.

Read on for the insights and in-depth analysis, and all you need to send money to Albania from United States.

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Wise was the top rated provider from United States to Albania

"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%
Revolut was the cheapest from United States to Albania

"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%
Ria Money Transfer was the fastest from United States to Albania

"Ria Money Transfer has over 35 yeas of trusted experience. Send money online to over 190 countries, and to over 500,000 pickup locations."

Fees
$1 - $10
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

Best recommended: Wise

Wise is our top pick for sending US Dollar to Albania.

Of the 8 money transfer providers tested and reviewed, Wise scored highly for its competitive rates and fees.

Wise appeared in 100% of United States to Albania searches, and was the top rated company supporting USD to ALL transfers.

Make your United States to Albania transfer using Wise for the best mix of cost and speed.

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Getting the best deal on your United States to Albania transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United States to Albania
Wise
Total number of US - AL providers
8
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Ria Money Transfer
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise

Considerations when sending from United States to Albania

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Compare providers

Comparing money transfer companies with services between the United States and Albania, based on your specific transfer amount and transfer needs, is the best way to send money at the best price.

For this route, we’ve compared 8 providers providing services between United States and Albania. This ensures you will get the best options when sending Lek to Albania.

Over the last six months, we’ve picked Wise as the best overall provider. However, comparing based on the amount you want to send to Albania will provide a specific provider that’s best for transferring money from the United States.

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Understanding the US Dollar-Lek exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulations
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Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money from US Dollar in Albania
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Confirm the ID you need
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money to Albania from the United States: Revolut

Revolut offers the cheapest combination of low fees and competitive exchange rates of the 8 providers we compared.

They offer an average fee of 0* USD and exchange rate between USD-ALL that is 0.14% different to the mid-market rate.

In comparison, Revolut is 1.1% cheaper than the second-best option.

To secure affordable and great rates on a USD to Albania transfer, Revolut is our recommended choice.

*The most common fee applied to USD-ALL by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to send money to Albania from the United States: Ria Money Transfer

We compared 8 companies and found Ria Money Transfer offers the fastest money transfers between the United States and Albania.

Our comparison shows Ria Money Transfer is the fastest option for sending US Dollar into Lek 71.9% of the time. For urgent USD to ALL money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.

A USD-Lek transfer through Ria Money Transfer comes with an average 4 USD fee.

To ensure Ria Money Transfer was the 'fastest' option we compared 8 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United States to Albania and is a combination of depositing US Dollar, transfer times to Albania and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.

When speed is a priority, Ria Money Transfer is the top choice for sending into Albania from the United States.

Transfer a large amount of money

For transferring bigger sums of money to Albania from the United States, opt for a provider with a competitive exchange rate and strong account management.

Wise is the best rated company for sending large amounts of Lek to Albania out of
8 companies offering the service.

Whether for a property purchase, or for business, sending large amounts of money to Albania from the United States has the potential to be very expensive.

Wise is our choice for big transfers to USD because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.

Understanding the cost of transferring money from United States to Albania

The total cost of money transfers from United States to Albania is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for USD-ALL is currently 94.5239 ALL per US Dollar. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more Lek for your US Dollars.

  • To give a historic average, over the last three months the USD-ALL mid-market rate has been 91.6458 ALL per US Dollar, this has had a high of 94.1984 and a low of 88.6789.

  • From the 8 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rate on transfers to Albania and the United States.

  • Generally, the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to ALL will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending US Dollars to Albania.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Revolut at an average of 0 USD per transfer over the last 6 months. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in Lek. Simply, the higher the amount received in the United States, the lower the cost of sending from Albania.

How to find the best exchange rate for US Dollar to Lek

Timing is essential for sending money between USD and ALL. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ALL you get for your USD.

Mid-market Rate
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= 94.523919 ALL

Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.

  • Over the past six months, the exchange rate from USD to ALL has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 91.6458.

  • During this period, the highest value recorded was 94.1984, while the lowest was 88.6789.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United States to Albania offers an exchange rate that is only -0.01% above the mid-market rate.

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United States to
Albania money transfer payment methods

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from the United States to Albania.

    A money transfer company like Revolut offer bank transfers between the United States and Albania with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank. 


    On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 8 we tested when sending USD to Albania.

    Revolut has an average fee of
    0 USD for money transfersfrom the United States to Albania. Overall, they offer a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from the United States to Albania with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Wise.


    Wise is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from the United States to Albania, competing among a total of 8 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards


    Wise is our top choice of the 8 companies offering credit card transfers from the United States to Albania.

    Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can result in a fee being charged by your card issuer as it is considered as a cash advance. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Albania and United States.


Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.

We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.

This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from United States to Albania.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to ALL.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.