Live offers across tracked providers in Belgium — updated daily from the Giraffy database.
What is Money Transfer in Belgium?
Money transfer services move funds from Belgium to recipients at home or abroad — for family remittances, paying overseas bills or moving savings between currencies. Specialist providers such as Wise, TorFX, Moneycorp BE, Currencies Direct BE and Azimo Belgium compete with the traditional Western Union and app-based options like Revolut and HaloFintech BE.
Within the eurozone, transfers travel over SEPA and are typically cheap and fast; the value of a dedicated provider is clearest on non-euro corridors where bank exchange margins are high.
How the Belgian market works
Euro-to-euro payments across the EU use SEPA, where SEPA Instant can settle in seconds and standard transfers within a business day at low cost. For currency conversion — sending pounds, dollars or other currencies — payment institutions passported into Belgium under EU licences offer better rates than most retail banks.
Providers range from FX brokers such as TorFX, Currencies Direct BE and Moneycorp BE, suited to larger amounts, to app-first services like Wise, Revolut and HaloFintech BE for quick everyday transfers, plus cash-out networks like Western Union.
Benefits
Mid-market rates — Wise and broker services convert near the interbank rate instead of adding a hidden bank margin.
Fee transparency — Upfront pricing shows the exact fee and rate before you send, unlike opaque bank spreads.
SEPA speed and cost — Euro transfers within the EU are cheap and can be near-instant via SEPA Instant.
Corridor choice — Cash pickup, bank deposit or wallet delivery through Western Union, Azimo Belgium and others.
How to choose
Match the provider to the corridor and amount. For euro payments inside the EU, your own bank's SEPA transfer may already be free, so compare before paying extra. For currency conversion, check the total cost — fee plus the exchange margin — not just the headline fee.
Larger sums often suit brokers like TorFX or Currencies Direct BE, which can offer rate locks; smaller, frequent transfers suit Wise or Revolut. Confirm delivery speed and how the recipient receives funds.
Leading providers in Belgium
Wise is widely used for transparent mid-market transfers, while TorFX, Moneycorp BE and Currencies Direct BE serve larger FX transactions and business payments. Revolut and HaloFintech BE offer app-based sends, Azimo Belgium focuses on remittance corridors, and Western Union remains the go-to for global cash pickup.
What it costs
SEPA euro transfers are often free or a fraction of a euro through your bank or a fintech. Currency conversions carry a fee plus a margin: transparent providers such as Wise typically charge from around 0.4%–0.7% of the amount, while banks and cash networks can bury 2%–4% in the rate.
Brokers may waive fees on larger transfers but earn from the spread, so always compare the amount the recipient actually receives.
Protections and regulation
Payment institutions and e-money firms serving Belgium are authorised and supervised by the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) and, for conduct, the FSMA — or they passport in under an EU licence from another member state. Regulated providers must safeguard customer funds separately from their own money.
Safeguarding is not the same as deposit protection, so money in transit is protected by segregation rules rather than a deposit-guarantee scheme.
Common questions
Is a SEPA transfer cheaper than a service like Wise? For euro-to-euro EU payments, a SEPA transfer from your bank is usually free and fast. Services like Wise add most value on non-euro conversions.
How do I compare true cost? Look at the total the recipient gets after both the fee and the exchange rate — a low fee with a poor rate can cost more than a transparent mid-market provider.
Are these providers safe? Yes, when authorised or passported under NBB/FSMA oversight; they must keep customer funds segregated from company funds.
Money Transfer in Belgium — FAQ
Which prepaid travel card has the best exchange rates in Belgium?
Giraffy tracks 5 prepaid FX and travel money cards across TorFX,Wise,Western Union,Revolut,Azimo Belgium providers in Belgium. Compare by the mid-market exchange rate margin and ATM withdrawal fees to find the lowest total cost.
What is a prepaid travel card and how is it different from my debit card?
A prepaid travel card is loaded with a specific currency (or multiple currencies) before you travel. You lock in an exchange rate at loading time, protecting against rate movements. Unlike a regular debit card, there are no overdraft risks, and many travel cards offer better exchange rates than high-street banks.
Can I use a prepaid travel card at ATMs abroad?
Most prepaid travel cards allow ATM withdrawals abroad, but fee structures vary — some offer a free monthly ATM allowance, others charge per withdrawal. Check the ATM fee, daily withdrawal limit, and whether your chosen card is accepted by ATM networks at your destination.
What currencies can I load onto a prepaid FX card?
Multi-currency cards typically support 40–50 currencies, covering all major travel destinations. Lesser-used currencies may not be available — check the provider's currency list if you're travelling to an unusual destination. Some cards auto-convert at the point of sale if the local currency isn't loaded.
Is a prepaid travel card safer than carrying cash?
Yes — a prepaid card can be frozen via an app immediately if lost or stolen, protecting your remaining balance. You're not liable for fraudulent transactions in most cases. Keeping a small amount of local cash as backup is still advisable for markets where card acceptance is limited.
What fees should I watch for on prepaid travel cards?
Key fees to check: loading fees (some charge to add funds), ATM withdrawal fees, inactivity fees if the card isn't used for 12+ months, and a small exchange rate margin on the mid-market rate. Some premium providers (Wise, Revolut Metal) offer fee-free loading and ATM withdrawals up to monthly limits.