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So, i sent my wife some cash via Moneygram.. the Peso today is 1666:1USD...They gave her 1622.. on top of the $9.99 they charge me... What a bunch of predators!!!
I learned a lesson from the veterans here, about sending cash; Its best just to give your wife an ATM card, and let them have at it!!!
By (Deleted user) on Jun 18, 2008, 11:53 in Friendly Talkzone.
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GregYohn says on Jun 18, 2008, 12:44: Hola! 12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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sanandressi says on Jun 18, 2008, 12:48: My wife uses a company called RIAENVIA and NO we are not giving anyone inn her family an ATM card y no lo dudes por ningun instante! We think Riaenvia is cheaper than Moneygram.
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tasco66 says on Jun 18, 2008, 13:33: Last time I gave my GF my ATM card, she cleaned the account in two weeks. Stick to Moneygram. The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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sanandressi says on Jun 18, 2008, 14:40: I think RIAENVIA charges around $5 for $100 sent but I don't know how good the exchange has been...the $5 is cheaaper than Moneygram I think....RIAAENVIA is based out of California...don't know about "line option". ATM card is good if you can trust them or just keep the funds low in the account.....if you can't trust them with the card what does that tell you?
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sloopskipper says on Jun 18, 2008, 16:26: Joel, if you think you were ripped, then try Western Union. Huge fees, a bad exchange and unbelievable hassle (on both ends this time, and I have a history with these jackels, and they already had my credit card number!).
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Buongone says on Jun 18, 2008, 19:56: I've posted this before. It's the best. Google up Ikobo.com. They send her a debit card. Then you deposit into the debit account. Then she can use it anywhere. Atm, store, etc. Good exchange rate also. Cheaper fee's than Western Union, or Emoneygram. By the way. Emoneygram hacked $2750 out of my account 2 yrs ago. My bank ended up charging Emoneygram. I also have used Cashpin.
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GregYohn says on Jun 19, 2008, 07:24: Hola! 12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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panthdave says on Jun 19, 2008, 08:56: Florida Residents cannot sign up with Ikobo...Funny... panthdave Miami 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Azul says on Jun 19, 2008, 09:54: according to USAA's website, they offer a checking account that lets you use ATMs world wide without fees. las cosas caen por su propio peso 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jun 19, 2008, 11:24: Somewhat on topic: I wanted access to health care, housing and education, but, no, I get potholes, trash and silicone tits instead. -Desi. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Saltador says on Jun 19, 2008, 12:45: I've also posted before on this topic, but to me the best way to do this is open up two accounts at National Interbank of Indianapolis. No ATM fees or foreign transaction fees, NONE. (Other ATM cards may in fact charge you one, but not reveal it.)
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