Beware of PayPal + request for advice

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I read few months ago when paypal started to work with israel as well, that
there is a trick to transfer money via uk. I don't remember the details.

Try to check in ynet, nrg, calcalist.

Other option, maybe try to ask the post bank, if they transfer via western
union. There is a fee at postal bank, but this option might not be available
at all.

My 2c ideas.



On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Uri Even-Chen <uri at speedy.net> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a problem with PayPal - they advertise that you can withdraw
> money to Israeli bank accounts for free.  But the catch is - they
> deposit to Israeli banks in Shekels, and they charge about 3.66%
> exchange rate fee (undocumented).  I got stuck with money in PayPal,
> after I requested it to be sent there, and then I discovered the
> exaggerated exchange rate fee.  Be careful! [
> http://illuminea.com/israel/withdraw-paypal-to-israeli-bank-accounts/
> ].  And request for advice: do you know how I can transfer money to a
> USA bank account (or PayPal account), and receive the money in Israel?
>  I don't have a USA bank account.  I can't receive the money from
> PayPal in US dollars - that's not an option.  I want to pay minimal
> fees.  Do you have an idea?
>
> Thanks,
> Uri Even-Chen
> Mobile Phone: +972-50-9007559
> E-mail: uri at speedy.net
> Blog: http://www.speedy.net/uri/blog/
>
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