karenssp said:I hoping to send the money through my bank here to the DR. How safe is that transaction?
karenssp said:I hoping to send the money through my bank here to the DR. How safe is that transaction?
ricktoronto said:It may take a long time, can't be picked up like WU can as easily, and may cost as much anyway. If this is money to some fellow then WU is likely the simplest choice. Or a competitor like Vigo, etc.
jojo2130 said:For Small amounts the XOOM sevice is fantastic.
playacaribe2 said:On large business transactions, I tend to favor Bank to Bank wire transfers for cost efficiency and recordkeeping.
As for smaller transfers I now exclusively use Vigo. Apparently the fees to send money are set by the local operator and the Dominican gentleman that operates the Vigo location I use charges $5.00 up to $500 and $10 from $501-$1,000. This is nowhere near what I paid on a handful of occasions at Western Union and lower than what other Vigo outlets charge. And, as I indicated in my prior post, Western Union purchased Vigo last year, so it remains to be seen how long those rates will hold.
Respectfully,
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I am happy that you found a remitante that is so cheap, but it also depends on your location, montreal toronto, vancouver, etc.and how they deliver the money in peso or $us. There is a ton of competition in all citieis right now,
In montreal there is uno, ria, and caribe express. and they all have different prices dependant on what you want.
I have used Western Union many times. It is perfectly safe but from the UK they will only pay out in pesos I tried for it to be paid out in dollars and they refused stating that it could only be paid out in the currency of the country you send it to.karenssp said:How safe is it to send money to DR from a foreign country?
Env?os Boy? will send money in dollars (only from the US).KeithUK said:I have used Western Union many times. It is perfectly safe but from the UK they will only pay out in pesos I tried for it to be paid out in dollars and they refused stating that it could only be paid out in the currency of the country you send it to.
Most people on vacation do things and promise things, most will try to do what they promise, but just remember the next flight coming in while you are leaving....................love , and hugs, and promises, YOU ARE GONE!!!!!!!MommC said:If you are sending money for a business transaction or to a family member any of the above methods are safe.
If you are sending it to a 'friend' you met on vacation, do yourself a favour and no matter what the 'friend ' says they need the money for, leave it in the bank for your next vacation!!
MommC - speaking from years of experience!