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@Jeff ******
well there is your problem, you mustn’t have read the actual question or other comments either.
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@Jeff ******
they probably work for Wise… who knows. Not sure why you’re getting so uptight about it all.

Like I said, I will use the company that gives me the most money ( seems logical ) exchanges jump around constantly, I was directly answering the question, gave examples. If one company offers you more than the other use that one. For most of my transactions in the end I mostly get more money using WU, sometimes not but rarely do I use wise, their rate may seem better but the fees cancel that out.

Transferring 6000 dollars using WU gives you about 800 baht more, takes a few minutes to transfer compared to 72 hours waiting.

Wise maybe good as a travel card, sure but that wasn’t the question asked. It was about “ the best value for money transfer to an account “

Hence my answer…. U can use whoever you want. So will I …. Take the best and fastest, more money simple.
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@Jeff ******
I constantly hear people complaining about issues with Wise, I’ve used Wise…. Had constant issues also…. Maybe they have fixed there issues but on all transactions I send and check I end up with more money though WU…. I’ll take more money every time.
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@Jeff ******
after you pay the fees, in the end you receive more money from WU…. Check the example I posted. I’m only trying to help people, answer the question correctly.
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Not a great deal of difference in the end….. but enough….. personally I’ve found this to be consistent.
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Wise shows a slightly better rate ( not much ) but check the fee’s

WU better value and instantly in the bank….. this is using Australia dollars
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WU without logging in shows $4.99 fee ( logged in $1.99)
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@Ali *****
interesting, I use WU all the time, transferring directly into a Thai bank account, I’ve never been charged a percentage fee, just either $1-2 no extras and it’s instant….
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@Willy ******
it is for me….. only ever pay 99cents to send money and always get a better rate. I’ve tried them all.

So yep…. Cheaper, better rates and faster!
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WesternUnion, better rates, quicker and low fees….. people keep saying Wise, they probably haven’t used WesternUnion.

Wise constantly has problems
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