What are the cheapest available methods for international money transfers?

Asked Sep 8, 2012· 1 answer

Faisal KhanAnswered Sep 8, 2012

Western Union / Moneygram would be the cheapest for sub $300 transactions. You will lose about 2%-4% on the transfer (rates vary for each country). But it is probably the fastest and safest method to transfer money with the least amount of loss.

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