Send money to Albania

It’s quick and easy to send money to Albania with Western Union. Your funds can be ready for your loved ones to collect in their bank account or via cash pickup.

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    Send online

    Register or log in to your free Western Union profile and start sending money to loved ones in Albania with a few clicks.

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    Send with our app

    Transfer money to friends, family and colleagues at any time, from any place, when you download the Western Union® app.

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    Send in person

    Whether you’re based in Ipswich or Aberdeen, it’s easy to make a money transfer to Albania in person. Visit one of thousands of agent locations around the UK to get started.

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    Bank account

    We work with major banks in Albania – including Alpha Bank and the Bank of Albania – to ensure you can make money transfers direct to your loved ones’ accounts.

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    Cash pickup

    If you have friends visiting Tirana or family living in Durrës, they can collect your money transfer in EUR or ALL from hundreds of agent locations across Albania.

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    Using your bank details
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    With a credit1 or debit card

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    Send money to Albania in a few taps with our app

    Track money transfers to Albania in real time, so you and your receiver know when the funds arrive.

    Send money to Albania on the go or complete a money transfer started on the app in person.

    Send regular payments to friends and family by saving their details.

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    Get an estimate before sending money

    There are no hidden costs to worry about – with our online estimator tool you can check transfer fees2 and exchange rates in advance.

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    From anywhere, anytime

    It’s convenient to send money from the UK to Albania wherever you are when you download the Western Union© app.

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    Check you’ve got the details

    Be prepared before sending funds. You’ll need your receiver’s details ready, including their full name, address and IBAN.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    A history of helping

    We’ve been helping people send money transfers to friends and family around the world for more than 150 years.

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    Register for your free Western Union profile to easily transfer money to Albania today.

    Convenient agent locations

    With more than 200 countries and territories in our network, you don’t have to travel far to send or receive money.

    Focused on fraud prevention

    Enjoy peace of mind with encrypted sends and fraud prevention when you transfer money to Albania.

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    Track money transfers

    Follow money transfers from the UK to Albania with your unique tracking number (MTCN) and our online tracking tool.

    Make repeat transfers easily

    Send funds even faster next time you make a money transfer. Register for a free Western Union profile, so you can save your receiver’s details.

    Send money with a few clicks

    Transfer money from the UK to Albania in person, online or with the app. It’s easy and can be with your receiver in minutes3 when you select cash pickup.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Albania?

    Send up to 8,000 GBP when you transfer money to a bank account in Albania or for cash pickup.

    How do I send money online to Albania?

    Sending money to Albania is quick and easy online:
    1. Register or log in to your free Western Union profile to get started.
    2. Click ‘Send now’ and choose Albania as your destination.
    3. Enter the amount of money you wish to send and the receiving method. You can find an estimate of transfer fees2 and delivery times on the right-hand side.
    4. Pay by credit1 card, debit card, Sofort or bank transfer.
    5. Save your confirmation email and share your tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver so they know when they can collect their funds.

    What do I need to send money online to Albania?

    You’ll need some form of government-issued ID to start your money transfer to Albania. You might also have to prove the source of your funds with a payslip, bank statement or tax return.

    How do I send money to Albania from a Western Union agent location?

    You can make a money transfer to Albania at one of thousands of agent locations around the UK. If you’ve already started sending money online or on the app, you can complete it in person.

    1. Find your nearest agent location.
    2. Go to the counter with a valid form of ID and the receiver’s details. You may be asked for proof of where your funds have come from, so have a bank statement, tax return or payslip handy.
    3. Pay with cash, debit or credit1
    4. Keep hold of your receipt. It contains your unique tracking number (MTCN), which you’ll need to follow your money to Albania.
    How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Albania?

    Find out how much it could cost to send money to Albania with our online price estimator tool. You can also find out about transfer fees2, exchange rates and estimated delivery times in advance, without having to commit.

    How long will it take my money transfer to reach Albania?

    Your money transfer can reach loved ones in Albania in next to no time. They could receive your funds via their bank account within four business days or collect with cash pickup in minutes3.

    Still have questions?

    Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

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    1 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.

    2 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

    3 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.