I want to wire some money and discovered you can do this online instead of going to a designated place. Have you done this? If so, any tips or recommendations or warnings? I want to wire some money to my brother in Texas on Friday but I want to make sure he can pick it up right away.

I've never tried it. If it works let me know.

Make sure you print everything for your records in case they fuck up.

Hey Richard

Don't use Western Union.... you can get ripped off so easily with them.... good luck.,,,,,

Hey, hon.

I did it about six or seven years ago and I remember it was fucking expensive. I wired $400 and it ended up being over $450 altogether. Ugh.

And it was to a 'friend' who promised to pay me back within a week. When I asked him about it, he said he thought it was a gift. After months of arguments and threats, I finally let the shit (and him) go.

God, I was stupid then. I can't believe I'm admitting this on here.

INSATIABLE said:

Believe me, I can admit to way worse

luv4u said:

Hey Bev

will do

pardonme4livin said:

WHAT. DO. YOU. MEAN!?!



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I use walmart, its cheaper and he can go to any walmart and pick up the money with ID.
I have used western union and it is a hassle and way more expensive.

butterfli25 said:

OK, I'm only going with Western Union cuz it's the only option I know of Wonder if there is a wal-mart in Corpus Christi Speaking of, how close are you to there? Probably not very

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

http://www.priceviewer.co...32-TX.html

DO IT! It's MUCH cheaper! And all I've heard from WU are problems!

Walmart
Store Details

10241 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi TX 78418
(361) 937-2643

INSATIABLE said:

Wait, they have their own wiring thingee?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Call your local one and see if you can wire there!

You'll probably have to do it in person, but it would be neat if he could pick it up @ his local Walmart. The lovely Butterfli should know!

INSATIABLE said:

My brother just moved there and I want to make sure he has money until he starts his job. I don't want him feeling abandoned and straded out there, ya know?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

That's very sweet, Richie. My stepbrothers don't even know my birthday.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Why thank you Richard.....

Okay...let me tell you what just happened to me.... first the disclaimer, I will say is this...this was not entirely Western Unions fault but they were not helpful and if anything helped the guy steal from me.... I purchased an item off of eBay for my son... I was sent an email from someone else claiming to be the person I won the item from.... they sent me an official looking thing with eBay's logo and eveything....the catch... I could only pay for the item using Western Union... they guy took the money...Western Union didn't get proper ID and I was out over $300 dollars....

butterfli25 said:

Walmart sends money??? Which department???? Wonder if mine does

it is cheaper @ walmart but its not western union...its moneygram and ive used it before (same premise) but as far as doing it online...sorry i dont know how to do it that way supa

I didn't know u could wire money online!?!?!

I get western union payments all the time from people that purchase music and "other music related things"
from me...
I get western Union payments almost weekly...There is a fee..But its the oldest company of its kind..Its Damn Quick and it works...!
There's always a price to pay for convienience !

I would be wary of any online money transfer that is not through your bank, Paypal, etc.


So far, Moneygram's reputation is still top notch. But there are alot of cash scam rings connected to Western Union these days, unfortunately even if it's a face to face transfer vs.online, due to the increasing sophistication of theft identity.

How much of personal information do they need on the online service?

Do they need bank account info from you?

Would a cash gift card (like Visa or Amex) or debit card be a reasonable alternative choice?

There are also many companies online that now present debit cards with liscenced logos from Visa, Mastercard and Amex for families, with the consumers name printed on front to protect usage. They can be "re-filled" at various locations listed througout the country, by the primary cardholder as well as the gift/secondary holder. It's a great tool for students or young relatives, and allows them to make online purchases as well.

prettymansson said:

INSATIABLE said:

yes when you use moneygram it is instant, my daughter has been standing in walmart where she is when I sent the money and as soon as it is in the computer she got it like a minute later for real. so you could call him tell him to get to walmart and get the form to fill out, the first time you use it there is a form for both of you, when he picks up he'll need that form and an ID.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I am about 6 hours from there but if he needs me let me know