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Sending money cross-country: what's the best method?

I need to send a few hundred dollars to a friend in CA. If she were here, I'd write her a check or give her a money order, but that makes me nervous though the mails. Any advice?

Miss Foxtrot asked in Other - Finance & Legal about 1 year ago | Report

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If her bank has any branches near you, go to her bank, and make a deposit into her account. If you have info about her name, address, etc., they should let you deposit money. They just won't give you any info about the account.

Otherwise, I would send a check. You can cancel it if it gets stolen, and be covered under fraud protection from your bank.

MyrnaMinkoff answered in Other - Finance & Legal about 1 year ago | Report

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Thanks, I should have thought of that! She may have the same bank as I do.

Miss Foxtrot commented about 1 year ago | Report

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This is the sole reason I keep a Bank of America account. I HATE Bank of America, their fees, their "we don't care" customer service, their deplorable predatory lending practices... But, they are in ALL 50 STATES so wherever you go, there you are.

If your friend banks at a large nationwide bank like B of A, or Chase, for example, than you are in business. Good answer MyrniMinkoff

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Paypal is great for this. I often use it even with friends in town. Fast and easy and you can transfer funds directly in and out of your bank account.

RM answered in Other - Finance & Legal about 1 year ago | Report

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