Alternatives to PayPal for receiving money?

#1

Post by DonaldH » Sun, Dec 28, 2014, 11:28 AM UTC

Somebody in the U.S. needs to send money to me in Australia, but they're having trouble with Paypal. Are there any good alternatives?

Re: Alternatives to PayPal for receiving money?

#2

Post by trextrex » Sun, Dec 28, 2014, 12:01 PM UTC

Most of the banks allow direct transfer to another (international) account with a BIC and IBAN number. Western Union is also an option, albeit expensive.

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#3

Post by jacquesm » Sun, Dec 28, 2014, 12:50 PM UTC

https://www.xoom.com/australia/send-money

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#4

Post by wz1000 » Sun, Dec 28, 2014, 12:54 PM UTC

Bitcoin may suit your needs.

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#5

Post by DonaldH » Sun, Dec 28, 2014, 1:41 PM UTC

jacquesm wrote: post #3

https://www.xoom.com/australia/send-money

Have you used xoom before? It looks like they're making a lot of money on the exchange rate.

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#6

Post by jacquesm » Sun, Dec 28, 2014, 1:43 PM UTC

DonaldH wrote: post #5

jacquesm wrote: post #3

https://www.xoom.com/australia/send-money

Have you used xoom before? It looks like they're making a lot of money on the exchange rate.

Better expensive than unavailable.

Banks are probably cheapest (but they also make a lot of money on the exchange rate), WU and Xoom are more expensive but will reach a lot of weird places. If you can't use international banking then this may be a viable option for you.