Sending money from USA to Aus Fee free

Timfoo on 07/05/2017 - 17:21

Hi, I booked an thialand trip for me and an American girl, she owes me $2500 AUD,
I figured I would just send her a PayPal request.
But then I get hit wth like $70 worth of fees.
I thought friends and family was free?
Is there any cheaper/better ways to do this?
Bank wire is a rip aswell.
If she gives me US Cash I'll also cop a fee converting it at the conversion place.
Any ideas guys??

Financial

Comments

  • toniyellow on 07/05/2017 - 18:37

    Have a look at these

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/ofx.com
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/currencyfair.com
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/transferwise.com

    Similar to bank wires, but better exchange rates and low/no fee

    I have used OFX and currencyfair and they both were fairly user friendly and quick

    If she is sending the money to you, might try a US forum to look for feedback on the best that works with US bank accounts etc.

  • cnmarine on 07/05/2017 - 18:37

    get her to convert it and give you aud cash or get her to send over 2500aud via paypal or get her to bankwire 2500aud. There's no fee free international transfers, just let her pay the fees.

    • tajid on 07/05/2017 - 19:11

      related question, need to pay $26 usd to airbnb girl, saw paypal only charges 1%, true?

      • imolared on 07/05/2017 - 20:19

        Sorta… they have crap exchange rates though.

  • gobbledegook on 07/05/2017 - 22:10
    +1

    For a once off just use www.transferwise.com

  • Kunalk222 on 08/05/2017 - 12:05
    -1

    use instarem.com it is low fees and I use it regularly to send money
    refer code: KunalK19542

  • Gunther on 08/05/2017 - 21:06
    +1

    She can drop cash into a USA Citibank into your Australia account.

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