What is the best way to send cash from Uk to Oz?

Question

When I return to England I want to send 300 pounds to a friend over here. Although she has a bank account I have had a bad experience with international money transfers from UK bank into Oz bank....took too long and got stung on the exchange rates. Is there a safe way to send cash?

Answer 1

Stuff it inside a small, blue bear and buy him a seat on the plane.

Answer 2

Try fax endemnity - but not sure if you'll need your pals signature for this. Cheque will mean currency tranfer charges in OZ so won't get full £300. You can send via mail get it tracked and pay a bit extra on the insurance - this can be done via the Post Office. Good lucx

Answer 3

If i were you i wouldnt send cash, espically if there is a lot of it because you run the risk of getting it stolen. I would transfer it from your bank account to the person your sending it to's bank account or you could write a cheque and send that in the mail. :)

Answer 4

The way the banking and exchange system works these days, I would say owl post. Failing that long range carrier pidgeons working in relay. Bloody birds will at least get it there!
--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 5

the ONLY way to send cash safely is western union, but like everything it costs. about 10% i think, but it will get there. else ask your bank for a aus$ cheque to send takes 3 days to get to you then you post it to her. thats how i sent money this year to oz. costs about £15,00

good luck.

Answer 6

Place it inside a bar of soap, no one will go near it in Oz...

Answer 7

I think using Paypal is a fast easy way of doing it... Or Moneybookers... If you both have an account all you have to do is transfere it from your account to your friends, its simple....

www.paypal.com
www.moneybookers.com

Answer 8

try this link i use this always when sending money back home to oz