Western Union Money Transfer

[X Factor 1,112]

Just made a money transfer using Western Union - from my us bank and transfer to recepient in Philippines. 3 day transfer is free.

[CajunKitty 8]

Did your recipient received it in USD? Been meaning to try that but I wasn't sure if my family will receive it in USD.. Usually bank transfer rate is lower, so I did not try it..

[lyricalan 18]

Just made a money transfer using Western Union - from my us bank and transfer to recepient in Philippines. 3 day transfer is free.

Do you know if there is a limit on the amount that can be sent?

[pagong 7]

i think that's only for the first time... =)

[smithmm 1]

Yes, US$ can be sent (up to $2999.99 per day), as long as an agent can handle it (for pickup), or it's to a dollar account. The offer is for any number of transfers (already on my second this time around). There's lots more info at the previous thread Mr. Smiley began (formerly Kennard) that was valid 3/15, but has since vaporized: Money transfer experiences

[X Factor 1,112]

Yes, US$ can be sent (up to $2999.99 per day), as long as an agent can handle it (for pickup), or it's to a dollar account. The offer is for any number of transfers (already on my second this time around). There's lots more info at the previous thread Mr. Smiley began (formerly Kennard) that was valid 3/15, but has since vaporized: Money transfer experiences

Correct. Up to $2999.99 and it can be received in us dollar. It is funny how that previous thread was eliminated. I guess we were giving away too many secrets. Let's keep communication on the deals to benefit ourselves

[Robb&Ann 101]

so the beneficiary should have a dollar savings account so that the money they will get is also in dollar? so if the beneficiary has peso savings, the bank wont allow to receive it in dollar?

[pagong 7]

so the beneficiary should have a dollar savings account so that the money they will get is also in dollar? so if the beneficiary has peso savings, the bank wont allow to receive it in dollar?

yes. dollar account is needed. if your fiance send it via western union you have the choice to get it in dollars or in peso.

but i suggested to get it in dollars because WU exchange rate is lower.

[Robb&Ann 101]

yes. dollar account is needed. if your fiance send it via western union you have the choice to get it in dollars or in peso.

but i suggested to get it in dollars because WU exchange rate is lower.

i agree. the rate now is at P40!!! and a few cents.. however in western union, the service is soooo expensive that us why Robb uses moneygram..

[Justud 42]

Exchange loss is like only a few bucks. How much do you really save.

[Robb&Ann 101]

say for example sending $500, the consumer fee is $13.

[Thermite 3]

Western union 3 day is normally 0 dollars transfer fee it has been that way awhile if i forget to send 3 day WU I use xoom instead because its 4.99 and the exchange rate is a tiny bit higher I send Peso I tried sending WU in Us dollars and they gave it to her in Peso anyways so I didn't see the point. WU says 5 dollars next day but the more you send the more it goes up you have to watch that

[Robb&Ann 101]

Western union 3 day is normally 0 dollars transfer fee it has been that way awhile if i forget to send 3 day WU I use xoom instead because its 4.99 and the exchange rate is a tiny bit higher I send Peso I tried sending WU in Us dollars and they gave it to her in Peso anyways so I didn't see the point. WU says 5 dollars next day but the more you send the more it goes up you have to watch that

correct. i heard xoom is also good. but MG is also good.

[Thermite 3]

Yes I think main problem is just to make sure a location is near your loved ones before you send them the money. For my wife xoom and WU were right next to each other but I think Money Gram is everywhere too normally they have a locator

[Robb&Ann 101]

if u send through Moneygram, ur wife can also get the money through Cebuana Llhuillier and BDO. I used to get the money in BDO but it takes 30-45mins to process while in Cebuana it will only take 5mins to get the money. Cebuana is everywhere too and some branch are open 24/7. Just need to ask the nearest branch about their operating hours. BDO also accepts Xoom services. i think some get their money in like 5mins if it is xoom.but if MG it is 30-45mins