sending money from us to japan

[kokoninicko 1]

hi! does anyone know how can i send money from usa to japan? thanks

[TBoneTX 45,273]

Western Union

MoneyGram (usually cheaper than Western Union)

Probably some sort of direct bank-transfer

Perhaps some other method, specific to Japan

[Jacque67 7,328]

Bank transfer is best.

[im coming home 12]

_{Western union....i always do..and they get their money on time}

[D&AK1 0]

I just tried to send a little money to Kazakhstan. My bank wants $46. Western Union is about the same. MoneyGram looked good! They estimated a $10 fee. When I went through the process, it turned into $15. OK, that's still not bad. After it was all over, I got an email to call a customer rep. They asked some 'security' questions, then told me MoneyGram would not be able to perform this transaction!!!

The 'security questions' were who is the money going to (my Fiancee), what is the money for (Visa costs), how long have you known her (year and a half), when was the last time you saw her (Aug. 15, one month ago). I asked to talk to a supervisor, who just reiterated that they have had customers ripped off by "Fiancees", and they are doing this to protect me. I explained that I have spent almost 6 weeks with her on two visits, met her family many times, had dinner with them, etc. She is a REAL person, whom I know very well, and it is not much money! I am an adult. It is nice that they warn their customers about possible scams, but I should be allowed to take the risk on my own recognizance. I asked to talk to his supervisor, and was told this is as high as it goes.

Does anybody know how to deal with MoneyGram that will get the job done?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I just tried to send a little money to Kazakhstan. My bank wants $46. Western Union is about the same. MoneyGram looked good! They estimated a $10 fee. When I went through the process, it turned into $15. OK, that's still not bad. After it was all over, I got an email to call a customer rep. They asked some 'security' questions, then told me MoneyGram would not be able to perform this transaction!!!

The 'security questions' were who is the money going to (my Fiancee), what is the money for (Visa costs), how long have you known her (year and a half), when was the last time you saw her (Aug. 15, one month ago). I asked to talk to a supervisor, who just reiterated that they have had customers ripped off by "Fiancees", and they are doing this to protect me. I explained that I have spent almost 6 weeks with her on two visits, met her family many times, had dinner with them, etc. She is a REAL person, whom I know very well, and it is not much money! I am an adult. It is nice that they warn their customers about possible scams, but I should be allowed to take the risk on my own recognizance. I asked to talk to his supervisor, and was told this is as high as it goes.

Does anybody know how to deal with MoneyGram that will get the job done?

My wife uses MoneyGram to send money to her folks back home from time to time. She just goes to WalMart to do it. It's 9.95 per transmission. They've never asked her anything.

[D&AK1 0]

Thanks Big Dog! The MoneyGram guys were civil, but firm in that MoneyGram would not help. The Western Union guy was sympathetic, and suggested I would have better success if I went to one of their offices in person.(?) This made me think they did not trust me!? I asked if there was any problem accessing my bank account (the source of the money), but he said there was no problem.(?) I find it very interesting that your wife goes in person, and that is what the Western Union rep suggested. Do you mind saying to what country your wife sends money? When I used the online programs, I noticed fees went up once I entered Kazakhstan.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Thanks Big Dog! The MoneyGram guys were civil, but firm in that MoneyGram would not help. The Western Union guy was sympathetic, and suggested I would have better success if I went to one of their offices in person.(?) This made me think they did not trust me!? I asked if there was any problem accessing my bank account (the source of the money), but he said there was no problem.(?) I find it very interesting that your wife goes in person, and that is what the Western Union rep suggested. Do you mind saying to what country your wife sends money? When I used the online programs, I noticed fees went up once I entered Kazakhstan.

She sends money to Ethiopia where she is from. They do MoneyGram at any WalMart - it's pretty hassle free and the least expensive option for small transfers of a couple hundred bucks or so.