Paysend Product Updates: New receiving countries: Albania and Bosnia & Herzegovina
At Paysend, we’re always working to make sending money abroad quicker, easier and more affordable. And now, you can send money straight from the UK or anywhere in the EEA to Visa or Mastercard cards in:
- Albania (in Albanian lek – ALL)
- Bosnia & Herzegovina (in BAM)
It’s simple, fast and only costs £1 or €1.50 to send – no need for bank account details or extra steps.
If you’re based in the EEA (that’s the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), you can now take advantage of these new routes too – with the same safe, smooth experience you’d expect from Paysend.
How to send money to Albania or Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sending money to Albania online is easy with Paysend. Whether sending money from Europe or the UK to Albania or Bosnia & Herzegovina, just follow these simple steps:
- Log in to your account. Not joined yet? Create a Paysend account - it takes just a couple of minutes.
- Choose your recipient country - Select Albania or Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Choose how you want to transfer money: In this case it will be to a Mastercard or Visa bank card.
- Enter their details: Enter their card number and name
- Choose the amount: Enter how much you’d like to send and Paysend will show you the exact amount the recipient will receive.
- Add a payment method: Choose how you want to fund the transfer – debit card, credit card, bank account, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Confirm and send: Double-check the details, confirm and your transfer is on its way!
Your money’s in safe hands
When you send money to Albania or Bosnia & Herzegovina, your transfer is protected every step of the way. From the UK, transfers are handled by Paysend PLC, and from the EEA by Paysend EUDAC – both fully licensed and regulated. That means your money’s always looked after, with top-tier security and compliance standards built in.
Want to learn more? Read about how we keep your transfers secure, here.
Continual expansion and future enhancements
At Paysend, we’re committed to providing low-cost, secure and easy money transfers across the globe. Keep an eye out for more updates as we continue to expand our services and improve the transfer experience for millions of users.
Start sending today
Need help setting up your Paysend account? Our Customer Service team is available 24/7, additionally you can have a read of our handy step-by-step guide to setting up your account. With Paysend, you can send money quickly and affordably to over 170 countries worldwide. Try our new services in Albania and Bosnia & Herzegovina today.
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