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The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall

Beware of currency mark-ups in international fund transfers

Luci Chang by Luci Chang
April 26, 2022
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At some point in time, many people will need to transfer money. International fund transfers are a useful way to send funds. At the same time, they also carry potential pitfalls that everyone should know about before they begin.

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Transferring money has gotten increasingly simple in the last few years. At the same time, it has also gotten a lot more complicated. Online money transfer platforms make it very easy to send money to just about any corner of the globe. Yet such platforms also have many potential issues that can get in the way of a successful money transfer. It’s important to be alert and aware of the many ways that others can take advantage of them when they are sending money.

Rules and Regulations

One of the most important ways that people are sending money overseas is online. Using online methods has a lot of advantages. It’s easy to get it done. You don’t have to go to a bank to the funds sent. At the same time, this method may also pose dangers. It can have security breaches. A wire transfer online from a company such as Western Union can help ensure that any funds you send are sent quickly, easily, and effectively. It’s imperative to have a company that you can trust when you are engaged in this process.

Check Rates

Rates can make a difference when you are sending funds to a new country. This can mean the difference between having enough money on hand and not having the amount you want. Some banks and other forms of credit transfer institutions will engage in this practice. They might tell there’s one rate when you begin and then another when you send the funds. This is also why it is important to know how the money transfer process works.

A Process

There are varied forms of markups that might be applied once this process begins. For example, you might be subject to a foreign exchange markup. This is a common practice that many banks engage in when transferring your funds. There’s a prevailing currency charge. There’s also a financial institutional charge. All of these charges can add up. That can affect your ability to send the money you want and eat into your profit in the end.

A Solution

If this issue is a problem for you, there are ways around it. You can opt for a different remittance platform. Look for those platforms that lay out all fees in advance. You should have access to information that is easily visible from the time you begin the process of transmitting your funds until the process has been completed. A mobile app can also help you figure out what you need to do to keep such fees at bay as you engage in international fund transfers.

Transferring money and keeping fees down at the same time is easier than ever with careful investigation.

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  • Luci Chang

    Luci is a Journalism student and covers interesting topics from health to finances.

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