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Western Union and Moneygram questions

Western Union and Moneygram questions

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Posted in money-management on Jan 20, 11 at 7:40PM
Asking for someone else, who want to use a Credit Card to send cash to someone who needs it. Do any banks block Western Union, Moneygram, Paypal quasi online transactions? On western union What is the fee for transfer to bank account? What is the fee if you pick it up at an agent? What is the fee if you wait 72 hours to pickup? There are sending $500.00 dollars. Thank you for your help.
Seriously? Wouldn't going to Western Union and hitting "Price Services" have been easier than starting a thread and hoping someone gives an accurate response?
 
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MoneyGram could be a bit cheaper at and Western Union at , using the economy options. I used a money transfer service and the bank didn't block. If you specify the bank they would use, may be someone can confirm. Some money transfer services do verify identity of the person sending money. I visited your blog...which starts with "sky is falling" intro... Down below some tips aren't bad. Wonder if some blogs make it like one needs a straitjacket.
 
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Seriously? Wouldn't going to Western Union and hitting "Price Services" have been easier than starting a thread and hoping someone gives an accurate response? Thank you and credit_help for reminding me why I don't post that much here anymore. I was not aware of that link and I asking for someone else anyways. This question still did not get answered
 
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MoneyGram could be a bit cheaper at and Western Union at , using the economy options. I used a money transfer service and the bank didn't block. If you specify the bank they would use, may be someone can confirm. Some money transfer services do verify identity of the person sending money. I visited your blog...which starts with "sky is falling" intro... Down below some tips aren't bad. Wonder if some blogs make it like one needs a straitjacket. We will see after Feb. I admit if banks do increase debit card fees or start having debit card fees, it could mean back to a cash society
 
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It would be difficult to answer if banks blocked or any kind of verification. We do not know what kind of internal checks/processes they have when dealing with money transfer transactions. Unless the bank calls or sends a mail we wouldn't know. I have only been called twice so far by VISA for verifying suspicious transactions though both were done by me. I can't remember banks ever calling me for verification of any transaction using debit card, ACH, or checks.
 
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Sure. It is easier than hassle of making sure every transaction on debit cards is safe.
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