How to send money online from Qatar to abroad [UPDATE]

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How to send money abroad to your family without going to a money exchange house or remittance center? All you need is a device and internet connection! We listed down some of the ways you can easily remit money with or without a debit/credit card!

Note from the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs

Due to recent decisions related to the closure of money exchange offices operating in the country, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs urges company owners and businesses to inform workers, assist and educate them about alternative online services available via the Internet, smartphone applications, or Ooredoo financial services. Many of these electronic services are available in several languages.

1. Internet and Mobile Banking

If you have a debit card and credit card, you can either download your bank’s mobile application or use Online Banking through your bank’s website. Your bank's mobile application is available for both iPhone and Android devices.

Here is the list of the major banks in Qatar: https://www.iloveqatar.net/guide/living/banks-in-qatar

2. Western Union app

In partnership with Alfardan Exchange, you can transfer money through Western Union by using your computer or mobile. It is available in over 200 countries from a starting fee of QR 15. Click here for the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Download here: Google Play | Apple Store

Payment method: NAPS debit card(s) issued in Qatar

Contact: 4453 7777

How to register:

Download the Western Union mobile application or register through wu.com web portal.
Verify your mobile number upon receiving the OTP.
Verify your registered email by clicking the link received from Western Union.
Take a photo of your QID from both sides.
Take a selfie video holding your QID for 3 seconds.
Send both QID photos and the selfie video from your registered email address to [email protected] or from your registered phone number to Alfardan Exchange via WhatsApp to 44537777
Alfardan Exchange Customer Services Agents will contact you to verify and confirm the registration.

How to send money online with Western Union:

Log in to your online profile.
Choose the destination country, transfer amount, and delivery method (cash).
Enter your receiver’s name, the purpose of your transaction and the source of your funds
Confirm your transaction details and pay with a debit card issued in Qatar.
After you get the confirmation email, save the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and give it to your receiver so that they can pick up the money.

3. Ooredoo Money

You can send money to your family and friends in over 200 countries around the world using your Mobile Wallet. You can also use the app to send money to any Ooredoo Money subscriber within Qatar, top up your Hala account, pay Shahry bills, or transfer money to your QNB account.

All you need is a valid QID and an active Ooredoo connection (Hala or Shahry) that is registered under your name. Click here for FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Mobile Money Wallet is a virtual account tied to your mobile number that allows you to deposit, access or withdraw money using your Ooredoo mobile phone. Money is stored safely with QNB and is always visible to you through your mobile phone. It is safe and secure - access to your OMM Wallet is protected by a 4-digit mPIN that only you know.

Download here: Google Play | Apple Store

Contact: Call 111 or WhatsApp 4414 4414

How to register:

1. Dial *140# from your Hala or Shahry mobile phone and follow the onscreen instructions to enter your QID Number then accept the T&C and finally create your own secured 4-digit mPIN.
2. Go to your nearest Ooredoo Shop with your original QID and ask the Ooredoo Shop Staff to register you for Ooredoo Mobile Money. Branches open: Al Khor, Al Sadd, Salwa Road, Airport Road Al Wakra and Dukhan

How to put money in your Mobile Wallet:

Use an Ooredoo Machine (SSM)
Transfer money to your Mobile Money Wallet directly from your QNB Account using QNB Mobile Payment Service (visit www.qnb.com.qa for more details).
Visit us at our Ooredoo shops or any of the Al Anees, Starlink, Ghasham and Jumbo Electronics outlets
Just Request your employer to transfer money directly to your OMM Wallet using Local Transfers Option.