Traveling next week - Cash & WiFi question

[LoveLife2 5]

Not much to add to this...so far every hotel (three trips including Manila, Boracay and Bohol) has had free wifi. I have tried cash and travelers checks. The checks were a pain in the butt. USD very easy to change. Now Joan has a bank account so I will probably just use Xoom to transfer the $$$ and use her ATM.

Hi Steve,

I too use Xoom but as pointed out by my Fiance' the paid out exchange rate is 39. instead of the current 41. so a direct deposit in an account for her is best if possible as the bank will honor the current 41.

Brad

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Hi Steve,

I too use Xoom but as pointed out by my Fiance' the paid out exchange rate is 39. instead of the current 41. so a direct deposit in an account for her is best if possible as the bank will honor the current 41.

Brad

You can have the pickup made in USD for about 3 bucks more. If you are sending a nice size amount it is the way to go

[LoveLife2 5]

You can have the pickup made in USD for about 3 bucks more. If you are sending a nice size amount it is the way to go

Hello Nature Boy,

I looked on Xoom and seen no choice for having the money delivered in US $ Pretty sure that's how they make the bucks. Even though, Xoom has been the fastest and most reliable. I first used Western Union but the second time they couldn't proccess my Debt card and wanted only a direct bank account. Then questioned me on whether I knew who I was sending $ to and had me call in to approve the payment. On the call, the person was interviewing me on how I met my Fiance and if we ever seen each other in person. I politely told him to F-off and said it's my money and I'll call another money transfer company. I don't need someone to 'Save me' from myself. Hence Xoom.

[Stevephoto 224]

Hello Nature Boy,

I looked on Xoom and seen no choice for having the money delivered in US $ Pretty sure that's how they make the bucks. Even though, Xoom has been the fastest and most reliable. I first used Western Union but the second time they couldn't proccess my Debt card and wanted only a direct bank account. Then questioned me on whether I knew who I was sending $ to and had me call in to approve the payment. On the call, the person was interviewing me on how I met my Fiance and if we ever seen each other in person. I politely told him to F-off and said it's my money and I'll call another money transfer company. I don't need someone to 'Save me' from myself. Hence Xoom.

HA! I think I read that story in a different thread! I don't see where to send as USD on Xoom either...in fact they state that they make money on the "mark-up."

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

HA! I think I read that story in a different thread! I don't see where to send as USD on Xoom either...in fact they state that they make money on the "mark-up."

No =you specify in the pick up section.. It's 3 dollars more to have them pick up in USD.. I did it Yesterday. 4.99 to pick up in pesos and 7.99 to pickup in dollars when using a US bank account. -Iam sure of very little in life but I am postive about this , because I have done it many times

For smaller amounts its cheaper to just send a little more and have them pick up in Pesos.

[Stevephoto 224]

Thanks for the tip! I'll look more carefully next time!

No =you specify in the pick up section.. It's 3 dollars more to have them pick up in USD.. I did it Yesterday. 4.99 to pick up in pesos and 7.99 to pickup in dollars when using a US bank account. -Iam sure of very little in life but I am postive about this , because I have done it many times

For smaller amounts its cheaper to just send a little more and have them pick up in Pesos.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Thanks for the tip! I'll look more carefully next time!

and I think you specify at the end after you have already selected amount person etc.

As a side not , last time I was in Cebu , we sent ourselves Money .

[PhiLandShiR 18]

I just exchange cash at the airport while waiting for bags.

Not sure if its a good deal or not but its something to do while waiting.

Travellers Checks are a royal pain. VERY few places will take them.

Cash is King!

-phil