29 Jul 2018 3:52 PM:

Thank you for the information about the distinctions between "authorized" and "registered"!

Thread: Currencies Direct - has anyone used their money transfer services?

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28 Jul 2018 2:12 PM:

Thank you - I feel better about using a one of these transfer companies now. I had read from reviews that TransferWise MIGHT be better than CDirect for monies under $10k... they both have very different approaches in how the companies work the rates - all very interesting, and confusing. But another big issue for U.S. customers seems to be our own bank charge. I was hoping to find a way to get around this (they charge $40 for any amount of wire transfer sent out which is crazy) - apparently a way to get around this would be to find a company that will allow you to use either your credit or debit card... but I have not yet found one that would allow this from a U.S. Credit or Debit card (only UK cards). Does anyone know? Thanks again for answering my post.

Thread: Currencies Direct - has anyone used their money transfer services?

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28 Jul 2018 10:17 AM:

I signed up this week with Currencies Direct - but - this will be the first time I have used one of these "non-bank" companies to transfer money and I am still quite nervous about it, including whether I can trust many of the reviews I find online (I was looking at TransferMate first, but with limited success to finding reviews, then looked into Currencies Direct and went to their offices in a town nearby which made me feel better). I am a US citizen with a house in Spain. I have a spanish bank account of course and am tired of the bank transfer rates. I have to send money from the USA on occasions for bills, and living expenses when we are here (average btw $5,000-$9,000 each time) - (I have noticed on past discussions some recommends for TransferWise for under $10k amounts). So please, If anyone has used CD( or others) would love your feedback!

Thread: Currencies Direct - has anyone used their money transfer services?

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