Money and currency exchange

Money and currency exchange are things that you should know before traveling to Algeria. Algeria's official currency is the Algerian Dinar (DZA). ATMs that accept Visa and Mastercard are widely available. However, it is better for you to bring cash when going to this country. The reason is to avoid running out of money if your credit card is declined.

When traveling through countries such as Europe, you can only think of exchanging money at banks. However, getting foreign currency exchanged for Algerian currency on the street is completely normal in Algeria! In fact, this method is more profitable. The exchange rate offered by "money changers" on the black market is significantly higher than that offered by banks. So, what language does one use to communicate with these "money changers" in Algeria? It is Arabic, so it is best if you can learn some basic conversational Arabic words. Nonetheless, these people speak enough English for you to close a significant deal!