CURRENCYHUB

Country Currency

Algeria Currency

The Algerian dinar is the official currency of Algeria.

Official currency
Algerian Dinar (DZD)
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Central bankBank of Algeria

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyAlgerian Dinar (DZD, DA)
Central bankBank of Algeria
Currency arrangementAlgeria uses DZD as official currency.

Paying in Algeria

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Card and cash acceptance varies across Algeria; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare card, ATM and cash-exchange costs in DZD, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

Related

Related currencies

Algeria flagDZDAlgerian DinarUnited States flagUSDUnited States DollarEuropean Union flagEUREuroUnited Kingdom flagGBPBritish Pound

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

Useful links

Research Algeria currencies

Algerian Dinar profileSouth Africa currencyNigeria currencyEgypt currencyUnited Arab Emirates currencyTravel money guideExchange-rate methodologyData sources

Sources and review

Rate data and official references

Reviewed by: CurrencyHub Editorial Team

Editorially reviewed:

Sources
Report an error

FAQ

Algeria currency questions

Which currency is used in Algeria?

The Algerian dinar is the official currency of Algeria.

Does Algeria have multiple official currencies?

Algeria has one official currency: the Algerian dinar (DZD).

How can I compare the Algerian dinar?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Algeria's official currency with other major currencies.