How much money can someone send you from the UK.
Mar 2nd 2012, 9:28 am
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
What are the pitfalls of sending say 30K pound via cheque directly to Aus ? Far easier for him to do this than electronic transfer.
I'm wondering whether I should actually go and physically get it as Cash..... Or do the electronic transfer myself from the UK.
I didn't want to go to the UK this year.... Was planning a trip in 2013, after we fully finished our reno.
I'm wondering whether I should actually go and physically get it as Cash..... Or do the electronic transfer myself from the UK.
I didn't want to go to the UK this year.... Was planning a trip in 2013, after we fully finished our reno.
Going and getting the money would raise suspicions at customs and you would have to declare any amount over £10,000 to the UK side or $10,000 to the Aussies, and it'll cost you a few grand to get it (flights etc).
Mar 2nd 2012, 9:29 am
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
What are the pitfalls of sending say 30K pound via cheque directly to Aus ? Far easier for him to do this than electronic transfer.
I'm wondering whether I should actually go and physically get it as Cash..... Or do the electronic transfer myself from the UK.
I didn't want to go to the UK this year.... Was planning a trip in 2013, after we fully finished our reno.
I'm wondering whether I should actually go and physically get it as Cash..... Or do the electronic transfer myself from the UK.
I didn't want to go to the UK this year.... Was planning a trip in 2013, after we fully finished our reno.
Mar 2nd 2012, 9:41 am
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
Yes probably ..... So i'm seeking some alternative suggestions.... first being the Cheque IMO as thats what my Father can easily handle.... anything else I may have to go back there for.
Mar 2nd 2012, 9:43 am
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
Can he pop into his local branch? They can organise a international Telegraphic Transfer for him if he has your details. Normally costs about £20.
Mar 2nd 2012, 9:48 am
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
Thanks
He should be able to do that fairly easily.... he does use one of those scooter things now though.
Mar 2nd 2012, 9:52 am
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
As just giving your dad your BSB and Account number might not cut it. Sometimes they want an IBAN number.
Mar 2nd 2012, 2:04 pm
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
Mar 2nd 2012, 2:13 pm
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Re: How much money can someone send you from the UK.
My inlaws go into their bank have a dollar cheque made up. Don't know how much it costs but it can't be much because the cheques are never over $100. They're in their 70/80s so it can't be complicated. Not knocking the age, just how they are technically/mentally. 
