Send Money To Belgium

Personal
Business
From
United States Flag
United States
USD
To
Belgium Flag
Belgium
EUR
1 USD equals
0.938 EUR
Updated on September 21, 2023
 
How much to transfer?
$1-$1k
$1k-$10k
$10k +
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OFX Logo
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    0.4% margin for new customers referred by iCompareFX
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Online and phone transfers
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$
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low

Fees
87
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medium

2-3 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank transfer
  • Debit card (UK only)
  • BPAY (Australia only)
  • Direct debit (U.S. only)

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    0.4% margin for new customers referred by iCompareFX
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Online and phone transfers

Support

  • Phone
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Phone
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low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    Pay no fees for personal transfers
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    Get competitive exchange rates
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    Lets you schedule transfers with ease
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    Trading in some currencies possible only over the phone
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    Website access only in English

Currencies Direct Logo
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    Forward contracts and limit orders
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Travel money solutions for residents of the UK
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    Multilingual website
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low

Fees
84
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medium

2-3 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank transfer
  • Debit card

Features

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    Forward contracts and limit orders
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Travel money solutions for residents of the UK
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    Multilingual website

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
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$
$

low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    Schedule transfers easily
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    Make use of hedging tools
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    Accepts customers from most countries
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    Cannot sign up from all states in the U.S.

XE Money Transfer Logo
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Competitive exchanges rates
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    Limit orders
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    Multilingual website and customer service
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low

Fees
71
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medium

2-3 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • BPAY (Australia)

Features

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    Fee-free transfers
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    Competitive exchanges rates
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    Limit orders
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    Multilingual website and customer service

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
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$
$

low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    No fees for personal transfers
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    Accepts payments in several currencies
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    Target specific rates using limit orders
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    No debit or credit card payments
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    No scheduled transfers

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    Bank account transfers and cash transfers
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    Mobile airtime and mobile wallets top up
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    Home delivery of transferred funds
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    Multicurrency WorldRemit Wallet
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    Multilingual website
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$
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medium

Fees
63
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fast

1-2 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • Debit / Credit card
  • Google / Apply Pay
  • POLi (Australia)

Features

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    Bank account transfers and cash transfers
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    Mobile airtime and mobile wallets top up
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    Home delivery of transferred funds
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    Multicurrency WorldRemit Wallet
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    Multilingual website

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
$
$
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medium

Fees
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fast

1-2 days

Best For

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    Transfers to cash pickup locations
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    Transparent rates and fees
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    Low minimum transfer amount
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    No hedging tools
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    No scheduled transfers

Wise Logo
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    Transparent fee structure
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    Send money to email addresses
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    Multicurrency account with debit card
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    Multilingual website & app
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low

Fees
75
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fast

1-2 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Country specific alternatives

Features

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    Transparent fee structure
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    Send money to email addresses
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    Multicurrency account with debit card
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    Multilingual website & app

Support

  • Phone
Support
Phone Icon
Phone
$
$
$

low

Fees
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fast

1-2 days

Best For

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    User friendly mobile app
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    Multi-currency account
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    Travel debit card
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    No scheduled transfers
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    No dedicated account manager

Payoneer Logo
    $
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    high

    Fees
    71
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    medium

    2-3 days

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    Transfer Options

    • Bank transfer
    • Debit card
    • Credit card
    • Bank debit

    Features

      Support

      • Phone
      Support
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      Phone
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      $
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      high

      Fees
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      medium

      2-3 days

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      How to send money to Belgium

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      Step 1
      Compare the market leaders, create a new account
      Compare the market leaders, create a new account
      You may send money to Belgium by using the services of various companies. Comparing the top names gives you easy means to select one that works best for you.
      Once you select a suitable company, create a new personal or business account.
      The information you need to part with typically includes details from a valid identity document such as your passport or driver's license.
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      Step 2
      Scrutinize Exchange Rates, Begin the Transfer Process
      Scrutinize Exchange Rates, Begin the Transfer Process
      Send money to Austria only after taking a close look at historical EUR exchange rates, as this gives you an indication of the existing market condition.
      Begin the transfer process by getting a rate quote from your service provider. The rate on offer might vary depending on the transfer amount.
      Lock the rate by accepting the quote.
      You will also need to submit the recipient's Belgian bank account details.
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      Step 3
      Pay, Transfer, Track
      Pay, Transfer, Track
      Send your payment to your service provider by using any of the available methods.
      The process of transferring money to Austria gets underway once your service provider receives your payment. The recipient stands to receive the money within a specified time period.
      Most companies provide timely updates through their websites and via email/ text notifications.

      Currency Symbol and Swift Codes

      From 1832 to 2002, the Belgian franc was the currency of Belgium. Since the introduction of the euro (EUR) in 2002, it has become the official currency of Belgium. The euro is divided into 100 cents.

      If you wish to send money to someone’s bank account in Belgium, you’ll need the recipient’s complete name, his or her account number, the name of the bank, the Rekeningnummer, the SWIFT/BIC code, and the IBAN.

      Here are SWIFT codes of some popular banks in Belgium.

      BANKBRANKSWIFT CODE
      Aareal Bank AGBrusselsAARBBEB1XXX
      ING Belgium NV/SABrusselsBBRUBEBB010
      Aluxifina SABrusselsAUXIBEB1XXX
      The Bank of New York MellonBrusselsBNYMBEBBXXX

       

      Case Study

      Nicolas had moved to Australia for work, while his ageing parents continued to live in Belgium. They had been financially dependent on him for some time, so he needed to send them money every month. For the first couple of months he used the services of a popular Australian bank. In the third month, upon the advice of a co-worker, he compared his options. The table below indicates what he found.

       BANKMONEY TRANSFER SERVICE
      Exchange rateAU $1 = EUR 0.6028AU $1 = EUR 0.6367
      Transfer feeAU $25AU $0
      Amount received for AU $5,000EUR 2,998.93EUR 3,183.50
      Transfer time2 to 5 days2 to 3 days
      Transfer optionsBank accountBank account
      Difference of EUR 184.57

      Nicolas was going to send AU $5,000 each month, and by choosing the money transfer company over his bank, his parents ended up getting a little extra money every time. Besides, the money transfer company let him schedule his transfers and even lock in exchange rates for up to six months.

       

      Cash Pickup Locations in Belgium

      Sending money to a cash pickup location usually takes precedence if time is of the essence. Fortunately, popular money transfer companies such as Western Union, Ria, and MoneyGram have a presence in Belgium.

      RIA IN BELGIUM 
      Antwerp Ria Oudemansstraat 30 AntwerpenTravel India BVBA Appelmansstraat 26 Antwerpen
      Brussels Ria Rue Veeweyde 7 BrusselsRia Boulevard Anspach 42 Brussels
      MONEYGRAM IN BELGIUM 
      Antwerp Ishtar Sint-Elisabethstraat 52 AntwerpenCardland Offerandestraat 100 Antwerpen
      Brussels Casa Emil Rue Willems 13 Boite A BrusselsMoney International Chaussee De Gand 100 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean Brussels

       

      Safety Tips for Picking up Cash in Belgium

      Instances of petty crime in Belgium are on the rise, so it is best that you exercise some caution when picking up cash from physical locations.

      Do not carry large amounts of cash when you go out, and keep only the cards you need. Avoid carrying your cards, money, and travel documents in the same bag. When possible, leave valuables such as jewelry in the safe of your hotel.

      Remain cautious if you are out late at night, and be vigilant on public transport and train stations.  Instances of mugging and robbing are not uncommon around the Gare du Nord and Schuman (the EU quarter) and the Brussels Gare du Midi/Zuidstation (Eurostar terminal).  Keep an eye out for pickpockets on international trains as well.

      Don’t keep valuables in your car in plain sight even when you are in it, and keep its doors and windows secured. This is because motorcycle borne thieves try to break windows and steal valuables when vehicles come to a halt at traffic signals.

       

      What Information Do I Need to Send Money to Belgium?

      The information you need to provide depends on the chosen transfer method.

      • Bank account. Be ready with the name of the recipient, an account number, and the bank’s name, as well as its SWIFT/BIC code, IBAN, and Rekeningnummer.
      • Cash pickup center. You will need to provide the recipient’s name along with a desired cash pickup location. The recipient will need to provide a valid form of ID and a reference number of collect the transferred money.

       

      Regulations When Transferring Money to and From Belgium

      The Belgian Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI) is responsible for processing and forwarding information to combat money laundering. Transactions of EUR 10,000 or more – whether in a single operation or through multiple operations that appear to be linked – typically come under the scanner.

      If you transfer money to Belgium from a country that is part of the SEPA, it is treated as a domestic transfer and no additional charges apply.

      Convert USD to EUR

      Check out the historical exchange rates for the last thirty days. Learn how much you can save by using a global money transfer company instead of the big banks.
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      Sending money online through specialist money transfer companies.

      Expect to receive between €92.88 and €93.44 when sending money from USD to EUR at today's exchange rate.

      Compare that to sending money overseas through retail banks. Expect to receive approximately €89.12, not including additional banking fees. That is an average saving of €4.03.
      Currency exchange rate in the last 30 days

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