Some questions on mailing money through post?

Question

I'm planning on sending money to Canada through a letter, but I'm hearing rumors that sending money even in a birthday card or so is risky as postal workers often intercept them and steal them. Paypal and Credit card is not an option, but a friend has been talking about getting a bank note, which only a designated person can cash-in from a bank. Can anyone tell me a little more about bank notes, how should I approach a bank (if obtainable) and is there truly no safer way to send money through post?

Answer 1

As one who sent money through the mail loads of time inside Canada and outside. Go to your local post office and get an international money order. They'll be able to convert it to Canadian money for you. Just put the person's name on the money order and keep the receipt for yourself .

Banks have had a rash of counterfeited bank cheques recently in some of the bigger cities.

That's why an international money order is probably your safest route. Or you can just write a cheque . Most banking institutions will cash cheques or if not there are money exchange places in many malls or the larger urban areas. Hope that helps .

Answer 2

Send a cashier's check *just ask the bank teller, most banks don't charge a fee for this if you're a customer* So it's a check from the bank instead of a personal check.
Money orders work too.
Don't send cash it's a big risk.
You could always Western Union the money and skip the mail altogether! go to http://www.westernunion.com

Answer 3

I don't know where you are mailing it from, but I'm assuming a bank note is alot like an official bank check. You can go to any bank and have them issue you an official check in any amount that you wish made payable to whomever you please. The only person that would be able to do anything with the check is the person it is made payable to. Only drawback would be if the bank charged a fee for this service.

Answer 4

The post office itself will ask you not to send cash money. You can get a "money order" to send at the post office or as you mentioned at a bank or even at a lot of convenience stores.

Answer 5

In my personal experience, I have sent money though the postal service (150 dollars, to be exact) and nothing's happened. It arrived at the place it was supposed to go. The only difference is that I sent it along with some other items so perhaps it was 'disguised' like a regular package. I suppose you can get insurance or delivery confirmations to make sure your envelope arrive at the destination safely and intact. That will cost you a lot cheaper.

Answer 6

Go to the post office and get a postal money order. Be sure the clerk knows it is for someone in Canada because they will not be able to cash a US money order....there is a special one you can buy for funds going to Canada.

Answer 7

Try checks, American Express Travelers Checks, Money Orders, Wire the Money, Western Union.

Answer 8

My grandma always sends me money through the mail. Although, I wouldn't send more than 20 dollars in the form of cash.

Answer 9

Hi Pirahna,
Just use a money order from the USPS, Wal-mart, or another vendor. If it is fraudulently cashed or lost, you can make a claim to recover the funds.

I hope this helps you.
Ajafifi

Answer 10

dont send money. send money orders or your bank can do a direct wire transfer.