Sad Times

Discussion in 'Payments' started by Lethal7, Dec 22, 2008.

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    I recieved my first google check last month but when i went to cash it in in the bank i was told it would cost £50 to convert into pounds or euros for my account.

    Is there anyway i can get round this?
     
    Lethal7, Dec 22, 2008 IP
  2. 4today

    4today Peon

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    oh man! These banks are out of control!!
     
    4today, Dec 22, 2008 IP
  3. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Have google deposit directly into your bank account.
     
    dcristo, Dec 22, 2008 IP
  4. Lethal7

    Lethal7 Active Member

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    how do i go about doing this, when i click eidt payment details i only get the cheque option :(
     
    Lethal7, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    t2000q Prominent Member

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    wow thats a pretty hefty bank fee, shop around and see if you can get a better rate, and if you cant find the direct deposit link then email google support to help you out, maybe its not available for all country's

    lol
     
    t2000q, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    norfstar Peon

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    Get a different bank. Many UK banks will do a foreign currency negotiation for less than £10.
     
    norfstar, Dec 22, 2008 IP
  7. Lethal7

    Lethal7 Active Member

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    i live in gibraltar but i go to uni in england.

    Do you think it would be a better idea to open an account in england once im back at uni?
     
    Lethal7, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    send a email to google support to find how you can use direct deposit. you can also opt for western union.
     
    tharani, Dec 22, 2008 IP
  9. Lethal7

    Lethal7 Active Member

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    iv sent them an email, i get an automatted replysaying how they have improved their service with an FAQ section!
     
    Lethal7, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    icetsh Peon

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    Where are you located at?
     
    icetsh, Dec 22, 2008 IP
  11. Lethal7

    Lethal7 Active Member

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    Gibraltar or spain

    university = england which is most of the year.
     
    Lethal7, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    ezones Peon

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    Will google deposit directly into PayPal that might be an option.
     
    ezones, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I doubt that. Paypal belongs to Ebay, a potential indirect competitor of Google. Google will be more receptive to Google Checkout than Paypal anytime.

     
    wisdomtool, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    Danielu Active Member

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    Google won`t pay ever in paypal because they their own payments way, google checkout i think. Try the western union option. It`s working fine without extra fees.
     
    Danielu, Dec 22, 2008 IP
  15. norfstar

    norfstar Peon

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    You could try:

    Barclays Bank PLC
    Regal House
    3 Queensway
    Gibraltar

    I don't have an account with them anymore, but when I did their fees were £4 for a cheque worth with a value under £100 and £9 for a cheque with a value over £100 (this was a UK mainland business account, not certain whether their Gibraltar operation has the same fee structure or not). I wouldn't be surprised at all if you could find even better tariffs if you look around.
     
    norfstar, Dec 23, 2008 IP
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    Indian banks dont charge much. Try to open an account at Bank of India in and they will clear it to you for $5
     
    ravee1981, Dec 23, 2008 IP
  17. Lethal7

    Lethal7 Active Member

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    thanks for looking but thats who i have my bank account with. im going ot try open an account when i get back to uni and ask them how much it will be.....
     
    Lethal7, Dec 23, 2008 IP
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    why dont you open an account with citibank itself? the checks are citibank checks, and if you plan to receive google checks every month, citibank would be the best for you.
     
    ravee1981, Dec 23, 2008 IP
  19. Lethal7

    Lethal7 Active Member

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    nice idea, i know there isnt a citibank in gib but ill be sure to take a look in uni. thnx alot.
     
    Lethal7, Dec 23, 2008 IP