Transferring money - UK to USA
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Hi, I need to transfer some money from my UK bank account to my wife's bank account in the USA. My bank will charge me about £13. Another option is www.transferwise.com who will charge about £7.
Bank of America will charge $17 to receive the money if wired from my bank. But they couldn’t tell me whether or not there would be a charge if I send via www.transferwise.com.![Thumb Down](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbdown.gif)
I hate banks! Especially Bank of America!
Any suggestions? This might have to be a regular transfer for the next year or so, and I don't want to give about £500 or more to the banks!
Thanks
Bank of America will charge $17 to receive the money if wired from my bank. But they couldn’t tell me whether or not there would be a charge if I send via www.transferwise.com.
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I hate banks! Especially Bank of America!
Any suggestions? This might have to be a regular transfer for the next year or so, and I don't want to give about £500 or more to the banks!
Thanks
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If you search this forum or the main US forum you will find plenty of threads on the subject, with recommendations for various companies who will do it for free.
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