Ron.M -> RE: PARRILLA UPDATE (Jun. 10 2005 20:07:49)
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Hi Estela, It might be worth asking the bank how much they charge to process a foreign check....my bank has a minimum fee of £12 (UK pounds), and then a commision on the exchange rate. Banks aren't wealthy for no good reason. Why bother going to the expense of a bank transfer, when simply writing a check and sending it on to the recipient would be just as good? I'm sure they would be happy to process a $20 check and then charge $18 for doing so. Then in a few month's time when the scandal hits the media in Jerez, claim that this is their normal charge and it's not their fault if nobody bothered to ask beforehand! For the bank was being "honest, legal and truthful" by saying that it would be cheaper to send a check rather than a bank transfer, because for a bank transfer it's the sender who has to pay, whereas for a check it's the recipient who pays the costs. [:D] I certainly don't want to put anybody off donating, but considering some of my experiences with foreign checks in different currencies, it may be a good idea just to check this out. cheers Ron
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