written by on 01/09/2014
That's the cost. The benefit is, I can send from my CU in the US to bank or pickup in the Philippines from my laptop anywhere in the world, but I'm careful to use a VPN when I do. The transfer usually is immediate even if it's the weekend. I've been sending for 6 months with 0 complaints. Since Xoom revamped their service from the US to PI last December, They've no doubt become the leader in this Niche. *(That's the difference in exchange rates.)
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