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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Chat - Non Pinball/coin-opp Discussion => Topic started by: Strangeways on August 10, 2017, 01:00:38 PM
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I started using Transferwise to avoid the long wait at the bank to send Money overseas. So far, so good. Low fees, the "real" exchange rate and 24-48 hours processing.
Pinball Resource have this as a payment method, which saves a lot of time and fees. Just thought I'd pass it on.
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Sounds like it will be very handy, especially for PBR.
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^^^like
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I used it recently too and found it simple and quick to setup and use. Certainly makes PBR a lot more accessible when you need those specific parts only available through them.
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That's great to know PBR use it. I was wondering what transferwise was like. Good to hear u have had positive experiences, I'll have to give it a go.
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Great news, sent cash via mail to PBR many times & stressed it would go missing, this is a way better option ^^^
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Problem is that 90% of transfers are for amounts under $1000 as there are no import taxes or GST. I often split an overseas order into parts to keep under this amount.
Transferwise minimum amount is $1000 I believe?
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Problem is that 90% of transfers are for amounts under $1000 as there are no import taxes or GST. I often split an overseas order into parts to keep under this amount.
Transferwise minimum amount is $1000 I believe?
No minimum as far as I'm aware Gav. My order was around the $450 mark.
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Well that is good to hear. My bank stings me everytime I transfer money.
Will look into it - Cheers!
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Just heard about this, should make things a lot easier and cheaper when ordering from PBR :)
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Just heard about this, should make things a lot easier and cheaper when ordering from PBR :)
I have not been to the bank to pay PBR for my last 3 orders. Exchange rate is realistic, fees are low, and I don't have to wait 2 weeks for the cheque to get there. I literally spend 5 minutes at the keyboard.
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Just used Transferwise for the first time yesterday to buy a Chime Unit for Space Odyssey from Chimeunit.com
Thanks so much for the heads up on this Nino. ^^^ ^^^
Fast, easy, and I saved $15 against having done it thru Netbank !
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Just used Transferwise for the first time yesterday to buy a Chime Unit for Space Odyssey from Chimeunit.com
Thanks so much for the heads up on this Nino. ^^^ ^^^
Fast, easy, and I saved $15 against having done it thru Netbank !
Nothing but positive feedback on this system. Banks must HATE it !
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I've basically moved all bank transfers in Euro and US currencies to Transferwise, and the savings on fees and the real exchange rate is excellent. PM me if you want an "invite" from my account which will help set up your account.
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just used transferwise to pay for a PBR order
a little more work than Paypal or a direct bank transfer, but the fee was less than $10
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That's good to know Pete, thanks for posting this info.
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I use Transferwise for all supplier bank transfers. I have not used paypal or lined up at the local Bank for well over a year and never looked back. Sometimes it can be difficult sourcing O/S details, but you need to persevere as once you have saved the info, you are good to go. Must be costing the banks a small fortune, paypal miss out on their cut and the best part is that you have the BEST possible exchange rate.