Money Transfer from Algeria...

[I Love Islam 1]

Hello Everyone,

My husband is trying to send me money from Tunisia.. He's found it very difficult and impossible when he's been talking to the bank and trying to tranfer thru moneygram. His uncle is living in Algeria and thinking of having him wire the money to me.. What are the chances of the transaction??

All your replies are appreciated...

[Ryan H 3,818]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to MENA regional forum; topic is not a spousal visa process topic.

[Visitor 90]

As long as it's under US$10,000 he should be able to send you a certified bank check in the mail (registered if you want more security then you will sign for it when it arrives) and you can just put it into your bank account. It will clear in about 10 working days.

[I Love Islam 1]

As long as it's under US$10,000 he should be able to send you a certified bank check in the mail (registered if you want more security then you will sign for it when it arrives) and you can just put it into your bank account. It will clear in about 10 working days.

Thanks for your reply. But 10 working days is too long, is there a quicker transfer transaction?? What about wiring money?

[B & G 200]

Try western union. Same thing as moneygram.

[jpaula 20]

Algeria has fairly strict currency controls which makes getting money out of the country difficult. That said, his best bet is to go to one of the French banks that operate in the country and ask if it is possible and how best to do it. Simply wiring money out is likely going to be impossible, though.

Edited April 21, 2012 by jpaula

[Sarah B 26]

While it is quite easy to send money TO Tunisia, it is very difficult to send money out. When I worked there, I was able to transfer a percentage of my money every month to my US bank account. However, this usually takes 2 weeks. I do know that when we were leaving (May 2010) they were changing the bank laws. Given that the money is a closed currency, the best way may be to send a moneygram/western union. However, the situation in Algeria is almost the same concerning their monetary policy. I would also try going to an international bank such as HSBC or Parisbas and seeing if there's a way he can do an international transfer from their institution. Good Luck wa rabi ma3k.

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Hello Everyone,

My husband is trying to send me money from Tunisia.. He's found it very difficult and impossible when he's been talking to the bank and trying to tranfer thru moneygram. His uncle is living in Algeria and thinking of having him wire the money to me.. What are the chances of the transaction??

All your replies are appreciated...

Tunisian dinar is a closed currency, it is not transferable to any other currency outside of Tunisia. No other country will exchange their money for Tunisian dinar. We have found no way around this other than illegal black market purchase of Euros NOT recomended!!

[Jenifer2010 9]

Tunisian dinar is a closed currency, it is not transferable to any other currency outside of Tunisia. No other country will exchange their money for Tunisian dinar. We have found no way around this other than illegal black market purchase of Euros NOT recomended!!

This would be the only correct answer so far! We agree. Not cool but they really don't care what we think really.

[mimicoco 5]

Hi, are you already found a solution for your problem? if no, i can advice you some place in tunis where you can send money through western union.

[I Love Islam 1]

Hi, are you already found a solution for your problem? if no, i can advice you some place in tunis where you can send money through western union.

hello... im open to all suggestions.. thanks in advance.

hello everyone, thanks for all your input and suggestions.. Much appreciation..

[abdo 0]

Money is not permitted to transfer outside of the country in these countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunissia

[zahra 11]

If you know Tunisians in the US who send money home to their families it might be easier. For example, instead of sending money home, they can give you US dollars, and then your husband can give their family Tunisian dinars.

hello... im open to all suggestions.. thanks in advance.

hello everyone, thanks for all your input and suggestions.. Much appreciation..

[Henia 11]

Living in Algeria 6yrs now there is NO way to transfer money out throu the bank, throu Money Gramm or Western Union. Only bet is to transfer money in another country with less restrictions.