Sending a small amount abroad - Any ideas?
Sending a small amount abroad - Any ideas?
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Sarkmeister

Original Poster:

1,700 posts

248 months

Saturday 9th June 2012
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Evening all

I've just booked some accommodation for a holiday we are having in Malaysia later this year. The owner of the "chalets" has asked if we can transfer a 50% deposit to their malaysian bank account to confirm the booking (only £60ish).

What is the best way to do this? Or should I really avoid sending money this way?

I have offered Paypal as it would be a lot easier.

They have supplied a "Swift code" if that helps.

Cheers

Sarkmeister

Original Poster:

1,700 posts

248 months

Saturday 9th June 2012
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Also...

"GlobalWebPay" seem to offer this service for £4.75. Does this sound reasonable?

swiftpete

1,894 posts

223 months

Saturday 9th June 2012
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Why don't you just do it by BT? If they nick it, who cares, it's only £60.

Sarkmeister

Original Poster:

1,700 posts

248 months

Saturday 9th June 2012
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swiftpete said:
Why don't you just do it by BT? If they nick it, who cares, it's only £60.
I assume BT is Bank Tranfer?

How would I do this? I bank with Santander and it looks like their normal tranfers on the online banking are UK only (ie account number and sort code).