MauritaniaMRUMauritanian Ouguiya
Mauritanian ouguiya has two features right away that are easy to get wrong. First: it is divided by five houms, not by one hundred - there are only two such currencies in the world, the second one is in Madagascar. Second: in 2018 there was a denomination, and old figures differ from new ones by a factor of ten, and people still confuse them in conversation. So the only guideline when transferring is the amount in the request, fixed before payment. Commission from 0.9%.
The route, the receiving bank and the payout amount are agreed before payment.
The national currency is the ouguiya (MRU), which is divided not by 100 but by 5 houms; it is one of only two non-decimal currencies remaining in the world. Mauritania is located between the Maghreb and West Africa, and its economy largely relies on iron ore mining and fishing; the Atlantic waters off the country's coast are among the world's rich fishing grounds. In 2018, Mauritania carried out a denomination: the old ouguiya with the code MRO was replaced by the new MRU at a rate of 10 MRO = 1 MRU. This is important to consider when working with old documents and sources where amounts may still be listed in MRO and differ by a factor of ten. The central bank and regulator is Banque Centrale de Mauritanie (Central Bank of Mauritania), located in Nouakchott. Among the major banks are Banque Nationale de Mauritanie (BNM), BMCI, and Attijari Bank Mauritanie, representing local and regional banking groups. For bank transfers, an IBAN in MR format with 27 characters is used; for international transfers, the bank's SWIFT/BIC code is also required.
Mauritania has not introduced its own sanctions against Russia; however, any specific transfer depends on the receiving bank, the correspondent chain, and standard AML/KYC checks. The official language is Arabic, while French is widely used in banking and business correspondence, and international details are registered in Latin characters. The country operates on UTC+0 time zone and is 3 hours behind Moscow. ATM24 checks the available route in advance before confirming the request. The timeframe for international SWIFT transfers is 2–5 business days. ATM24 commission is from 0.9%.
Card networks are concentrated in Nouakchott and Nouadibou; outside these cities, cash transactions are predominant. BNM, BMCI, Attijari Bank Mauritanie. You will need the card number and cardholder name in Latin characters. Clarify whether the amount is in new or old figures: after the 2018 denomination, the difference is tenfold
A Mauritanian IBAN consists of 27 characters and starts with the MR code; you will need the bank's SWIFT code. The request includes the recipient's IBAN, their bank's SWIFT code, and the name in Latin characters. Arabic spelling of the name is not used in account details - only Latin characters from the passport. Bank correspondence in the country is often conducted in French
Ouguiya cash withdrawals in the capital and the country's main port city. Nouakchott is the capital; Nouadibou is the port and center of fishing and ore logistics. Most of the territory is covered by the Sahara, and there are almost no banks outside the two cities. Agree on the withdrawal city and available amount before submitting your request
For Mauritania you need the recipient's IBAN in MR format with 27 characters, the bank's SWIFT code, and the name in Latin characters. The country has not introduced sanctions against Russia. Caution is needed not with the transfer route, but with the numbers: the ouguiya is divided by five, not by one hundred, and on top of that it underwent a 2018 denomination, after which old and new amounts differ by a factor of ten. People still confuse them in conversation, so verify not the retelling but the final amount in your request.
We accept RUB, USD, EUR and USDT — we pay out in MRU
RUB MRU
0.4308per 1 RUB
10 000 ₽ = 4 308 MRUUSD MRU
38.61per 1 USD
100 $ = 3 861 MRUEUR MRU
43.77per 1 EUR
100 € = 4 377 MRUUSDT MRU
38.61per 1 USDT
100 USDT = 3 861 MRU| You send | Payout in MRU |
|---|---|
| 100 USDT | 3 861 MRU |
| 300 USDT | 11 584 MRU |
| 500 USDT | 19 307 MRU |
| 1 000 USDT | 38 614 MRU |
| 5 000 USDT | 193 071 MRU |
Where recipients usually get the money in Mauritania
SWIFT: to be confirmed; Description: One of the largest banks in the country; Nouakchott
Société Générale Mauritanie — a commercial bank providing accounts, cards, and transfers. It is suitable for recipients who use bank account details.
Orabank Mauritanie — a bank focused on everyday accounts and card operations. The recipient should provide the exact details and payout currency.
SWIFT: to be confirmed; Description: Moroccan group Attijariwafa
BSIC Mauritanie — a local bank with standard account and cash services. Transfer availability depends on the details, currency, and bank rules.
National Currency
The national currency is the ouguiya (MRU), which is divided by 5 houms.
Card Systems
Visa and Mastercard are available through major banks. Mauritel Money and Chinguitel Money are mobile wallets. The country uses the ouguiya (MRU). BACIM Bank and Attijari Bank Mauritanie are the main card issuers.
Payment Applications
Mauricel (Mauritel Mobiles) is Mauritania's main mobile money operator. Chinguitel Money and Expresso Money are present in major cities. Western Union and MoneyGram operate through agent points in Nouakchott and regions.
Interbank Transfers
For bank transfers, an IBAN in MR format with 27 characters is used; for international transfers, the bank's SWIFT/BIC code is also required.
Financial Regulator
Banque Centrale de Mauritanie is the central bank and primary financial regulator of the country; located in Nouakchott.
Features for ATM24
Mauritania has not introduced its own sanctions against Russia.
With an ATM24 transfer the recipient gives their own bank and details, so the money lands directly on the account.
Three steps from request to payout
Fill in the form or write to us on WhatsApp or Telegram — a manager will check the available route
We check the recipient details and confirm the route, rate, fee and payout amount
Once paid, the transfer goes out along the agreed route — we report the status in the messenger
We verify the exact details when agreeing the available route before payment.
Facts, not promises
You see the rate, the fee and the payout amount before you send the money.
The route, rate, fee and payout amount are agreed before payment.
Reference cities with payout locations. Availability of a specific location is confirmed in the request.
Confirm the city before payment
Only methods present in both the country description and the current route are shown.
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To arrange a MRU payout in Mauritania, ATM24 first checks the receiving channel for the Mauritania MRU payout route. The route is confirmed before payment, including Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, card or account details, sender payment method, fee from 0.9%, and timing from 15 minutes. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
In Mauritania, a MRU transfer may go to a bank-issued card or bank account depending on the receiving bank. ATM24 checks the Mauritania MRU payout route through a bank such as Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International or Banque El Amana and confirms whether card payout, account payout, or only one option is available. The sender pays after that route is confirmed. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
For Mauritania, ATM24 can review a MRU payout through banks such as Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie. The manager checks whether the selected bank route supports the incoming transfer and which account or card details are needed. The bank route is confirmed before payment.
Recipient details for Mauritania in MRU depend on the bank or payout channel named in the order. ATM24 may need the recipient name, Banque Populaire de Mauritanie or another bank, account or card data, and payment purpose. The sender pays only after those fields are confirmed. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
For Mauritania, a MRU payout may be fast only after the selected channel is checked. ATM24 reviews Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie plus card or account payout options before giving timing. The manager confirms the expected time before the sender pays. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
The fee for sending money to Mauritania with payout in MRU is calculated from 0.9% through ATM24. ATM24 shows the sender the fee, exchange conditions, payout route through Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International or Attijari Bank Mauritanie, and amount the recipient should receive before payment. Bank-transfer fees, card conversion fees, and DCC markups from the sender's provider are separate. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
Yes, the sender can use an available card, bank transfer, USDT, or another confirmed method while the recipient receives MRU in Mauritania. The manager checks Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, payout route, exchange conditions, and final amount before payment. Any card conversion or sending-bank fee remains outside the recipient payout. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
ATM24 accepts transfers to Mauritania in MRU from 100 USD or the equivalent. The maximum amount is not a single country-wide number; it depends on the Mauritania MRU payout route, bank rules, payout channel, sender payment method, and recipient data. For a large transfer, the manager confirms the limit and documents before the sender pays. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
For Mauritania, extra documents for a MRU payout depend on the route through Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, or another confirmed channel. ATM24 may ask for identification, source of funds, recipient details, and payment-purpose wording. The list is confirmed after the amount and bank route are reviewed. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
For Mauritania, a 1000 USD transfer can produce a different MRU result depending on the receiving route: 38,614.12 MRU. The ATM24 calculation includes Banque El Amana or another confirmed bank, payout method, fee from 0.9%, and exchange conditions. The sender sees the final amount before payment. Bank-route examples for Mauritania: Banque Populaire de Mauritanie, Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce International, Attijari Bank Mauritanie, Banque El Amana, and Société Générale Mauritanie.
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