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Money transfers

djs

2007-07-31 20:08:50

Hi, We're off to Cyprus next year. We have been many times with various tour operators, but this time we're going independant.
The hotel we are staying at does not accept credit cards, but we can transfer money either directly into their bank account or we can send a bankers draft. Whichever way we choose it has to be in CY£ or in January Euros.
Does anyone know of a good way of doing this? Most banks charge about £30 per transaction which is quite steep as we won't be paying it all in one go.

Many thanks.

LesB

2007-07-31 20:16:48

a bankers draft may be better at least your bank will be able to track it

paying directly to there account may be a bit dodgy

lordy

2007-08-01 17:22:21

i work for natwest!! please dont boo!!! it just about pays my mortgage!! we would charge @£12 for a bankers draft but i think your best option is electronic transfer which the bank can trace!! the price varies as you can do a relay one which works out cheaper but it takes longer to get there about 5-7 days i think.and you can also do these in currency which may work out better for you. dont know exact prices as i have just gone back to work after maternity leave but will find out if you would like me to.
lindsay.

M___and___M

2007-08-01 17:43:42

If you can wait until January for the euro, then firms like http://www.moneybookers.com will be handy. We use them often to send money to Australia.

We tried using them to send money to Cyprus, but they will only send euros there. I couldn't even send sterling from the UK to my sterling account in Cyprus. Well, I could, but I'd be clobbered with charges.

Marion

djs

2007-08-02 15:51:28

many thanks for replies.

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