John Gaines Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I need to transfer 84 euro to a french bank account at a campsite. Went tn my Barclays today and they wanted £15 to do this for me 😳 Is there a cheaper way to do this? I have a paypal account but the campsite does not! Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 MoneySavingExpert Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Visa card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'm french and located in France. I'm buying/selling a few parts for my Caterham and so trading with people in UK. Yes it's bloody expensive when you do a transfer outside the € zone, £15 is the minium. There are at least 2 easy alternatives. Paying with a credit card (which is a problem with individals and very small businesses)/ Paying using payal. It's a bit more expensive than a credit card but far less expensive than what banks are charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3MCJez Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Club offset? Catastrada gets John to pay for some bits for him. John gets Catastrada to pay the campsite. Just needs the trust ... Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 John, If you want me to pay the campsite and you pay me via paypal, send me an BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gaines Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Castrada, I have sent details. Mail me your e-mail and I will transfer the money. Many thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think it's all sorted now. Happy holidays John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gaines Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Catastrada I have not had your e- mail address yet ? Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 27, 2014 Leadership Team Share Posted June 27, 2014 For these sort of payments Paypal really is the way forward but so many individuals and organisations are slow on the uptake. Transfers into Paypal from a bank account, drawing against a debit card or using the balance are all free. If the payment is sent as a "gift" there is no charge to either party and it's pretty well instant, in any currency. It gets expensive as soon as credit cards are involved. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 John, I sent again the email I already sent you yesterday. Did you get it now? Gilles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gaines Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Sorry no mail yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 So probably you did not get the copy of my payment to the campsite either ? I just sent you a blatmail instead, did you get it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gaines Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Yes! Will send funds today, many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile7 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Quoting sforshaw: For these sort of payments Paypal really is the way forward but so many individuals and organisations are slow on the uptake. Transfers into Paypal from a bank account, drawing against a debit card or using the balance are all free. If the payment is sent as a "gift" there is no charge to either party and it's pretty well instant, in any currency. It gets expensive as soon as credit cards are involved. Stu. *thumbup*Very simple too. It's one of the reasons why I have insisted we get it on the Regalia webshop. You can enter your purchase as a 'gift' on your PayPal transfer and there you go.... it does get expensive with credit cards but it is quick. On the other point (transferring money to French account) I do this regularly once a month and only get charged a set fee with HSBC. It was £7 and is now £9 I think (depends on your account type though). My business account is free (up to a certain limit) Current account does cost.... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gaines Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Funds sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catastrada Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 and funds there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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