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rag61180
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« on: January 03, 2011, 08:35:11 am »
Anyone know the cheapest way to transfer money from the UK to Canada?

Thus far I've been sending money through my UK bank as a SWIFT money transfer, which costs £20 (or about $40) each time.

Anyone know a better method? Do the private companies offer a much smaller fee, or what is the advantage of using them?

PayPal is another possibility. Would have to re-jig my account, and calculate what their fees are. Think I closed down my PayPal account back in Canada, which (in hindsight) was a dumb thing to do.

Many thanks is advance! Cheesy
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2011, 09:36:00 am »
use moneybookers.com

or use any indian money changer via hundi
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2011, 10:50:15 pm »
Quote from: rag61180 on January 03, 2011, 08:35:11 am
Anyone know the cheapest way to transfer money from the UK to Canada?

Thus far I've been sending money through my UK bank as a SWIFT money transfer, which costs £20 (or about $40) each time.

Anyone know a better method? Do the private companies offer a much smaller fee, or what is the advantage of using them?

PayPal is another possibility. Would have to re-jig my account, and calculate what their fees are. Think I closed down my PayPal account back in Canada, which (in hindsight) was a dumb thing to do.

Many thanks is advance! Cheesy

How about "wire transfers"?
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rag61180
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2011, 10:06:25 am »
hello
dear
whats mining of wire transfer?
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2011, 10:46:32 am »
Wire transfers are expensive but quck....  Other legit money transfer services include Xoom and XEtrade.  I use the latter - no fees, and better exchange rates than a bank.  Down side is it takes a week to process (which is still faster than depositing  a cheque and waiting for it to clear in a Canadian bank).
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2011, 12:58:24 pm »
Quote from: rag61180 on January 03, 2011, 08:35:11 am
Anyone know the cheapest way to transfer money from the UK to Canada?

Thus far I've been sending money through my UK bank as a SWIFT money transfer, which costs £20 (or about $40) each time.

Anyone know a better method? Do the private companies offer a much smaller fee, or what is the advantage of using them?

PayPal is another possibility. Would have to re-jig my account, and calculate what their fees are. Think I closed down my PayPal account back in Canada, which (in hindsight) was a dumb thing to do.

Many thanks is advance! Cheesy


you may use HSBC global account ...
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