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A friend of mine is stuck in Spain without a debit card, and I'm trying to send her some cash by whatever means available from here in the US. None of the bank branches near her are American, they're all European banks, mostly CaixaBank, Deutsche Bank, and Banc d'España.
She's a dual American/German citizen, and she has both passports with her. She also has a Wells Fargo account, and could even set up a European bank account if needed as a German citizen.
I have accounts with a few American banks (TD Bank, Wells Fargo, etc.), along with cash.
Is there any way she can walk into a bank in Spain with her passports, with me standing in a bank in the US, and for me to transfer money to her in cash?
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A friend of mine is stuck in Spain without a debit card, and I'm trying to send her some cash by whatever means available from here in the US. None of the bank branches near her are American, they're all European banks, mostly CaixaBank, Deutsche Bank, and Banc d'España.
She's a dual American/German citizen, and she has both passports with her. She also has a Wells Fargo account, and could even set up a European bank account if needed as a German citizen.
I have accounts with a few American banks (TD Bank, Wells Fargo, etc.), along with cash.
Is there any way she can walk into a bank in Spain with her passports, with me standing in a bank in the US, and for me to transfer money to her in cash?
europe money spain payment-cards
asked 2 hours ago
TheEnvironmentalist
25215
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I am obliged by my conscience to check this is not something that leads to a scam... If not, this is indeed a great question.
– B.Liu
2 hours ago
How quick does it need to be?
– gerrit
2 hours ago
@gerrit Same day ideally
– TheEnvironmentalist
1 hour ago
Western Union is great for such situations. Their fee is high but they get the job done in an instant.
– Hanky Panky
14 mins ago
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A friend of mine is stuck in Spain without a debit card, and I'm trying to send her some cash by whatever means available from here in the US. None of the bank branches near her are American, they're all European banks, mostly CaixaBank, Deutsche Bank, and Banc d'España.
She's a dual American/German citizen, and she has both passports with her. She also has a Wells Fargo account, and could even set up a European bank account if needed as a German citizen.
I have accounts with a few American banks (TD Bank, Wells Fargo, etc.), along with cash.
Is there any way she can walk into a bank in Spain with her passports, with me standing in a bank in the US, and for me to transfer money to her in cash?
europe money spain payment-cards
asked 2 hours ago
TheEnvironmentalist
25215
A friend of mine is stuck in Spain without a debit card, and I'm trying to send her some cash by whatever means available from here in the US. None of the bank branches near her are American, they're all European banks, mostly CaixaBank, Deutsche Bank, and Banc d'España.
She's a dual American/German citizen, and she has both passports with her. She also has a Wells Fargo account, and could even set up a European bank account if needed as a German citizen.
I have accounts with a few American banks (TD Bank, Wells Fargo, etc.), along with cash.
Is there any way she can walk into a bank in Spain with her passports, with me standing in a bank in the US, and for me to transfer money to her in cash?
europe money spain payment-cards
europe money spain payment-cards
asked 2 hours ago
TheEnvironmentalist
25215
asked 2 hours ago
TheEnvironmentalist
25215
asked 2 hours ago
TheEnvironmentalist
25215
asked 2 hours ago
TheEnvironmentalist
25215
asked 2 hours ago
TheEnvironmentalist
25215
25215
4
I am obliged by my conscience to check this is not something that leads to a scam... If not, this is indeed a great question.
– B.Liu
2 hours ago
How quick does it need to be?
– gerrit
2 hours ago
@gerrit Same day ideally
– TheEnvironmentalist
1 hour ago
Western Union is great for such situations. Their fee is high but they get the job done in an instant.
– Hanky Panky
14 mins ago
add a comment |Â
4
I am obliged by my conscience to check this is not something that leads to a scam... If not, this is indeed a great question.
– B.Liu
2 hours ago
How quick does it need to be?
– gerrit
2 hours ago
@gerrit Same day ideally
– TheEnvironmentalist
1 hour ago
Western Union is great for such situations. Their fee is high but they get the job done in an instant.
– Hanky Panky
14 mins ago
4
4
I am obliged by my conscience to check this is not something that leads to a scam... If not, this is indeed a great question.
– B.Liu
2 hours ago
I am obliged by my conscience to check this is not something that leads to a scam... If not, this is indeed a great question.
– B.Liu
2 hours ago
How quick does it need to be?
– gerrit
2 hours ago
How quick does it need to be?
– gerrit
2 hours ago
@gerrit Same day ideally
– TheEnvironmentalist
1 hour ago
@gerrit Same day ideally
– TheEnvironmentalist
1 hour ago
Western Union is great for such situations. Their fee is high but they get the job done in an instant.
– Hanky Panky
14 mins ago
Western Union is great for such situations. Their fee is high but they get the job done in an instant.
– Hanky Panky
14 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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I second the comment by B.Liu. Make really sure this is not a scam.
I once used Western Union to send money to a relative abroad. They are still in business and so are several other providers. I'm not suggesting a specific provider based on my limited transactions. Check their websites and FAQs.
- Your friend might need identity documents. That should be on the site. Back when I used it, all I had to send a number, but since 9/11 things got more stringent.
- Think about a way to make sure if it is really your friend who is asking. Probably less of a problem today if you can skype.
PS -- US embassies will provide emergency loans to Americans abroad, so if this is a sob story and you have the slightest doubt, refer your friend there.
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
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I haven't used them much, but I have only good experiences with Western Union. Their agencies often look more like a sleazy money laundring service, but the company is legit enough and their services seem to work reliably. In Spain, Western Union is also represented by the Spanish postal service (Correos), so it should be easy to find an agency nearby.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
12 mins ago
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
up vote
6
down vote
I second the comment by B.Liu. Make really sure this is not a scam.
I once used Western Union to send money to a relative abroad. They are still in business and so are several other providers. I'm not suggesting a specific provider based on my limited transactions. Check their websites and FAQs.
- Your friend might need identity documents. That should be on the site. Back when I used it, all I had to send a number, but since 9/11 things got more stringent.
- Think about a way to make sure if it is really your friend who is asking. Probably less of a problem today if you can skype.
PS -- US embassies will provide emergency loans to Americans abroad, so if this is a sob story and you have the slightest doubt, refer your friend there.
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
20.6k23154
I haven't used them much, but I have only good experiences with Western Union. Their agencies often look more like a sleazy money laundring service, but the company is legit enough and their services seem to work reliably. In Spain, Western Union is also represented by the Spanish postal service (Correos), so it should be easy to find an agency nearby.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
6
down vote
I second the comment by B.Liu. Make really sure this is not a scam.
I once used Western Union to send money to a relative abroad. They are still in business and so are several other providers. I'm not suggesting a specific provider based on my limited transactions. Check their websites and FAQs.
- Your friend might need identity documents. That should be on the site. Back when I used it, all I had to send a number, but since 9/11 things got more stringent.
- Think about a way to make sure if it is really your friend who is asking. Probably less of a problem today if you can skype.
PS -- US embassies will provide emergency loans to Americans abroad, so if this is a sob story and you have the slightest doubt, refer your friend there.
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
20.6k23154
I haven't used them much, but I have only good experiences with Western Union. Their agencies often look more like a sleazy money laundring service, but the company is legit enough and their services seem to work reliably. In Spain, Western Union is also represented by the Spanish postal service (Correos), so it should be easy to find an agency nearby.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
6
down vote
up vote
6
down vote
I second the comment by B.Liu. Make really sure this is not a scam.
I once used Western Union to send money to a relative abroad. They are still in business and so are several other providers. I'm not suggesting a specific provider based on my limited transactions. Check their websites and FAQs.
- Your friend might need identity documents. That should be on the site. Back when I used it, all I had to send a number, but since 9/11 things got more stringent.
- Think about a way to make sure if it is really your friend who is asking. Probably less of a problem today if you can skype.
PS -- US embassies will provide emergency loans to Americans abroad, so if this is a sob story and you have the slightest doubt, refer your friend there.
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
20.6k23154
I second the comment by B.Liu. Make really sure this is not a scam.
I once used Western Union to send money to a relative abroad. They are still in business and so are several other providers. I'm not suggesting a specific provider based on my limited transactions. Check their websites and FAQs.
- Your friend might need identity documents. That should be on the site. Back when I used it, all I had to send a number, but since 9/11 things got more stringent.
- Think about a way to make sure if it is really your friend who is asking. Probably less of a problem today if you can skype.
PS -- US embassies will provide emergency loans to Americans abroad, so if this is a sob story and you have the slightest doubt, refer your friend there.
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
20.6k23154
edited 28 mins ago
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
20.6k23154
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
20.6k23154
answered 49 mins ago
o.m.
20.6k23154
20.6k23154
I haven't used them much, but I have only good experiences with Western Union. Their agencies often look more like a sleazy money laundring service, but the company is legit enough and their services seem to work reliably. In Spain, Western Union is also represented by the Spanish postal service (Correos), so it should be easy to find an agency nearby.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
I haven't used them much, but I have only good experiences with Western Union. Their agencies often look more like a sleazy money laundring service, but the company is legit enough and their services seem to work reliably. In Spain, Western Union is also represented by the Spanish postal service (Correos), so it should be easy to find an agency nearby.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
12 mins ago
I haven't used them much, but I have only good experiences with Western Union. Their agencies often look more like a sleazy money laundring service, but the company is legit enough and their services seem to work reliably. In Spain, Western Union is also represented by the Spanish postal service (Correos), so it should be easy to find an agency nearby.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
12 mins ago
I haven't used them much, but I have only good experiences with Western Union. Their agencies often look more like a sleazy money laundring service, but the company is legit enough and their services seem to work reliably. In Spain, Western Union is also represented by the Spanish postal service (Correos), so it should be easy to find an agency nearby.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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I am obliged by my conscience to check this is not something that leads to a scam... If not, this is indeed a great question.
– B.Liu
2 hours ago
How quick does it need to be?
– gerrit
2 hours ago
@gerrit Same day ideally
– TheEnvironmentalist
1 hour ago
Western Union is great for such situations. Their fee is high but they get the job done in an instant.
– Hanky Panky
14 mins ago