How do you send $ (from the US) to a friend in ITALY?

Question

** My friend DOES NOT HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT!!
How do I do this??

Do you change it from dollars to euros here before you send it?
Or do you send it in dollars?
Do you send a bank ckeck or travelers checks or what??
I'm thinking of sending $ 5,000 - 10,000.

Thank you!!

Answer 1

Western Union in dollars and he can get the money and change it there for the best rate.

Answer 2

Send through Western Union.....pay in dollars, but tell them you want the person to receive euros. I do it all the time only vice-versa.