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Non GAA Discussion => General discussion => Topic started by: Eamonnca1 on August 21, 2015, 06:11:11 AM

Title: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 21, 2015, 06:11:11 AM
Any suggestions? I've used Western Union before but I'm open to other ideas.
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: armaghniac on August 21, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
Currencyfair, Transfermate,  Xe.com

The problem is the hassle of setting up with these people, owing to money laundering bollix.
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: Clov on August 21, 2015, 08:18:57 AM
I used paypal previously. I had 2 accounts, 1 linked to my US bank and 1 linked to my UK account.
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: Orior on August 21, 2015, 09:07:52 AM
Tyrone mule?
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: oakleafer on August 21, 2015, 09:36:39 PM
Transferwise. Easily the best I've used. No hidden fees, good rates and easy to use.
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: gawa316 on August 21, 2015, 11:01:33 PM
Quote from: oakleafer on August 21, 2015, 09:36:39 PM
Transferwise. Easily the best I've used. No hidden fees, good rates and easy to use.

I would second that!
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: The Iceman on August 21, 2015, 11:13:41 PM
I'm going back to Armagh first week of September - happy to help if I can
Bank transfers are fine too - I still have an account at home and my Da has access to it  - I transfer money back and forth regular
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: armaghniac on August 21, 2015, 11:58:54 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 21, 2015, 11:13:41 PM
I'm going back to Armagh first week of September - happy to help if I can
Bank transfers are fine too - I still have an account at home and my Da has access to it  - I transfer money back and forth regular

Bank transfers are fine, except the bank takes about 3% of your money!

Probably better to send it last week, the dollar is down a bit this week.
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 22, 2015, 11:12:29 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. I've gone with Transferwise. Very handy, did it all through the web and no need to visit the credit union.
Title: Re: Best way to send money from the US to the UK
Post by: armaghniac on August 23, 2015, 12:26:19 AM
It is notable that fees are less USD -> GBP or EUR than in the other direction, especially as the US banks usually charge to receive money as well.