Money Transfer - Western Union???

carol2008
By carol2008

Hello... I would like to know how much would Western Union charge for me to send over around QAR 7,000. Is it safe to use this service for a larger amount?

By atif242• 22 Dec 2009 09:05
Rating: 5/5
atif242

Each country has its own Tax laws or charges on transactions. The remitter must be aware of such laws of that country before sending its money.

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Anyhow, i have 2 objections at WESTER UNION which are:

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1: "NO ONLINE MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEM" as they have it in U.S,UK and other countries too

2: Charges are quite high like remittance of any amount to PAKISTAN costs QAR:25/- [which I paid many months ago]

Overall, Western Union is very safe & efficient if one intends to sent & receive money instantly

By yousri• 22 Dec 2009 09:05
yousri

Nothing to worry, go-ahead

"Think 100 times before you take a decision, But once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man" - Muhammad Ali Jinnah

By Colt45• 22 Dec 2009 08:47
Rating: 2/5
Colt45

We recently sent about Euros 200 to Ireland and we were charged QAR 100 as transaction fee.. but the receiver didn't have to pay anything!

By azilana7037• 22 Dec 2009 08:34
Rating: 5/5
azilana7037

if you sending QAR7000, you'll get to pay QAR60 riyals. Come to think of it, it maybe expensive but your family can get the money the same time(within 2-5 minutes) you send them the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) and the receiver has a valid ID.

I'm using WU to send my kids and mom...my only complaint is that I pay the transaction fee and my mom also needs to pay TAX or exchange rate fee...

By anonymous• 22 Dec 2009 08:28
anonymous

By deepb• 22 Dec 2009 08:22
Rating: 5/5
deepb

Western Money Transfers are around 15-30 Qr's Depending on the location.

By gurl_under• 22 Dec 2009 08:22
gurl_under

35QR is applied in every transaction....

You won't fully enjoy a swing unless you raise your feet from the ground......

By anonymous• 22 Dec 2009 08:19
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

its depending on the country and its 100% safe and instantly the other party recieves the money, you can drop to any office and ask them personally

"There are too many ways to die, but only one precious way to live"

N.F SHAKIB

By Colt45• 22 Dec 2009 08:01
Rating: 5/5
Colt45

I think it's about QAR 100 per transaction, not sure if it depends on the amount you're sending.

By DaRuDe• 22 Dec 2009 07:55
Rating: 2/5
DaRuDe

and charges depends onto which country you are sending.

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