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Anyone used Western Union...
Simon - 2/12/08 at 07:49 PM

for money transfer.

Friend wants to send some money abroad but doesn't have credit card or bank account.

Good, bad or otherwise?

Thanks

ATB

Simon


iiyama - 2/12/08 at 08:00 PM

Ive used it plenty of times. I wouldnt use it to buy goods, but if your funding a known person then there is no problem except expense. what I mean is that WU are an expensive option to send funds. However its fast and reliable.


r1_pete - 2/12/08 at 08:01 PM

Seems to get as much if not more bad press than paypal, don't think it has as many safeguards as paypal - if thats possible.


BenB - 2/12/08 at 08:12 PM

Is it to his newly found uncle in Nigeria who has recently found that your friend has won 1 million dollars in the Microsoft UK random giveaway?


designer - 2/12/08 at 08:15 PM

I always use Travelex, through their office.


Simon - 2/12/08 at 08:27 PM

Cheers chaps - it's for his bro in Bosnia!

Will look into Travelex too

ATB

Simon


thunderace - 2/12/08 at 09:42 PM

i used it to send £1000 to my brother when he lost his wallet on the first day of his holls ,drunken bugger left it in a pub.


iiyama - 3/12/08 at 06:46 AM

Ouch! That musta cost you.....him!!


Simon - 5/12/08 at 01:25 AM

He used it yesterday and was pleasantly surprised at how easy and quick it was.

Fill in form, hand over cash and fee and his bro had his money in about 3/4 hour!

ATB

Simon