Transferring money to the UK

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Member since 28 January 2015

The FamousGrouseNew member28 January 2015 04:22:47

Hello,

Looking for advice and experiences of others on this forum with regards to sending money from Oman to the UK. A preliminary search on the web has revealed that there are very few foreign exchange firms that deal with OMR. I'm left with the rather expensive option of using my bank or the local commercial exchanges, both of which offer unreasonable exchange rates and service fees in the range of GBP 10 - 12.5.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Noo.Stop New member

Member since 28 January 2015

Noo.StopNew member28 January 2015 06:07:33

Try oman & use exchange. They have the lowest rate ever.

The FamousGrouse New member

Member since 28 January 2015

The FamousGrouseNew member28 January 2015 06:14:17

No they're not! They charge GBP 25 for a transfer to a UK-based bank!

VidoDido ViP

Member since 11 November 2011

VidoDidoViP28 January 2015 18:14:32

1002

Try one of these options:

Wire Transfer through any Bank. This usually doesn't cost much; however the transaction fees vary from country to another.

Send money through "Xpress Money" at any exchange office. This is a similar option to Western Union but much more cheaper.

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