{"id":30592,"date":"2026-04-12T07:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinoy-ofw.com\/directory\/?p=30592"},"modified":"2026-04-12T07:46:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:46:34","slug":"belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoy-ofw.com\/directory\/belgium-30592.html","title":{"rendered":"Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n    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, <strong>Brussels<\/strong>, 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.\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Money Transfer Locations<\/h3>\n<h4>Western Union<\/h4>\n<p><em>Western Union services are widely available through dedicated agencies and various retail partners across Belgium\u2019s major urban centers.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brussels &#8211; Place Bara (Anderlecht), Rue du March\u00e9 aux Herbes, and Place Louise<\/li>\n<li>Antwerp &#8211; Dambruggestraat, Falconplein, and De Keyserlei<\/li>\n<li>Ghent &#8211; Henegouwenstraat and City Centre<\/li>\n<li>Li\u00e8ge &#8211; Rue Feronstr\u00e9e and Guillemins<\/li>\n<li>Bruges &#8211; Steenstraat<\/li>\n<li>Namur &#8211; Rue Rogier<\/li>\n<li>Charleroi &#8211; Rue Neuve<\/li>\n<li>Mons &#8211; Rue de la Houssi\u00e8re<\/li>\n<li>Kortrijk &#8211; Graanmarkt<\/li>\n<li>Leuven &#8211; Bondgenotenlaan<\/li>\n<li>Mechelen &#8211; Town Centre<\/li>\n<li>Ostend &#8211; Leopold II-laan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>MoneyGram<\/h4>\n<p><em>MoneyGram is accessible through a network of exchange bureaus, convenience stores, and specialized financial outlets.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brussels &#8211; Gare du Midi and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode<\/li>\n<li>Antwerp &#8211; De Coninckplein and Belgi\u00eblei<\/li>\n<li>Li\u00e8ge &#8211; Near the Central Station<\/li>\n<li>Ghent &#8211; Dampoort area<\/li>\n<li>Genk &#8211; Shopping Center area<\/li>\n<li>Roeselare &#8211; City Hub<\/li>\n<li>Verviers &#8211; Station District<\/li>\n<li>Hasselt &#8211; Town Square<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Ria Money Transfer<\/h4>\n<p><em>Ria services are frequently found in &#8220;Moneytrans&#8221; outlets and independent currency exchange shops.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brussels &#8211; Rue de l&#8217;Enseignement and Ixelles<\/li>\n<li>Antwerp &#8211; Carnotstraat and Turnhoutsebaan<\/li>\n<li>Li\u00e8ge &#8211; Place Saint-Lambert area<\/li>\n<li>Charleroi &#8211; Ville-Basse<\/li>\n<li>Aalst &#8211; Town Centre<\/li>\n<li>La Louvi\u00e8re &#8211; Commercial District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Major Bank &#038; Financial Partners<\/h4>\n<p><em>Most international wire transfers and large-scale remittances in Belgium are handled by these leading banking institutions:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BNP Paribas Fortis<\/li>\n<li>KBC Bank<\/li>\n<li>Belfius Bank<\/li>\n<li>ING Belgium<\/li>\n<li>Argenta<\/li>\n<li>Crelan<\/li>\n<li>Beobank<\/li>\n<li>BePost (National Postal Service Payouts)<\/li>\n<li>Attijariwafa Bank Europe (Specialized for North African corridors)<\/li>\n<li>Banque Chaabi du Maroc (Specialized for North African corridors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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