I'd be happy to offer one of the above mentioned to my international friends in future GBs or reshipping/sales deals provided we have a few more members with positive experiences
there has been a lot of discussion around Revolut but no "verified" feedback to direct people to yet. Hopefully that changesHi,
Thanks @davislane for running this conversation.
So, it looks there are two possible alternatives to PP : Revolut or Transfer wise?
I need to go and check that
PPs change rate is scandalous and they charge huge fees imo.
There is a growing list of people that can vouch for Transferwise's simplicity and ease of use as a funds receiver. I just need to round more of them up.I'd be happy to offer one of the above mentioned to my international friends in future GBs or reshipping/sales deals provided we have a few more members with positive experiences
Hm, what exactly do you mean by that? We're at least 3 here who are using it.there has been a lot of discussion around Revolut but no "verified" feedback to direct people to yet. Hopefully that changes
It hasn't been long enough yet. Give it another week and then ask yourself if the phone calls with those "extended car warranties" went up or notHm, what exactly do you mean by that? We're at least 3 here who are using it.
Using it to make payments to US Chippers?Hm, what exactly do you mean by that? We're at least 3 here who are using it.
Update. tranferwise.com rebranded and is now just wise.com. Their service offering has improved. They now allow you to have multi-currency accounts so you can receive payments and store USD for future purchases etc.List of Alternate International Payment Platforms that have been successfully used and verified by members.
-Transferwise. https://transferwise.com.
Money goes directly into the receiver's bank account without incurring any fees. The receiver only needs to provide the sender with their first and last name and email address to initiate the transaction. The sender pays and small fee comparatively and gets an amazing exchange rate.
Paypal does that too, right? It’s more about getting screwed when withdrawing (converting)Update. tranferwise.com is not just wise.com. Their service offering has improved. They now allow you to have multi-currency accounts so you can receive payments and store USD for future purchase etc.
You get screwed when transferring internationally as well with F&F even if it's in the same currency. Like more than 10%. I just pay G&S + 7% at that point if seller wants more money lolPaypal does that too, right? It’s more about getting screwed when withdrawing (converting)
I pay a flat fee of just over $2 on all transactions outside of EUYou get screwed when transferring internationally as well with F&F even if it's in the same currency. Like more than 10%. I just pay G&S + 7% at that point if seller wants more money lol
I pay a flat fee of just over $2 on all transactions outside of EU
That's because you do.I feel like I get kicked in the balls every time I have to use this service internationally.
That's because you do.
Revolut is the answer. It’s just difficult to convince the majority that pretty much never has to bother with currency conversions anyway, to switch to something they’re unfamiliar with.
You transfer money from you bank account by regular card payment (easiest), or a bank transfer (a bit less easy). Both options with no fees I'm pretty sure.I was looking at the Revolut app, but was turned off by all the data they were collecting esp SSN. I don’t recall doing that for PayPal but maybe I did.
If I decide to try Revolut, how do I initially fund the app ?
We get it, kthx.CONUS4LIFE
I was looking at the Revolut app, but was turned off by all the data they were collecting esp SSN. I don’t recall doing that for PayPal but maybe I did.
If I decide to try Revolut, how do I initially fund the app ?