Sending money to relatives

[CyberSamurai013 69]

My in-laws live in Omsk, Russia and as my woman moves here I want to have something in place to easily send money to her family when needed. What is the best way to do this? I thought a card through a bank and a wire transfer, any thoughts?

[slim 1,525]

The best way seems to be an ATM card that accesses an account you set up here in the States.

You deposit money at your local bank, she takes it out in Omsk. Easy as pirazhok.

[CyberSamurai013 69]

The best way seems to be an ATM card that accesses an account you set up here in the States.

You deposit money at your local bank, she takes it out in Omsk. Easy as pirazhok.

Damn good idea bro, thank you!

[Scott and Iryna 2]

I setup an account here at my Credit Union, and mailed the ATM card to my wife before she came over.

This is a re-post of mine from a prior thread:

I told my Credit Union that this account was to be used only when I travel to Ukraine, to help separate my expenses. They put a note on the system, and it was never questioned, and over 3 years I have never had a problem with the card, except that it did expire and I recently had to send a replacement to Iryna's mother.

I pay no ATM fees, no transaction fees, and the account is free with a $1 minimum balance. I also get at or near the exact daily conversion rate. Again, this is through a Credit Union. I am sure a standard bank will find many ways to get ATM fees, transaction fees, and currency conversion fees from you, although it would still be much cheaper and more convenient than wiring or Western Union, etc. I do get charged $1 per transaction over 5 withdrawals per month, but that's only happened once or twice. And even if someone stole the card and somehow knew or guessed the PIN, I never keep more than a few hundred dollars in the account, as I transfer the money into it free over the web on an as-needed basis.

[CyberSamurai013 69]

I setup an account here at my Credit Union, and mailed the ATM card to my wife before she came over.

This is a re-post of mine from a prior thread:

Awesome!!! I have 2 credit unions I use, including USAA (Veteran) so I might use them. Thanks guys!!!

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Awesome!!! I have 2 credit unions I use, including USAA (Veteran) so I might use them. Thanks guys!!!

Another easy was is online via Western Union.

[CyberSamurai013 69]

Another easy was is online via Western Union.

I am a dummy sometimes. I have a USAA Checking account complete with card that I don't use lol. I just added money and am mailing the card

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I am a dummy sometimes. I have a USAA Checking account complete with card that I don't use lol. I just added money and am mailing the card

Be wary though because some banks like Wells Fargo will cut a card off if it's being used in a RUB country. Whenever I travel to Belarus I call and let them know the dates I'l be there so they don't cut my card off when they see it's being used over there. Some banks consider the RUB country's a "high scam" risk.

[Scott and Iryna 2]

I am a dummy sometimes. I have a USAA Checking account complete with card that I don't use lol. I just added money and am mailing the card

Be careful. A card is easy to spot, and may "disappear" in transit. I send mine "registered mail", and I always sandwich it between a couple photos to hide it from the X-ray / prying eyes...

[Scott and Iryna 2]

Be wary though because some banks like Wells Fargo will cut a card off if it's being used in a RUB country. Whenever I travel to Belarus I call and let them know the dates I'l be there so they don't cut my card off when they see it's being used over there. Some banks consider the RUB country's a "high scam" risk.

When I opened the account, I specifically told my Credit Union that I will be using this account when I travel to Ukraine, and that it will be used almost exclusively from there. They noted this in the system, and in over 3 years, this has never been an issue for me.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

When I opened the account, I specifically told my Credit Union that I will be using this account when I travel to Ukraine, and that it will be used almost exclusively from there. They noted this in the system, and in over 3 years, this has never been an issue for me.

[Tim/Mav 305]

Be wary though because some banks like Wells Fargo will cut a card off if it's being used in a RUB country. Whenever I travel to Belarus I call and let them know the dates I'l be there so they don't cut my card off when they see it's being used over there. Some banks consider the RUB country's a "high scam" risk.

OH Shi.......! What was the Topic. I was watching the Video!

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

OH Shi.......! What was the Topic. I was watching the Video!

Little story with that vid. The first night in Belarus (first trip there), and I woke up early and went to the kitchen in my birthday suite (middle of May) to make coffee, I turned on the TV in said kitchen and that vid was the first thing I saw (MTV). After the vid I probably had a woody because when I looked out the window (4th floor) I saw all these faces staring back at me...that's when I discovered there was a university right across the street from the apt. I had rented. *note to self, shut the curtains in the kitchen before you go to bed

Edited April 2, 2011 by Why_Me

[Tim/Mav 305]

Little story with that vid. The first night in Belarus (first trip there), and I woke up early and went to the kitchen in my birthday suite (middle of May) to make coffee, I turned on the TV in said kitchen and that vid was the first thing I saw (MTV). After the vid I probably had a woody because when I looked out the window (4th floor) I saw all these faces staring back at me...that's when I discovered there was a university right across the street from the apt. I had rented. *note to self, shut the curtains in the kitchen before you go to bed

HHhahahahhaaa. I just kinda laughed to myself. I was reading the post about sending money and the next thing I knew I was watching the video and forgot about the post all together. We need to smile sometimes. Loved the Video.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Damn good idea bro, thank you!

We do this for our son who goes to school in Mosocw, but it is his account and he notifies the credit union that he will be in Russia for 10 months. Your wife could set up an account and get them an ATM card, but I am not sure the bank or credit union will allow it unless it is THEIR account.