Sending money to fiancee

[second stage 14]

I would like to send some money to my fiancee who is in India..she doesn't have a bank account yet.

Is Western Union the only alternative other than mailing a traditional check to her?

Could some post their experiences with money transfers..

Thanks!

[payxibka 10,044]

Moneygram if they have an office nearby is typically cheaper the WU...

[YuAndDan 153]

We used I-Kobo, they send a rechargeable debit card to the money recipient that can be used like a debit visa card either to purchase things, or draw money at an ATM.

https://www.ikobo.com/

[mgk 0]

Western Union is a good bet! Receipent need just a photo id and MTCN # to collect money, they should be able to collect money within 10-15 minutes of your transfer.

[cjindia 0]

Western Union is a good bet! Receipent need just a photo id and MTCN # to collect money, they should be able to collect money within 10-15 minutes of your transfer.

yea i always send western union. 299 or under is 10 bucks..

I tried one of these indian wire transfer places that were cheaper but it is a nightmare and not worth the hassle.

[Nagishkaw 510]

We used I-Kobo, they send a rechargeable debit card to the money recipient that can be used like a debit visa card either to purchase things, or draw money at an ATM.

https://www.ikobo.com/

[Imua 0]

I've used WU Money-in-Minutes, you can do it online with a credit or debit card and it's only $10.

[indianheart 2]

I have been using remit2india for 6-8 months now and had good service and they offer many options for the recipient to receive money(ATM card, bank transfer ect....)

http://www.timesofmoney.com/mf/jsp/home.jsp

[ELW 5]

We've used Western Union all the way. Simple, smooth and instant transactions, never a problem.

[second stage 14]

Thanks everyone.

I used Western Union(WU) last night...

Couple of things I've noticed..WU will pull up your credit report(will not impact credit score) to verify your identity for the first time and the list of agents listed isn't always current.

My fiancee went to the nearest agent listed on the site and they said they haven't renewed their license with WU for few yrs now and she had to goto another agent but it was nerve wracking since it was her first time trying to deal with money..