@Boston_Guy
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Registration: 18 January 2013
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Sending money to Kenya by Boston_Guy
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ...
suribhai, I just wish that I knew of a good bank in Kenya. One that has a good exchange rate and good terms for withdrawing money from its ATMs. Barclays says that they don't charge an ATM fee to withdraw money from their Nairobi branches. Can ... Read More
Sending money to Kenya by Boston_Guy
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ...
suribhai, Everything you've have said about Western Union is true! There has to be a better option. What I don't understand is why the Visa card is preferred in Kenya. What precisely are the advantages of a Visa as opposed to MasterCard? I need ... Read More
Sending money to Kenya by Boston_Guy
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ...
Ashantiz, My understanding with Kenyan banks is that you have to pay a transaction fee (in addition to what the American bank will charge), then you have to deal with whatever exchange rate the Kenyan bank uses. There are some banks in America ... Read More
Sending money to Kenya by Boston_Guy
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ...
rachelnaj, Like I said to Msomi, I really want to try something else. :) Read More
Sending money to Kenya by Boston_Guy
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ...
EssieN, Thanks. I've tried MoneyGram in the past. My relative had problems withdrawing money so I've stayed away from it. Read More
Sending money to Kenya by Boston_Guy
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ...
Msomi, Thank you for your feedback. However, I really want to try something other than Western Union. But thank you! Read More
Sending money to Kenya
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ... Read More