Belem Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Don't know if this has already been posted, but Western Union is running a special to select countries in Asia due to the Tsunami and is only charging $7 from the US. I'm sure there are specials from other countries as well. A friend of mine sent $800 US to a friend of his in Thailand and was only charged $7 to wire the money. Just an FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 However, the fee is not the whole story. They offer an exchange rate of just 37.5 baht to the USD so your friend also paid a hidden fee of about $30. Always check the exchange rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belem Posted January 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Yep, the exhange rate is not very good, but you're weighing that with waiting 5-7 days for an interbank transfer to go through. For comparisons sake, my friend witnessed another guy send $1,000 US within the US and had to pay $79 US to send it. Again, just an FYI for people considering wiring money through Western Union. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCgringo Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 a question about Western Union If you send $300 , can the person in Thailand get $300 in cash ? Or do they have to get it in Thai Baht with the bad exchange rate ? If they could get the $300 in US$ cash they could take it to the exchange office themselves. Just wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusty Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 BG's seem to know the exact location,phone number and opening times of every branch in Bkk and Pattaya . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit_of_town_hall Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 For those that are interested the Halifax bank ( building socoiety is not charging for transfers to Thai bank accounts if you say it is to help a wave victim. I sent 100 pounds today to a Thai girl that I know and they asked if it was to help... I said no thinking that they ment a communal fund. When I asked why they said they were waivering the 14 pound usual fee. I could have kicked myself. STH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belem Posted January 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Thai baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Belem said:Yep, the exhange rate is not very good, but you're weighing that with waiting 5-7 days for an interbank transfer to go through. My SWIFT transfers go from my US bank to my Bangkok Bank account in 1 day (which is actually 2 days due to time difference). TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CondomKing Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 ThaiHome said: My SWIFT transfers go from my US bank to my Bangkok Bank account in 1 day (which is actually 2 days due to time difference). TH Why wouldn't you use an ATM card to withdraw the funds and then deposit them here? Convenience? Large amounts? I use ATM only and find it to be easy, quick, convenient and good exchange rate. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusty Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Tch tch Is this to secure an advanced booking!:hubba: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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