what is the most cost effective way  to transfer money abroad ?
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Modern day technology. It's great!  Just deposit your money into your checking account.  You can use your ATM card to take the money out at your destination.  The cash will come out in the local currency, and the exchange rate will be extremely good!  I've done this in Japan, Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia.  \n\nOn the back of your card you will see some symbols with words such as; INTERLINK, Plus, and/or STAR.  You need to find an ATM machine there that has one of those symbols posted on it.  These ATMS seem to be conveniently located, however, I have spent hours, sometimes days trying to track them down.  You should check with your bank, let them know the locations you'll be at and they should be able to tell you where to find compatible ATMs.  \n\nUsually when I travel, I bring a lot of US dollars with me.  As soon as I arrive at the airport, I will cash in US $200 so I will have immediate spending money. This is important for cabs and local restaurants that may not take VISA.  You may also want to locate the ATMs at the airport. It's almost guaranteed that your ATM will be there. \n\nI hope this helps!  Good luck and enjoy your trip!\n\nBon Voyage!
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Do you mean Australia or Austria?  \n\nThere is no restriction on sending money outside Australia.  If you carry the money out of Australia yourself you will need to declare it at the airport if the money is over $10,000.  If you wire the money through a bank the bank will do that for you.  There are no taxes or government fees to send money out.\n\nwww.austrac.gov.au has information
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The easiest and cheapest way to send money to the UK is by electronic transfer of funds into your account from a bank abroad. To do this, the bank abroad will need:\n\n    * Your bank's name and full address\n    * Your name as on your bank account\n    * Your bank account number (usually 8 figures)\n    * The bank's 6-figure sort code \n\nMoney can also be transferred using a banker's draft. This is a document drawn up by the bank in your home country and sent to you by post. You present the banker's draft to your bank in the UK. If someone transfers money to your account they should keep a copy of the paperwork, in case of problems.\n\nYou can also receive money by email if you have a Paypal account, and then transfer the funds to your UK bank account in five working days. There is a charge for transferring money into and out of your Paypal account.
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None. You can use Western Union or just a bank transfer. What the Government is interested in is that you earned it legitimately and not that you used illegal means such as drugs.
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Wire the funds from your account to the account in Zimbabwe.  Ask the bank what you need as far as SWIFT codes, routing info, etc.
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ever money transaction that pass through legal instituion such as bank, postal service or paypal do have service charges, they only differ on how much they charge for this service.\n\nThere are several service you can try, sending money order, like a postal check, the recipient can cash this from the post office, send a check, she can cash this from the bank, wire transfer either through bank or Western Union.\n\nThen there is the e-fund, like paypal.\n\nUsually the charges are bill at your end.
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The best and safest way to bring a large sum of money into the country legally is by wire transfer, bank to bank. Wire transfer itself constitutes the declaration. However, for tax purposes and to avoid investigations to detect money laundering, you should have the proof of liquidating the properties in the country from where the money is held.
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Hi Ekdin,\n\nSending money is no problem first you should know if your government allow the amount you want to send? next, if you want to make a payment to a business firm or an individual these are two cases. In both cases they should have paypal account.\n\nThe most easiest way is you should register for Paypal. Then you can send money easily.
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Money (wire transfer) between banks... it costs depending on bank fees 10-50 US $$'s.
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A currency exchange, and yes there will be a fee.  A bank that you don't belong can charge a fee, but I don't believe they all do!  There are even grocery stores that you can cash checks and money orders, with a fee.
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The best exchange rate for tender (paper currency) is given by bank's to their respective customers. If you are traveling to Europe the best way to transact is by using a credit card. The spot rate, the currency quote, will always be more favorable to Visa/American Express since they conduct far more business than any one traveler. If you use Visa its typically a 1% fee, while American Express is 2%. Even with the fee's, you save money on the transaction.
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Better start a money transfer, because you're going to need them. Lawyers and all that. Not too disimilar to the United States. Oh, if you're a foreigner, better contact your respective consulate and ask for a representative.
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If you want to get payment try paypal. They are international as far as I remember.
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Your bank is not BSing you, as you put it. The transaction you propose is an extremely high risk transaction in terms of anti-terrorist and anti-money laundering laws. \n\nChina is not exactly a hotbed of money laundering, so I am surprised your bank is suggesting you perform the transaction through Malaysia. \n\nIf I were you, I would speak with a wire transfer manager and/or the anti-money laundering compliance manager at your bank. If you can provide a reasonable explanation and satisfactory reason for your transfer of funds, they may be able to exempt you and do the transaction.\n\nGood luck. Hope this helps.
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western union are usually located at travel agents - look em up in yellow pages . It wont cost you a penny to cash it.
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Some US banks have international departments that will do it for you. The easiest way is to stop at a Bureau de Change in the Barcelona airport. You give them American dollars, they give you Euros or whatever currency you want.
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Paypal would be the best way, many merchants take PayPal, but far from all. I have also used a credit line called "Buy It Now" with some merchants and like it too.