sending money back to the UK every month

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Feb 3rd 2009, 11:46 am

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suzyt

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Re: sending money back to the UK every month

I think Nick said it was the charge for converting it and sending it, but yours sounds much better and cheaper.

Feb 3rd 2009, 2:16 pm

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tom_uk_aus

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Re: sending money back to the UK every month

I've been using Paypal to make my transfers each month. I have a UK account - linked to my UK bank account, and an AUS account.

There is a standard Paypal charge, but no commission or extra costs.

I read up on Paypal's terms and conditions, and there's nothing to state that one cannot have several Paypal accounts, so long as they're different types - ie. one personal and one premier.

Much cheaper than using a money transfer company.

Feb 3rd 2009, 2:25 pm

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Pollyana

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Re: sending money back to the UK every month

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Originally Posted by kunjal and shamir

Thanks guys - shame its $15 each time... means I will have to get organised and start saving so we can send it once a month or less!

Kunjal

Cheaper than getting the banks to do it, and I have to say that although there is very rarely a hitch their customer service has been so good over the last few years that I personally wouldn't use anyone else now.

Feb 3rd 2009, 5:23 pm

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Stitch

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Re: sending money back to the UK every month

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Originally Posted by suzyt

Hi spoke to Nick he says that we dont get charged by Halifax as Westpac convert it themselves hence the $30 , but check it out yourselves just to make sure. When the banks open today i shall also give them a call.

Hi that's what we were told too. We're Westpac here and halifax UK too!

Cheers

Ginny