What Currency Does Algeria Use?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 USD ≈ 133.13 DZD
1 GBP ≈ 178.48 DZD
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
DZD converter
100 DZD ≈ 0.7511 USD
Algerian dinar conversion table
| Amount | USD → DZD | GBP → DZD | EUR → DZD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 133.13 | 178.48 | 152.07 |
| 5 | 665.67 | 892.40 | 760.34 |
| 10 | 1,331 | 1,785 | 1,521 |
| 20 | 2,663 | 3,570 | 3,041 |
| 50 | 6,657 | 8,924 | 7,603 |
| 100 | 13,313 | 17,848 | 15,207 |
| 500 | 66,567 | 89,240 | 76,034 |
| 1,000 | 133,135 | 178,480 | 152,067 |
| DZD | → USD | → GBP | → EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0075 | 0.0056 | 0.0066 |
| 5 | 0.0376 | 0.028 | 0.0329 |
| 10 | 0.0751 | 0.056 | 0.0658 |
| 20 | 0.1502 | 0.1121 | 0.1315 |
| 50 | 0.3756 | 0.2801 | 0.3288 |
| 100 | 0.7511 | 0.5603 | 0.6576 |
| 500 | 3.7556 | 2.8014 | 3.288 |
| 1,000 | 7.5112 | 5.6029 | 6.576 |
Indicative rates (July 2026). Banks and card providers add their own margin and fees, so the amount you actually receive will differ slightly.
Against the US dollar, 1 DZD is worth about 0.0075 USD. Of the 141 currencies covered on this site, the Algerian dinar ranks 95th by value per unit (1st = the most US dollars per unit). A high or low number says nothing about economic strength — it simply reflects how the currency is denominated.
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Travelling to Algeria? Avoid poor airport exchange rates — a prepaid travel money card or multi-currency card usually gets you a far better deal on Algerian dinar spending.
What is money called in Algeria?
Money in Algeria is called the Algerian dinar — its ISO 4217 currency code is DZD, and its symbol is د.ج. The Algerian dinar is the official legal tender in Algeria and is used for all everyday transactions — from paying for goods and services to converting money at banks and exchange bureaus. When travelling, you may also see it referred to as the Algeria currency or simply money in Algeria.
Is the Algerian dinar used anywhere else?
No — Algeria is the only country on this site using the Algerian dinar as its official currency.
Not to be confused with other dinar currencies
Several currencies carry the name “dinar”, but each one is separate, with its own code, value and issuing country. The Algerian dinar (DZD) is the currency of Algeria.
| Currency | Code | Used in | 1 USD = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahraini dinar | BHD | Bahrain | 0.376 |
| Iraqi dinar | IQD | Iraq | 1,310 |
| Jordanian dinar | JOD | Jordan | 0.709 |
| Kuwaiti dinar | KWD | Kuwait | 0.3093 |
| Libyan dinar | LYD | Libya | 6.4051 |
| Serbian dinar | RSD | Serbia | 102.65 |
| Tunisian dinar | TND | Tunisia | 2.9482 |
Practical money tips for Algeria
Card payments are widely accepted in most cities, but it's still worth carrying some Algerian dinar in cash for smaller vendors, local transport and rural areas. Notify your bank before travelling to avoid transactions being blocked, and compare card fees — many cards charge a foreign transaction fee that a dedicated travel money card avoids.
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Algeria in context
- Algeria covers 2,381,741 km², making it the 10th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Morocco.
- With 47,400,000 people, Algeria holds about 18.1% of the population of Northern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Algeria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Algeria currency — FAQ
What is the currency of Algeria?
The currency of Algeria is the Algerian dinar (currency code: DZD, symbol: د.ج).
What is the currency code for Algeria?
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Algerian dinar is DZD.
What is the Algerian dinar symbol?
The symbol for the Algerian dinar is د.ج. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout Algeria.
What currency is used in Algeria?
The official currency used in Algeria is the Algerian dinar (DZD).
Can I use US dollars in Algeria?
The official currency of Algeria is the Algerian dinar, not the US dollar. While USD may be accepted in some tourist hotels and major cities, you will generally get better rates paying in Algerian dinar and should exchange money before or on arrival.
What is the exchange rate for Algeria?
As of July 2026, approximately 1 USD = 133.13 DZD and 1 GBP = 178.48 DZD. Rates change daily — always check a live source before travelling or sending money.
What is money called in Algeria?
Money in Algeria is called the Algerian dinar (DZD).
Do other countries use the Algerian dinar?
No — Algeria is the only country on this site using the Algerian dinar as its official currency.
What is the Algerian currency?
The Algerian currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD), the official money of Algeria.
What is the currency of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria?
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is the formal name of Algeria. Its currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD).
How much is 100 DZD in US dollars?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 DZD is about 0.7511 USD or 0.5603 GBP. Use the converter above for other amounts.
How much is 100 US dollars in Algerian dinar?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 USD is about 13,313 DZD.
Is the Algerian dinar the same as other dinar currencies?
No. Several currencies share the word, but each is a separate currency with its own code and value. The Algerian dinar is DZD; others include Bahraini dinar (BHD), Iraqi dinar (IQD), Jordanian dinar (JOD), Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
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