Belgium is a Western European nation known for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and as the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. Its capital, Brussels, is a major international diplomatic hub. With a population of approximately 11.8 million, Belgium boasts a highly developed, private-enterprise economy. Major industries include engineering, food processing, and chemicals. Primary exports consist of pharmaceuticals, cars, and refined petroleum, supported by its strategic location and world-class port infrastructure in Antwerp.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union services are widely available through dedicated agencies and various retail partners across Belgium’s major urban centers.
- Brussels – Place Bara (Anderlecht), Rue du Marché aux Herbes, and Place Louise
- Antwerp – Dambruggestraat, Falconplein, and De Keyserlei
- Ghent – Henegouwenstraat and City Centre
- Liège – Rue Feronstrée and Guillemins
- Bruges – Steenstraat
- Namur – Rue Rogier
- Charleroi – Rue Neuve
- Mons – Rue de la Houssière
- Kortrijk – Graanmarkt
- Leuven – Bondgenotenlaan
- Mechelen – Town Centre
- Ostend – Leopold II-laan
MoneyGram
MoneyGram is accessible through a network of exchange bureaus, convenience stores, and specialized financial outlets.
- Brussels – Gare du Midi and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
- Antwerp – De Coninckplein and Belgiëlei
- Liège – Near the Central Station
- Ghent – Dampoort area
- Genk – Shopping Center area
- Roeselare – City Hub
- Verviers – Station District
- Hasselt – Town Square
Ria Money Transfer
Ria services are frequently found in “Moneytrans” outlets and independent currency exchange shops.
- Brussels – Rue de l’Enseignement and Ixelles
- Antwerp – Carnotstraat and Turnhoutsebaan
- Liège – Place Saint-Lambert area
- Charleroi – Ville-Basse
- Aalst – Town Centre
- La Louvière – Commercial District
Major Bank & Financial Partners
Most international wire transfers and large-scale remittances in Belgium are handled by these leading banking institutions:
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- KBC Bank
- Belfius Bank
- ING Belgium
- Argenta
- Crelan
- Beobank
- BePost (National Postal Service Payouts)
- Attijariwafa Bank Europe (Specialized for North African corridors)
- Banque Chaabi du Maroc (Specialized for North African corridors)