Payoneer - Currency Conversion?

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by diggo, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. #1
    Ok, I have been using paypal for a while now and am really getting sick of the ridiculous currency exchange rates. They rip me off nearly 3% every time I have to convert USD into my local currency = hundreds of dollars a month.

    Now, I am considering registering for a payoneer debit card because their fees are low. What I want to know is, are their currency conversions accurate? And real time? I need to know, because this issue is costing me quite a bit every month.

    Appreciate any comments!
     
    diggo, Jul 24, 2008 IP
  2. glorie

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    I really can't pinpoint how much the payoneer exchange rates are they vary each day and rely on the visa/mastercard network exchange rates (which I believe are very low). Also, payoneer doesn't provide a breakdown of your withdrawal transaction so I'm unable to compare the exact exchange rates between paypal and payooner.

    What I love about payoneer though is the fact that funds are readily available for withdrawal unlike in paypal wherein I have to wait a week for the funds to reach my bank account.
     
    glorie, Jul 24, 2008 IP
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    Raining Blood Active Member

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    As a comparison, Payoneer has better currency conversion rates than ePassporte.
     
    Raining Blood, Jul 24, 2008 IP
  4. diggo

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    Thanks guys, as long as the currency conversions are accurate, I'm sold.

    Anyone else have a payoneer card?
     
    diggo, Jul 24, 2008 IP
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    Brennan Notable Member

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    If your looking for some reviews you may want to checkout:

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?p=8578468

    Many members have posted their opinions about Payoneer in that thread.
     
    Brennan, Jul 24, 2008 IP
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    If you are talking about the exchange rate it uses when you withdraw from the ATM Machine, the exchange rate is determined by the Bank who owns the ATM Machine. I did try two different ATM machines from different banks and their rates varies.
     
    eddy2099, Jul 24, 2008 IP