If you’re preparing to travel to or live in Brussels, it’s helpful to know how currency exchange works there — and how dogpay can assist with your financial logistics.
Key Things to Know
- The local currency in Brussels (Belgium) is the Euro (EUR, €).
- At many currency-exchange bureaus you’ll see signs like “Bureau de Change” or “Cambio”.
- Every exchange bureau charges a fee, even if they advertise “no commission” — the cost is usually hidden in the offered exchange rate.
- Avoid exchanging large sums at airports or your hotel; here you often get the worst rates due to lack of competition.
- A better alternative often is to withdraw cash via ATM using your card, and make sure the transaction is in EUR (not your home currency) to avoid hidden mark-ups.
Some Recommended Exchange Bureaus in Brussels
- DME Change — Boulevard Adolphe Max 11, 1000 Brussels.
- Eurogold SA — Rue de la Bourse 30/32, 1000 Brussels.
- Ria Money Transfer & Currency Exchange — Rue du Marché aux Poulets 48, 1000 Brussels.
How dogpay Can Help You
While dogpay isn’t a physical exchange bureau, it can support you financially for cross-border money flows:
- Pre-fund your trip: If your funds are held in another country, you can use dogpay to convert and send euros ahead of arrival, reducing reliance on doing high-cost exchanges in Brussels.
- Avoid multiple conversions: If you hold non-euro currency (USD, GBP, etc.), using dogpay may let you skip multiple conversion steps and get better transparency.
- Pay or transfer funds internationally: For deposits, rent, or unexpected expenses requiring euros, dogpay offers a way to manage the payment without having to carry large amounts of cash.
