Global UnionPay Card

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UnionPay services since November, 2013
Local service hotline N/A
Algeria – Kingdom of Grassland in Alpha

Algeria, a republic in the north of Africa, has its north side bordering on the Mediterranean. The tourism resources in Algeria are abundant, where seven natural and cultural attractions are listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. In Algiers, the capital of Algeria, there exist famous Notre Dame d’Afrique, 319 mosques and many museums. The golden beach of the Mediterranean in the north bears a pleasant climate. In the south, there are vast Sahara, plateaus, snow mountains, and quite a few ruins of ancient Rome. Why not take your UnionPay cards (card number starting with 62) to accept the natural gift in Algeria.
POS acceptance

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Cash withdrawal

Now, some ATMs in Algeria accept UnionPay cardsfor cash withdrawal.

Please refer to the latest government policy on overseas cash withdrawal viaUnionPay cards at "Help Center-Card-using Instructions-Refined Card-using Tips". Daily cashwithdrawal limit from respective issuers and/or ATM may apply. Please consultyour issuer on the possible cap on the amount. You may split your withdrawalsinto several times which comply with the limit(s).
Charges

ATM commission fee consists of two separate fees:
(1) Service fee charged by the issuer: please consult your issuer for details.
(2) Service fee charged by the ATM acquirer in Algeria: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in Algeria and which has nothing to do with UnionPay or the issuer.

Cash withdrawal via debit card results in a lower commission fee.
Tips

Select PINs that cannot be easily guessed by anyone.
Never disclose your PIN to anyone who claims to represent the bank or the police.
Be alert to your surroundings before conducting any banking transactions.
Keep a close eye on your credit card during transaction to avoid any illegal activities.
If your UnionPay card has been stolen/lost, please inform the issuer immediately.