Receiving money from abroad via alternaive method to Western Union

[watthong]

Friend in the US is going to send me a couple of grands usd... He said he's going to use Western Union, I said hold it! I gave him my paypal email recipient, that didn't work . Response he got from paypal "You can't send them money/ Your recipient [me] can't accept payments right now!" 

 

I contacted my US credit union and asked if it's possible for the person to simply show up at one of said credit union local branches and do a deposit into my account. They said no (or possible depending on the branch but no guarantee). They recommended doing an e-deposit instead ...So I would like to hear from other folks who have successfully received funds from outside Thailand, their chosen methods other than Western Union if possible

Thank you much in advance.

[Andrew Dwyer]

What about Wise ?

[watthong]

6 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

What about Wise ?

 

I've thought about that too. I just don't want for my friend the sender to have to sign up/enroll for this or that, etc. The least hassle for him I would prefer.

[Upnotover]

WU is much better than it used to be.

[watthong]

15 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

WU is much better than it used to be.

Could you give me the step by step through WU,especially on the recipient end? Thanks. That would bolster my confidence somewhat. I just don't want the money got stuck he couldn't get a refund and I couldn't get a payment (old fashioned thinking I admit, never having used WU before, always thought it would be for real dire circumstances.)

[Upnotover]

1 minute ago, watthong said:

Could you give me the step by step through WU,especially on the recipient end? Thanks. That would bolster my confidence somewhat. I just don't want the money got stuck he couldn't get a refund and I couldn't get a payment (old fashioned thinking I admit, never having used WU before, always thought it would be for real dire circumstances.)

You friend can send it directly to your bank account if you want, or you can collect cash at any WU outlet.

Bank account

Receive money transfers via your bank account

Provide your sender with these details:

1. Your bank account details ²
   – Your name as per bank records
   – Bank name
   – Account Number
   – Bank code
2. The purpose of remittance.
3. Your address and mobile number

Cash pickup

More than 6,100 agent locations ¹ in Thailand

1. Visit a Western Union location.
2. Provide your sender’s details, including the Money Transfer Contol Number (MTCN).
3. Show a valid government-issued photo ID.
4. Get your money once your details have been verified.

[watthong]

5 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

You friend can send it directly to your bank account if you want, or you can collect cash at any WU outlet.

Bank account

Receive money transfers via your bank account

Provide your sender with these details:

1. Your bank account details ²
   – Your name as per bank records
   – Bank name
   – Account Number
   – Bank code
2. The purpose of remittance.
3. Your address and mobile number

Cash pickup

More than 6,100 agent locations ¹ in Thailand

1. Visit a Western Union location.
2. Provide your sender’s details, including the Money Transfer Contol Number (MTCN).
3. Show a valid government-issued photo ID.
4. Get your money once your details have been verified.

 

The bank account method looks good! Thanks a bunch.

[BaronessXX]

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