Originally Posted by
xinerevelle
I'd have found the person at the bank who DOES know how to do a wire transfer. Who wants to carry around large gobs of cash or a check that could be easily forged? Not me! We just sold our house and paid an extra $30 to the closing company, plus a $7 incoming wire transfer fee at our credit union to avoid getting a check... especially since we were travelling the next day to our new home 500 miles away.
I agree. However international wire transfers are often very expensive and when coupled with the required currency conversion, can cost hundred of dollars. I'd be sure to figure out what an international wire transfer will cost you before pulling the trigger.