Money Transfer Help?
May 31, 2012 | 8:01 am
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Money Transfer Help?
First, may I start by giving a review of Xoom Customer service
OK
With that out of the way.
Other than xoom or western union is there any online money transfer company that I can set up to set up a regular monthly transfer of money to myself to Central America from my US bank or with my US credit card??? I no longer wish to use ATM's there.
OK
With that out of the way.
Other than xoom or western union is there any online money transfer company that I can set up to set up a regular monthly transfer of money to myself to Central America from my US bank or with my US credit card??? I no longer wish to use ATM's there.
May 31, 2012 | 8:39 am
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First, may I start by giving a review of Xoom Customer service
OK
With that out of the way.
Other than xoom or western union is there any online money transfer company that I can set up to set up a regular monthly transfer of money to myself to Central America from my US bank or with my US credit card??? I no longer wish to use ATM's there.
OK
With that out of the way.
Other than xoom or western union is there any online money transfer company that I can set up to set up a regular monthly transfer of money to myself to Central America from my US bank or with my US credit card??? I no longer wish to use ATM's there.
Last edited by kshanew; May 31, 2012 at 8:40 am Reason: see above
May 31, 2012 | 9:05 am
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I have looked into xe but do no have a bank account in the receiving country myself and would love to have an option where I do not have to depend on anyone but myself......
I would love to find some way to send money from myself (from the USA) to myself (while outside the USA)
I would love to find some way to send money from myself (from the USA) to myself (while outside the USA)
May 31, 2012 | 9:14 am
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I have looked into xe but do no have a bank account in the receiving country myself and would love to have an option where I do not have to depend on anyone but myself......
I would love to find some way to send money from myself (from the USA) to myself (while outside the USA)
I would love to find some way to send money from myself (from the USA) to myself (while outside the USA)
May 31, 2012 | 9:35 am
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Ah sorry about that...the bank partnership suggestion is a good one, as are some banks that have products intended for people in multiple countries (though the ones I've looked into have a fairly significant deposit requirement)
May 31, 2012 | 2:37 pm
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Does anyone know how competitive xe.com is? My partner has to tranfer funds to Colombia on a monthly basis to pay a mortgage and taxes.... and does have a personal bank account there.
He uses zoom.com but feels like he loses on exchange rate and fees.
He uses zoom.com but feels like he loses on exchange rate and fees.
Jun 1, 2012 | 3:21 am
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First, may I start by giving a review of Xoom Customer service
OK
With that out of the way.
Other than xoom or western union is there any online money transfer company that I can set up to set up a regular monthly transfer of money to myself to Central America from my US bank or with my US credit card??? I no longer wish to use ATM's there.
OK
With that out of the way.
Other than xoom or western union is there any online money transfer company that I can set up to set up a regular monthly transfer of money to myself to Central America from my US bank or with my US credit card??? I no longer wish to use ATM's there.
Jun 1, 2012 | 7:40 am
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you can do what you want with an account in a stock brokerage house. etrade, schwab, and fidellity have a product that will work. you will have to get a credit card from the brokerage to make them happiest. money from a credit card available at ????????? is expensive, unless you can direct pay. sounds to me like you have a lot of limiting parameters. by MY bank do you really mean only one particular bank in the world? if so, you will have to work the problem out with them.
i had "partnerships" with about a dozen foreign banks. all were started in that foreign country. some i transfered into, some transfered to me.
i had "partnerships" with about a dozen foreign banks. all were started in that foreign country. some i transfered into, some transfered to me.
Jun 1, 2012 | 2:22 pm
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I have twice had my ATM card "scimmed" I think they call it in Nicaragua and Mexico and thousands taken and it took over a month to get my money back in both cases. I no longer trust ATMs in Central America.
I really had high hopes for Xoom but they are a no-go
So,
I think I am back to giving my sister my ATM card and having here western union me the money as needed. Luckily to that area of the world it is only $10 to send $1000 so doesn't break the bank, the biggest obstacle is to get my sister to get off her butt and go to the western union!!
I really had high hopes for Xoom but they are a no-go
So,
I think I am back to giving my sister my ATM card and having here western union me the money as needed. Luckily to that area of the world it is only $10 to send $1000 so doesn't break the bank, the biggest obstacle is to get my sister to get off her butt and go to the western union!!
Jun 10, 2012 | 6:12 am
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What is the second best way to wire yourself money in an emergency situation (Let's say lost all your cards and travel money) after XOOM? The FlyerGuide Wiki only mentions XOOM. But XOOM seems to require that you have a bank account in the country you travel to which is not always feasible. Any alternative? AMEX Global Assist can wire you money to a bank or post office correct?
Jun 10, 2012 | 6:19 am
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I think I am back to giving my sister my ATM card and having here western union me the money as needed. Luckily to that area of the world it is only $10 to send $1000 so doesn't break the bank, the biggest obstacle is to get my sister to get off her butt and go to the western union!!
Jun 13, 2012 | 8:42 am
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What is the second best way to wire yourself money in an emergency situation (Let's say lost all your cards and travel money) after XOOM? The FlyerGuide Wiki only mentions XOOM. But XOOM seems to require that you have a bank account in the country you travel to which is not always feasible. Any alternative? AMEX Global Assist can wire you money to a bank or post office correct?
Last edited by Zarf4; Jun 13, 2012 at 8:52 am Reason: I can't spell this early in the morning without coffee