BKKdreaming Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi I wanted to send $100-$200 to a friend that got flooded out , Walmart charges $9.95 to send up to $200 international thru Moneygram, But what exchange rate is the transfered money changed to Thai Baht ? and are there other fees on the Thai side ? And what do you need to pick up the money ? Just the secret code nuumber or ???? Anything else I should know ? Thanks for your help BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I sent money via western union. They need a "valid" ID. Obviously this has some variance in Thailand. Make sure you get her ID spelling exactly. Western Union has a money order type of number, I forget what they call it, but that is just for reference. It is not a secrect code that releases the money. Releasing is ID based. As I recall, the Western Union online website did display what the current Baht conversion rate they used was for that transaction. But I could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 We send money to wife's family every month. Wife walks into Post Office and pays them, and a very small fee. Family go into local post office and collect the money. No muss, no fuss. Fees practically nothing. You have post office receipt to show transfer. Hope it works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Does anybody NOT send money back to their Thai Wife's family? If so, please let me know if your wife has a sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 We send money to wife's family every month. Wife walks into Post Office and pays them, and a very small fee. Family go into local post office and collect the money. No muss, no fuss. Fees practically nothing. You have post office receipt to show transfer. Hope it works for you. is this using Western Union or Moneygram , they are not the same company , Does the Thai Post Office service Moneygram payments ? thanks BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The Post Office is domestic. I think the OP was referring to International transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 The Post Office is domestic. I think the OP was referring to International transfers. yes it would be a transfer from USA to Thailand BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think the exchange rate can change daily. I use western union so cannot advise on moneygram you will have to talk to them about requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octagon Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Exchange rate changes daily. No fees are charged on the Thai side. You should get a reference number to speed up the collection process and provide a question and answer on your side for security. Send these to you friend after you send the money. She'll need to bring her ID for sure, as well. CIMB Thai bank handles MoneyGrams. More info here: https://www.moneygram.com/MGI/EN/TH/Receive/Receive.htm?CC=TH&LC=EN Edited November 28, 2011 by octagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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