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Sending money from UK to Canada - Advice please.

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Maggie in Leics

Maggie in Leics Report 13 May 2007 06:47

Thanks all for the suggestions. Maggie

Margaret

Margaret Report 12 May 2007 23:21

Never send cash in the UK and certainly not abroad. Why not use an International Money Order. A bankers draft could cost as much as £25 depending on your relationship with your bank. Margaret N

angelas ashes

angelas ashes Report 12 May 2007 23:03

Hi Maggie,what about pay pal?Are you a member of ebay cos thats where I signed up.Itwas to pay for things securely and now I use it for paying other things knowing that it is one of the best ways of paying quickly and securley.Wanda.x

Joanie

Joanie Report 12 May 2007 20:23

Tipex - payment from ur bank used to cost £7..safeway cheaper than western union....ask him if there is something we have over here that he wud like u to send out....maybe he will thinks of something...Ciao Joanie

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Click ADD REPLY button - not this link! Report 12 May 2007 18:56

I wouldn't send cash in the post. Not the safest thing to do, especially international post. Rose

Maggie in Leics

Maggie in Leics Report 12 May 2007 18:07

Thanks both - will get on the case on Monday!! Maggie

Maureen

Maureen Report 12 May 2007 17:52

As the $25 converts to about 11.40 i would by the dollars free commission at post office and most tavel agents, and send in post,cheapest way as other options will cost more than original amount you are sending.

Minnehik

Minnehik Report 12 May 2007 17:21

Buy the postal order in Canadian dollars. When I send money to UK I buy a postal order in UK Currency. You can also purchase a bank draft or cheque in Canadian dollars and send that.

Maggie in Leics

Maggie in Leics Report 12 May 2007 10:52

Thanks - will explore that option. Maggie

Shelley

Shelley Report 12 May 2007 10:44

Hi, You could use Western Union Money Transfer or the Moneygram at the post office, but you will have to pay a charge of about £15, but it is the most quickest and safest way to send money abroad. Shelley

Maggie in Leics

Maggie in Leics Report 12 May 2007 10:29

Have to send $25 (Canadian) to Canada to reimburse nice gentleman who sent me family history book - any suggestions as to the best way to do that? One suggestion I have had was postal order, but local postmaster says he thinks there is a problem cashing UK postal orders in Canada?? Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, Maggie