farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I want to send money back to the UK. Was thinking Western Union but wanted to know if anyone could recommend any companies that offer this service and how much they charge etc. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 western have been notoriously a rip off for years but they get away with it because its fast and easy etc bank transfer probably work out cheaper if it doesnt have to be instant like emergency cash etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Depends entirely on the amount ? small amount go western union, be more specific with amount you may get better info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 western have been notoriously a rip off for years but they get away with it because its fast and easy etc bank transfer probably work out cheaper if it doesnt have to be instant like emergency cash etc Don't currently have a bank account hence why I need to look at "wiring it". Have you used anyone apart from WU you could recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Depends entirely on the amount ? small amount go western union, be more specific with amount you may get better info. Don't know at this stage just looking for general info as recommendations...Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 western have been notoriously a rip off for years but they get away with it because its fast and easy etc bank transfer probably work out cheaper if it doesnt have to be instant like emergency cash etc Don't currently have a bank account hence why I need to look at "wiring it". Have you used anyone apart from WU you could recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand you only have the choice of western union or moneygram both charge relatively high fees but you could compare them to see which one rips you off less than the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 western have been notoriously a rip off for years but they get away with it because its fast and easy etc bank transfer probably work out cheaper if it doesnt have to be instant like emergency cash etc Don't currently have a bank account hence why I need to look at "wiring it". Have you used anyone apart from WU you could recommend?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand you only have the choice of western union or moneygram both charge relatively high fees but you could compare them to see which one rips you off less than the other Haha. Ok cheers will bear both in mind. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Easiest way and cheapest way may be to do a TT or EFT. Have the funds sent by a collegue or friend who has a bank account in Thailand. Just go to the bank with your friend and complete the paper work there and then. Just give the money to your friend and he can put it into his account , you fill in the details just using him as the sender. Cheaper & will arrive in 3-4 business days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Easiest way and cheapest way may be to do a TT or EFT. Have the funds sent by a collegue or friend who has a bank account in Thailand. Just go to the bank with your friend and complete the paper work there and then. Just give the money to your friend and he can put it into his account , you fill in the details just using him as the sender. Cheaper & will arrive in 3-4 business days. Thanks dude. Forgive my ignorance but what's a TT and EFT?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Easiest way and cheapest way may be to do a TT or EFT. Have the funds sent by a collegue or friend who has a bank account in Thailand. Just go to the bank with your friend and complete the paper work there and then. Just give the money to your friend and he can put it into his account , you fill in the details just using him as the sender. Cheaper & will arrive in 3-4 business days. Thanks dude. Forgive my ignorance but what's a TT and EFT?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand tt is old fashioned bank transfer eft is electronic fund transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. For something like 6,000 baht how much would they charge?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. For something like 6,000 baht how much would they charge?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand its country dependant but used to be 10-15% as they make money from conversion rates as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. For something like 6,000 baht how much would they charge?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand its country dependant but used to be 10-15% as they make money from conversion rates as well Ok not too bad a percentage I guess if it's still that. They have to make a buck somehow I guess. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Fedex cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Fedex cash fedex is damn expensive thesedays ,i had to send a door key to someone and they wanted a few thousand baht what a joke i sent it with ups or dhl and still cost a lot but cheaper than fedex was at that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. For something like 6,000 baht how much would they charge? Tiny money like that you're better off setting up PayPal - but that takes time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. For something like 6,000 baht how much would they charge? Tiny money like that you're better off setting up PayPal - but that takes time And the recepient needs to have a PayPal account which they don't. Had crossed my mind though. Thanks pal. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajaan Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. For something like 6,000 baht how much would they charge? Tiny money like that you're better off setting up PayPal - but that takes time I second that...if you're not in a hurry, PayPal works like a charm, and is by FAR the cheapest method. Yeah, you get shaved a little on the exchange rate, but that's true with any electronic bank transfer as well. I send money (several hundreds of USD) to Thailand every month using PayPal; costs me about 1.50 USD to send $300. Just have to wait 3-4 days for the (free) transfer from my regular bank to PayPal, it goes to my friend's Thai PayPal account instantly, then my friend has to wait about 4-5 days for the (free) transfer to their Thai bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 You need a bank account on both ends to take advantage of the cheaper (for larger amounts) regular bank SWIFT wire transfer. And it can take 2-5 business days to clear. WU takes a hefty amount but is instant, just need the correct name to match ID and the transaxtion number they give you. For something like 6,000 baht how much would they charge? Tiny money like that you're better off setting up PayPal - but that takes time I second that...if you're not in a hurry, PayPal works like a charm, and is by FAR the cheapest method. Yeah, you get shaved a little on the exchange rate, but that's true with any electronic bank transfer as well.I send money (several hundreds of USD) to Thailand every month using PayPal; costs me about 1.50 USD to send $300. Just have to wait 3-4 days for the (free) transfer from my regular bank to PayPal, it goes to my friend's Thai PayPal account instantly, then my friend has to wait about 4-5 days for the (free) transfer to their Thai bank account. Thanks dude. Does the recipient have to have a PayPal account to receive the money? Been a while since I used Paypal...Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajaan Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I second that...if you're not in a hurry, PayPal works like a charm, and is by FAR the cheapest method. Yeah, you get shaved a little on the exchange rate, but that's true with any electronic bank transfer as well. I send money (several hundreds of USD) to Thailand every month using PayPal; costs me about 1.50 USD to send $300. Just have to wait 3-4 days for the (free) transfer from my regular bank to PayPal, it goes to my friend's Thai PayPal account instantly, then my friend has to wait about 4-5 days for the (free) transfer to their Thai bank account. Thanks dude. Does the recipient have to have a PayPal account to receive the money? Been a while since I used Paypal... Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Yes, the people on both ends have to have PayPal accounts linked to the bank accounts in their respective countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang1979 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I second that...if you're not in a hurry, PayPal works like a charm, and is by FAR the cheapest method. Yeah, you get shaved a little on the exchange rate, but that's true with any electronic bank transfer as well. I send money (several hundreds of USD) to Thailand every month using PayPal; costs me about 1.50 USD to send $300. Just have to wait 3-4 days for the (free) transfer from my regular bank to PayPal, it goes to my friend's Thai PayPal account instantly, then my friend has to wait about 4-5 days for the (free) transfer to their Thai bank account. Thanks dude. Does the recipient have to have a PayPal account to receive the money? Been a while since I used Paypal...Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Yes, the people on both ends have to have PayPal accounts linked to the bank accounts in their respective countries. Ok cool thanks for confirming. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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