Transferring money to the United States

expatio
By expatio

I initiated a mone transfer to the United States a week ago and it hasn't gone through.  I worked through QNB bank on Thursday.  Of course I will stop by the bank and ask what has happened. 

I noticed that the transfer had to go from here to Goldman-Sachs, then to an intermediary bank, then to our bank. 

Is anyone else sucessfully transferring money directly, or should I get in line at Lulu's with everyone else and use Western Union?

Thanks!

By expatio• 3 Feb 2014 15:56
Rating: 5/5
expatio

It has been eleven days now. QNB has initiated a trace. I ended up sending some money by Western Union. Expensive.

By ronnieqa• 2 Feb 2014 01:50
Rating: 5/5
ronnieqa

I would prefer to walkin into an UAE Exchange branch; they charge only 45 QR with 15 $ bank charge and get the money in 2-3 days in my account.

By Mandilulur• 31 Jan 2014 15:50
Rating: 5/5
Mandilulur

WU will take 8-11%, ouch! A wire transfer is best but it can take 5-7days.

By pirate lover• 31 Jan 2014 15:30
pirate lover

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https://www.worldremit.com/en/home

By Molten Metal• 31 Jan 2014 14:55
Rating: 5/5
Molten Metal

It 's better to use the tested & trustworthy mode .....

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