Has anybody from India used wire transfer to send money abroad?

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by evolveforever, May 15, 2010.

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    Hey guys.I have a SBI account and am just wondering if it is easy to send money abroad thru' wire transfer.The transaction amount is nearly 4000 USD.The purpose is to buy a site and so i will be sending the money to escrow.com first.

    do provide help here please.
    cheers :D
     
    evolveforever, May 15, 2010 IP
  2. SkyisLimit

    SkyisLimit Well-Known Member

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    a wire from India is a kinda Hell.
    sbi people ask you, a copy of Passport, visa, and a declaration form.... iban, swift, etc..etc..
     
    SkyisLimit, May 15, 2010 IP
  3. clbyodo

    clbyodo Peon

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    No,i have not used wire transfer to transfer money abroad as they have huge fees.
     
    clbyodo, May 17, 2010 IP
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    olddocks Notable Member

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    its the paper work and the questions i am worried about not the fees. this is why i hate indian banks.
     
    olddocks, May 17, 2010 IP
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    evolveforever Peon

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    absolutely right.
     
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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    maybe sending it in smalll amounts would be a better option
     
    Bohra, May 17, 2010 IP