Transfering money.
Transfering money.
What is the best way to transfer money from Australia to Cambodian ABA bank ?
I have been using " AUDSmart " but lately not happy with them as they hang onto your money for 3 days before sending it on. So losing out on exchange rate and interest.
Have looked at transfers with CBA Aus and ABA here, but not sure what to do.
Cheers.
I have been using " AUDSmart " but lately not happy with them as they hang onto your money for 3 days before sending it on. So losing out on exchange rate and interest.
Have looked at transfers with CBA Aus and ABA here, but not sure what to do.
Cheers.
Re: Transfering money.
Can't you do a SWIFT transfer from one bank to the other. I regularly transfer money between my UK bank an my ANZ account here. It costs £20 per transaction irrespective of the amount. If I instruct my bank before 1pm UK time the money will be in my ANZ account in under 24 hours
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Re: Transfering money.
Yes, you can do a SWIFT transfer from CBA. As with all banks here it goes via an intermediary bank who will take maybe 2% depending on the amount transferred. And ABA also takes a cut. So all three banks involved have their hand in your pocket.
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Re: Transfering money.
Well at least using AUDSmart I get what is quoted. $1000 AU, here I get $754.89 US. No intermediary bank involved and ABA don't take a cut. So it looks as I am still in front.
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Re: Transfering money.
I use a Citibank-AU VIsa to withdraw at Maybank ATMs now. No fees and the exchange rate is good too. Would only use SWIFT if I need to transfer a large amount in a hurry TBH.
You must walk in traffic to cross the road - Cambodian proverb
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