International Funds Transfer

[EnZ 0]

What is the best way for my foreign fiancee to bring her money over here?

I have seen EFT's mentioned but have no idea how to go about doing this.

Thanks for any info as I am sure many of you have been through this before.

[Jasman0717 9]

I transferred money to my business partner in the Philippines electronically so would imagine you could transfer to a bank in the US in the same manor.

[Dan J 277]

What is the best way for my foreign fiancee to bring her money over here?

I have seen EFT's mentioned but have no idea how to go about doing this.

Thanks for any info as I am sure many of you have been through this before.

It depends how much you are transfering. Western union or other services make more sense for small amounts, or if you don't have a bank account. Wire transfer is better for larger amounts.

Contact your bank to arrange a wire transfer.

[huge316 0]

I just opened another checking account and gave my fiancee the debit card, (only recommended if you really trust your fiancee though). It's saved me lots of money on wire transfer fees. I just told my bank that the card would be used there for a year and they are ok with it. So I just tell her how much to take when I put money in that account. That's what worked for me, obviously not for everyone though. Your debit card must work overseas, example mine is a Mastercard with the Star network so it works anywhere and I only get charged 3% per transaction... basically nothing compared to the $45.00 per transaction fee for my wire transfers.

What is the best way for my foreign fiancee to bring her money over here?

I have seen EFT's mentioned but have no idea how to go about doing this.

Thanks for any info as I am sure many of you have been through this before.

[Jigi 0]

hi,

Wire transfers are the best way.... and if you can carry cash... then it is also not a problem.. as long as the cash is less than ten thousand dollars.

Jigi