Please help, how do I get money to my wife in South Africa from Qatar?

paulfreathy
By paulfreathy

I have a problem, and I am hoping someone can please help! I haven't been here long enough to have an ID card, so I can't get a bank account, and quite urgently need to transfer 5000 QAR to my wife's bank account in South Africa.

Western Union say they can't help!

Does anyone have ANY advice, or can help at all please?

Thanks in advance!

By amyl• 30 Sep 2008 10:57
amyl

But wait a minute.....

I wanted to suggest Western Union. That is how I send all my hard earned money to the US!!

Glad you found a better way though.

By paulfreathy• 16 Sep 2008 09:21
paulfreathy

Thanks SO much everyone! Especially Baldrick! MUCH appreciated, have spoken to HSBC and yes, it can be done, I am arranging right now.

Thanks so much, Baldrick have a great trip and thanks for the offer! MUST get together when you are back.

Thanks again!

By MrJay• 16 Sep 2008 09:12
MrJay

"Gimme the money - i will handover"

- some money exchanges does this kind of transfer.

By ossu joe• 16 Sep 2008 09:10
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ossu joe

Paul, you can transfer the money by your bank in Qatar to the bank in Joburg, you will need a SWIFT code from the bank in SA.

HSBC charges a QR 70 fee for the transfer, I have done it before.

Otherwise you can send cash from Western Union or any other bank (one in Al Mirqab, I can't remember the name, close to the Giant store on the RH of the road)You still need the SWIFT code.

regards

By baldrick2dogs• 16 Sep 2008 08:48
baldrick2dogs

Easy Paul,

Give the money to me and I'll hand deliver it!

Off to J'oburg tonight and Capetown on 21st :o)

By anonymous• 16 Sep 2008 08:46
anonymous

You want to give you wife money. Bad idea.... you'll never see it again....

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