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Sending Money to India - Which is the cheapest?

Discussion in 'General Discussions - USA & Canada' started by akalya, Apr 13, 2005.

  1. Anu2000

    Anu2000 Senior IL'ite

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    I use remit2india. Remit 2 india gives good rates and processing business days are convenient with lot of options. But, again it depend son necessity.......
     
  2. shortduck

    shortduck New IL'ite

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    Hi

    I read thru all the posts and realized that all those who are using money gram, weston union and filling out forms are giving a lot in commission or they are doing unnecessary labor work.

    My experience says

    1. Transfer using Weston Union/Money Gram ONLY if URGENT.
    2. Try using SBI SBI Global Link Services - US. You can transfer to any Account of Any bank in India. There is a 5-10 days of registration process. If you have every done using ICICI then you it.

    I have used ICICI but SBI gives better rate.

    UPDATE: I checked and saw that ICICI is NOW giving better rate.
     
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  3. Ami

    Ami Silver IL'ite

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    Hi shortduck,

    do u have any site which gives details on all the banks rates for dollar with their commissions?

    Thanks.
     
  4. NehaSoni

    NehaSoni New IL'ite

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    Hi ladies,
    Iv been using Xoom to transfer money (from the US). They are very quick and they offer locked-in rates which is great!
    I came across this article about them on sulekha.
     
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    ramyanand Gold IL'ite

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    We also use xoom and we ares completely satisfied
     
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    wherenext Junior IL'ite

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    1. SBI global link services
    2. remit to India

    both gives good rates and good service
     
  7. madhurisharma

    madhurisharma New IL'ite

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    sending money through ICICI bank is best , this is personal opinion only
    Me and three of my friends are using this option
     

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