Answered5 years ago
What are some alternative methods to send money if Western Union is blocked?
Help me please WesternUnion put a block on me sending money ( not my fault) , any other suggestions on best way to send money.. no dumb comment please.
Answer summary
The user seeks alternatives to send money after Western Union blocked their account. Community members suggest using Wise (formerly TransferWise) for its fast and cost-effective service, with many sharing positive experiences. Alternatives mentioned include MoneyGram, WorldRemit, the Post Office, and cryptocurrency transactions like Ripple for cheaper fees. The consensus leans heavily towards Wise as the best option for sending money to Thailand.
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James **********
Wise is the best IMHO because it has lowest fees, but also gives you a better exchange rate than other services, like Western Union. They even let you compare their rates to others to show you how much money you are saving on the transfer.
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Bob **********
Wise much cheaper
Exit **********
I use Wise. Works perfect.
Nick ************
Western Union giving me all sorts of grief. I am now using Wise. Once they had my money from my UK bank it was in my Thai bank in 2 seconds.
Malcolm *************
Wise is the best way anyway
Charles *****
You need to look into Ripple XRP money transfers in 4 seconds for next to 0 cost. I can transfer up to 2/million per day.
Tom *******
Charles Law can I ask which service you use to do your XRP transfers?
Charles *****
@Tom ******
I work through Bangkok bank and bitkub in Bangkok. Tom *******
Yes, I use BitKub as well.
Tom *******
@Charles ****
Interesting. I have seen the SCB offering but not the Bangkok Bank one and I have accounts with both banks. It's not on BB's app is it? Can't see it anywhere. Cheers.Tom *******
Yes the cost is 0.
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2 of 1 XRP (fraction of a US dollar). SCB Bank in Thailand also does a cross-border remittance service now as well which runs on the RippleNet system. That’s 88 THB so just under $3.Tom *******
Via crypto—cheaper, faster, a lot less hassle. You’re welcome.
Hans *********
Bad the Questio is why the block? Because Wise also dont send if anything look not OK!
Bud if you have a full identified account I have no Idea what can go wrong (4Y Wise Account never a Problem)
Bud if you have a full identified account I have no Idea what can go wrong (4Y Wise Account never a Problem)
Peter *********
Wise
Terary **********
I use wise (Transferwise) for the same reason. I find western union to be unreliable.
David *******
Wise
Charles *********
Try the Post office
Andrew *****
MoneyGram
Kevin ***********
I use world remit
Peterjames **********
OPThank you everyone 😊
Kevin *******
Wise
James *******
check out topcashback -they give you free money that works out better than Wise.
James *******
@Hans ********
what's funny?
Jye *******
Use transferwise , western union are the worst company to use , they blocked me also after 4 transactions wise no issues
Jeffrey *******
I dumped WU last month and started using Wise.
Bonnie *******
Can you just have a check sent from your bank to whomever you are trying to send it to?
Bernhard **************
@Bonnie ******
- a check?Bonnie *******
Just like you make any payment out of your checking
Bonnie *******
@Bernhard *************
I send money to my son like that. My bank just makes a payment he gets it in a couple of days
Terry ********
@Bernhard *************
Or from your bank account to Wise to the recipient.Bernhard **************
@Bonnie ******
- with Wise you transfer money to the bank account of the recipient from your credit card. It takes seconds during the bank's opening hours in Thailand.
Brian ********
Wise is a good way to transfer your money
Bobby ********
Wise is probably best for transfers into Thailand, and Dee for transfers out
Bernhard **************
Use Wise
Peterjames **********
OP@Bernhard *************
Thank you 😊!! Is that travel wise or another company Peterjames **********
OPCheers 🍻 I will give it ago
Bernhard **************
@Peterjames *********
- It is a money transfer company and it is fast and cheaper than most. wise . comActivity
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