{"id":27261,"date":"2018-05-15T15:24:54","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T09:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=27261"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T06:31:47","slug":"international-money-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/forex\/international-money-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"International Money Transfer: What is the Safest Way to Send Money Abroad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pld-like-dislike-wrap pld-template-1\">\r\n    <div class=\"pld-like-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-like-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"27261\" data-trigger-type=\"like\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-like-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0    <\/span>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"pld-dislike-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-dislike-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"27261\" data-trigger-type=\"dislike\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-dislike-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0<\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>You never know when you might need to send money overseas, as a regular payment to a friend or family member, or as an investment towards a purchase for yourself. But making an <strong>international money transfer<\/strong> seems daunting to most. There are many questions, chief among them being \u2018is it safe to send money abroad?\u2019In today\u2019s day and age, yes.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are a few things to keep in mind when looking to make an <strong>international money transfer<\/strong> and we\u2019ve put together some points to help you decide the best way to send money abroad.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27237 size-full\" title=\"International money transfer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ruinyourholidayblog1.jpg\" alt=\"International money transfer\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-1\"><strong>There are essentially three ways to make an international money transfer\u00a0<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Through your bank<\/li>\n<li>Through a money transfer firm<\/li>\n<li>Through a foreign exchange broker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must pick one depending on what matters most for you \u2013 the speed of the transaction, an attractive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/buy-foreign-exchange-from-the-comfort-of-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>foreign exchange<\/strong><\/a> rate or the security of your money \u2013 and then decide for yourself which is the best way to send money internationally.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/5-things-know-transferring-money-abroad\/\">Read this:\u00a05 Things To Know Before Transferring Money Abroad<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4><strong>Your friendly neighbourhood bank:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A bank is the safest bet among all three for a <strong>money transfer<\/strong>, but you can never be sure that you\u2019ve got the best rate. Also, bank transfers take time, anywhere between 4-6 working days. Not the greatest option when you need to send money in a jiffy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27265 size-full\" title=\"International money transfer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/internationaltransferblog.jpg\" alt=\"International money transfer\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-2\">What\u2019s the next best option then?<\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Money transfer firm:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You can look at a reputable money transfer firm if you need to send money quickly. Most firms will offer you rapid transactions, in some cases, even instant money transfer. However, this comes with a caveat. Fees could be exorbitant and their exchange rates can be high, often changing from day to day, sometimes even twice a day.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/buying-forex-international-trip\/\">Also read:\u00a0Buying Forex For Your International Trip? Make Sure You Consider These Points<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4><strong>Foreign exchange broker:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Using the services of a foreign exchange broker for money transfer offers you the best combination of speed, safety and economies when you wish to make an online money transfer from India.<\/p>\n<p>These firms often charge low or no transfer fees, and their exchange rates are highly competitive. This wire transfer is perfect for an online money transfer, whether you wish to send small sums of money regularly to your cousin or are making a large lump sum payment towards your retirement home in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p>With some brokers, you have the option of locking in a rate for regular payment for a set period. If it\u2019s a large online money transfer, \u2018no fees\u2019 means you can transfer the maximum amount to your receiving account.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, when you make an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/money-transfer-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>online money transfer<\/strong><\/a> in India, you have to take into account the receiving party\u2019s bank charges too. You can choose to cover those payments in good faith, especially if your foreign exchange broker has offered you a really sweet deal. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Thomas Cook<\/strong><\/a> website to know more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0 0 You never know when you might need to send money overseas, as a regular payment to a friend or family member, or as an investment towards a purchase for yourself. 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