Anyone tried Moneybookers in India?

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by ak_1980_delhi, Apr 14, 2010.

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    Has anyone tried moneybookers in India?
    Some folks say that is slower than PayPal but the process is much neater and issue-free.
    Is that true?
    And yes, I see a lot of comments about PayPal not entertaining requests for canceling the withdrawal, can someone update me on that?

    THX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    ak_1980_delhi, Apr 14, 2010 IP
  2. rahuldas14

    rahuldas14 Well-Known Member

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    I have a moneybookers account. But I cant find any option for merchant services. How to activate it? Anyone any idea?
     
    rahuldas14, Apr 15, 2010 IP
  3. sherone

    sherone Well-Known Member

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    I'm using moneybookers their currency very low to compare paypal. But their transaction will take minimum 10 days. MB is a better alternative for Paypal.
     
    sherone, Apr 16, 2010 IP
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    sachin410 Illustrious Member

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    The main issue is not the currency conversion rates, but reach of moneybookers.

    Unless both parties have an account with moneybookers, a transaction can't be done.

    That's the primary reason why almost everyone uses Paypal.
     
    sachin410, Apr 16, 2010 IP
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    Dhaval1983 Peon

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    Is moneybooker offering direct Bank withdrawal to Indian users?
     
    Dhaval1983, Apr 16, 2010 IP
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    ^ They send money through Wire Transfer and charges about Rs 120 and on receiving the money, the bank also will charge you some amount.
     
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    coderpundit, Apr 16, 2010 IP
  7. khawari

    khawari Peon

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    Yeah, first of all they charge $2.45 when you withdraw your money on any bank accounts or cards, and if your having a bank account then the bank will charge it's conversion fees!
     
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    wildogre Well-Known Member

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    I've tried but i am from pakistan.
     
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    dhpd22 Peon

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    well I'm with Moneybookers from past 2+ years and yes they were good but starting from 2010 some intermediary banks started charging $15 per bank withdrawal to Indian banks. Also if you are doing business via your Moneybookers accounts ie. getting payments then if they get caught you they ll impose merchants account on you. as they did with me. Merchants accounts have some kind of facilities but they charge 1.90%+.29 Euro per transaction.

    Hope it helps.
     
    dhpd22, Apr 16, 2010 IP
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    sweatlana Well-Known Member

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    Yes I have used Moneybookers once on demand of my client and found good to use like paypal.
     
    sweatlana, Apr 17, 2010 IP