stahleyp Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 So our au pair is looking to send money safely (and cheaply) back to her home in South Africa. Anyone know the best way to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharperDingaan Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Above the table. Joint bank account; the au pair deposits, the other side withdraws. Below the table. Find someone traveling there, or use the Hawala system. SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fareastwarriors Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Transferwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stahleyp Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 The joint account might work but sounds like it might be painful. Especially since they're all outside of the US. transferwise might just work. thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castanza Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Bitcoin :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizaro86 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 The joint account might work but sounds like it might be painful. Especially since they're all outside of the US. transferwise might just work. thanks guys! Doesn't need to be a joint account assuming there is trust here. Au pair sets up a north American bank account. Sends the debit card to the relatives. Deposits money into the account here, relative withdraws at ATM at home. Money comes in their currency at a convenient location with minimal fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fareastwarriors Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 ATM fees might be low or even free depending on the bank/account type but what about the conversion rates? Are the rates usually pretty bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stahleyp Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 Well, this is super annoying. She just told me she's looking to rematch. She can't handle the 3 year old and 1 year old. She's been here for less than a week! Thanks anyway guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hjorth Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Please take care of yourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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