Wire transfers are so "last century".
There's Paypal and similar services in other countries. We needed to pay
cash for an apartment in Greece this year. They said to wire it to a
bank account in Austria. I said, "No, how about Paypal?" They said no,
but there's another service that they use.
That's when I found out about a European version of Paypal called
MoneyBookers. Bob opened an account and used a credit card to put money
in the apt. owner's account. We're all happy! I'm happier because they
gave me a free SIM card for my phone to use for cheap mobile calls and
texts while traveling--at least it's significantly cheaper than my home
T-Mobile account.
Wire transfers = $45. MoneyBookers/Paypal = $0. Your choice!
Betty
rlsimon wrote:
On purchases, I get a rebate, yes. But, alas, not for withdrawal of cash at
an atm. I have the option of doing a wire transfer to my family member's
bank there but I don't know if the rate will be a "wholesale" conversion
rate like with the credit/atm cards or another less advantageous rate...???
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At my commercial bank, a wire transfer cost about $45 for each transfer.
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