Moneygram

[dbears 1]

Thank you all for the quick replies. You're all awesome!!! I think we're going to try Moneygram this time and see how it goes. I'll also look into PNB webremit and see what they offer and if it's going to work for us. But right now, we are really interested in trying Moneygram.

Anyway, you all have a good day! Thanks again for the insights!

--David and Mae

Mae, how about getting a PNB Global Filipino Money card for your family? It is a debit card that is specially designed for filipino overseas and their families in the Philippines. There is no withdrawal fee and there is no maintaining balance either and you can transfer money online and the remittance charges is a little lower than the PNB web remit.

Check the link for additional info:http://www.pnb.com.ph/content/view/113/131/

[panamania79 2]

Does anybody here have used Moneygram before or still using it until now? We are in the process of experimenting on how to send money to my family in the Philippines. Western Union so far is efficient but their service fee is way too expensive. We have used Xoom as well but it is kind of hassle for my dad to travel to the next town just to get the money. And also, I've heard of some problems that customers have experienced with Xoom so we stopped using it too. While we were at Wal-Mart 2 nights ago, we found out that they offer Moneygram services. Before we try it, I want to know if any of you has ever encounered problems on both ends (sender and receiver)? Or if is an efficient way to send money to your loved ones and how strict they are (payput location) when it comes to identifications of the recipient.

Any replies will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

--Mae

I love Moneygram because it's cheaper than Western Union and they don't have to wait for the money.Every time I sent Western Union.it was always blocked for a couple of hours for some reason.

[swmbob 0]

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guess what, my fiance opened an account at hsbc ca,

he sent me the atm here in ph,

and thats it! no extra charges.

you just have to withdraw on any hsbc atm here or

metrobank atm will also do.

no identification problem,

no extra charges...

Ditto...

Any Bank ATM will do, as long as the logo on the back of the card matches the bank's participation i.e. cirrus, mac, plus, star....

[barenaked 0]

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guess what, my fiance opened an account at hsbc ca,

he sent me the atm here in ph,

and thats it! no extra charges.

you just have to withdraw on any hsbc atm here or

metrobank atm will also do.

no identification problem,

no extra charges...

Ditto...

Any Bank ATM will do, as long as the logo on the back of the card matches the bank's participation i.e. cirrus, mac, plus, star....

i'm just a bit hesitant with other banks, they may have hidden charges or something...

at least with HSBC and METROBANK im sure it has ZERO CHARGES...

you know how hard it is to transact with bank problems with our local bank offices here...

Edited July 31, 2008 by barenaked

[swmbob 0]

If you have any bank account in the US and send the family an ATM card, then you will incur the US bank's fee's and the local withdrawl fee.

But, it is less expensive then using the money transfer services.

[barenaked 0]

If you have any bank account in the US and send the family an ATM card, then you will incur the US bank's fee's and the local withdrawl fee.

But, it is less expensive then using the money transfer services.

we usually reconcile balances and it seems that theres no charges with my withdrawal here in ph

i usually have him check the balance instead of me checking it here (coz i know it will have charges)

i only do withdrawals here. there maybe charges but i guess its so minimal to be noticed.

:star:

[David-and-Mae 15]

Thank you all for the quick replies. You're all awesome!!! I think we're going to try Moneygram this time and see how it goes. I'll also look into PNB webremit and see what they offer and if it's going to work for us. But right now, we are really interested in trying Moneygram.

Anyway, you all have a good day! Thanks again for the insights!

--David and Mae

Mae,

You can deposit any money you want to send to the Philippines right in my wallet!!! ............. Say hello to David for us!

You need to behave or the famous nurse will be sent to your home to "punish" you.

Thank you again, guys! You are all helpful!

Mae, how about getting a PNB Global Filipino Money card for your family? It is a debit card that is specially designed for filipino overseas and their families in the Philippines. There is no withdrawal fee and there is no maintaining balance either and you can transfer money online and the remittance charges is a little lower than the PNB web remit.

Check the link for additional info:http://www.pnb.com.ph/content/view/113/131/

Gaye, your post really caught my attention so I will be looking into it and see if we can use it. Thanks for the information and the link. You're the best!

[DARUMA07 25]

Thank you all for the quick replies. You're all awesome!!! I think we're going to try Moneygram this time and see how it goes. I'll also look into PNB webremit and see what they offer and if it's going to work for us. But right now, we are really interested in trying Moneygram.

Anyway, you all have a good day! Thanks again for the insights!

--David and Mae

Mae,

You can deposit any money you want to send to the Philippines right in my wallet!!! ............. Say hello to David for us!

You need to behave or the famous nurse will be sent to your home to "punish" you.

Thank you again, guys! You are all helpful!

Mae, how about getting a PNB Global Filipino Money card for your family? It is a debit card that is specially designed for filipino overseas and their families in the Philippines. There is no withdrawal fee and there is no maintaining balance either and you can transfer money online and the remittance charges is a little lower than the PNB web remit.

Check the link for additional info:http://www.pnb.com.ph/content/view/113/131/

Gaye, your post really caught my attention so I will be looking into it and see if we can use it. Thanks for the information and the link. You're the best!

Mae,

Behave is not even in my vocabulary! I am feeling a little sick! You might want to send the famous nurse....

[lady23 0]

we have used moneygram sometimes, and western union, they are both safe. so dont worry. just give the control number and sometimes they ask questions, like pet's name or birthday like that. It is safe and moneygram is cheaper to send money.

[lady23 0]

Does anybody here have used Moneygram before or still using it until now? We are in the process of experimenting on how to send money to my family in the Philippines. Western Union so far is efficient but their service fee is way too expensive. We have used Xoom as well but it is kind of hassle for my dad to travel to the next town just to get the money. And also, I've heard of some problems that customers have experienced with Xoom so we stopped using it too. While we were at Wal-Mart 2 nights ago, we found out that they offer Moneygram services. Before we try it, I want to know if any of you has ever encounered problems on both ends (sender and receiver)? Or if is an efficient way to send money to your loved ones and how strict they are (payput location) when it comes to identifications of the recipient.

Any replies will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

--Mae

payout locations, you can get to Equitable PCIBank or cebuana luilier you can check it in the internet. It is easy to get money using moneygram

[Longwait2 0]

Does anybody here have used Moneygram before or still using it until now? We are in the process of experimenting on how to send money to my family in the Philippines. Western Union so far is efficient but their service fee is way too expensive. We have used Xoom as well but it is kind of hassle for my dad to travel to the next town just to get the money. And also, I've heard of some problems that customers have experienced with Xoom so we stopped using it too. While we were at Wal-Mart 2 nights ago, we found out that they offer Moneygram services. Before we try it, I want to know if any of you has ever encounered problems on both ends (sender and receiver)? Or if is an efficient way to send money to your loved ones and how strict they are (payput location) when it comes to identifications of the recipient.

Any replies will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

--Mae

ohhh...this is very informative for me Mae..thanks for posting this,,I guess I will also give a try since I am using Xoom for the past 5 months and i have the same concern!

[RIDION 0]

The best 1 so far...

[belay 0]

we use door to door... next day delivery.. its quite expensive but its ok...