Best choice: Wise
We tested & reviewed dozens of money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.
Wise appeared in 93.8% of Albania to the United States searches in the last 6 months, and was the top rated company out of 5 that support ALL to USD.
So for a great blend of cost, speed & features, make your Albania to the United States transfer using Wise.
How to to send from Albania to United States in the best way
Get the most from sending money from Albania to United States
Comparing providers offering services between Albania and the United States based on your specific transfer amount, is the easiest way to get the best price on your transfer.
We cover the entire ALL-USD market and have compared 5 providers offering services between Albania and the United States.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Lek to the United States.
Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall for transfers between the two countries, comparing gives you the best idea for your specific Albania to the United States transfer needs.
Cheapest way to send money to the United States from Albania: Wise
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Wise is 0.7% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 15* ALL and an exchange rate for buying US Dollar with Lek that is 0.02% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a Albania to United States transfer, Wise offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to the United States.
*The most common fee applied to ALL-USD by Wise, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to the United States from Albania: Wise.
Through our comparison, we found Wise to be the fastest option for sending Lek to US Dollar 75% of the time. For fast transfers between ALL and USD, Wise is a great option.
When sending money from Albania to the United States, Wise has an average fee of 43.12 ALL. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the fastest options, we compared the 5 money transfer providers offering Albania to the United States transfers for overall speed. This included transfer times to after depositing Lek to a money transfer account.
When you want the fastest way to send, Wise is our recommended choice for Albania to the United States transfers.
Sending large sums of money?
Of the 5 companies tested, Wise is the best rated for larger transfer amounts.
Whether for a property purchase, or as a gift, sending large amounts of money to United States from Albania can be expensive.
Wise is our choice for big transfers to ALL because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from Albania to United States
The total cost of sending money to United States from Albania is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for ALL-USD is 0.0109 USD per Lek.
Using a transfer company with an exchange rate as close to the mid-market rate as possible will result in being able to buy more US Dollar for your Leks.
Over the last three months, the average ALL-USD mid-market rate has seen each Lek worth 0.0109 USD. Within this we see a high of 0.0113, and a low of 0.0107.
Of the 5 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting ALL to USD.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Instarem has had an average fee of 15 ALL per transfer over the last 6 months, the lowest of the 5 providers compared. We would recommend searching to ensure you get the correct fee for your transfer amount.
Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of US Dollar eventually received in the United States.
This number should be a guide for your decision if cost is important. A higher amount of money received in the United States means a better overall cost of sending money from Albania.
Track the exchange rate for Lek to US Dollar
Sending money at the right time between ALL and USD can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much USD you get for your ALL.
Over the last six months, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from ALL to USD averaged 0.0109 USD.
The highest value recorded was 0.0113 USD, while the lowest was 0.0107 USD.
5 providers currently offer transfers between Albania and the United States close to this rate
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How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between United States and Albania.
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 Albania to United States.
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