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To use credit card over WU

Do you send credit /debit card to your gf/financee/wife instead of sending money each time via WU?

WU charges £14 per £100, but I would prefer her to get £114 (card) instead of £100 (WU) !!! lol

If so, will the card be under YOUR name of your gf/finacee/wife's name?

By CakeDesigner-wannabe on May 4, 2009, 13:20 in Friendly Talkzone.

gimmedub says on May 4, 2009, 14:22:

my wife has all cards in her name - check if cap1 in the UK has no-fee exchange rates - that's who I use in the US and while their cust. service leaves alot to be desired their forex fits my needs.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on May 4, 2009, 14:32:

I gave some relatives in Colombia one of my debit cards to use when I need something paid for there. I just gave them one with my name on it.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on May 4, 2009, 14:39:

Gracias Gimmedub and ColombianoGringo

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adrimm (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on May 4, 2009, 15:34:

CG - doesn't your bank mind that it is being used in another country while you also use it at home?

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on May 4, 2009, 15:44:

I only use that particular account in Colombia. I just call them up at the beginning of every year and authorize it for use in Colombia for the entire year.

Capital One's miles rewards suck, so I only use my Chase Continental Airlines cards in the US.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.

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Buongone says on May 4, 2009, 22:53:

With the Cap 1 card. Make sure it's an ATM card. A plain credit card getting money out of an ATM, they will hit you up for a fee of $10 USD everytime you use it. Make sure it's an atm card. I found out the hard way. But they took it off my bill. After complaining. Just the 1st times. Then they said use the ATM card. Still waiting for the ATM cards in the mail. Alaska. So I imagine I'll be Federal Expressing the card to my Novia. Whenever it gets here. In the meantime use Ikobo, or xoom. If you sign up with them, with your bank account it cost $9.95 everytime up to 3K. a month. By the way Ikobo gives you better exchange rates. With Xoom she has to go to the bank. Cashpin dropped their Internet service. WU sucks!! Emoney gram sucks too! But there's 5 ways of getting money to Colombia. Tell her to enjoy. LOL!!

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on May 5, 2009, 04:51:

Johnny ............ don't forget it does not include prostitution fees !!!

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on May 5, 2009, 04:53:

Gracias...Buongone

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