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Sending money home from Australia

Hi
My son is in Australia and needs to send money home to his uk bank account. He is charged by his bank in Australia and also by his bank in the uk. So to send home £250 he loses £17.
Can anyone suggest a cheaper method than a bank transfer.
Someone has suggested using PayPal - has anyone used PayPal for this and if so what costs were incurred?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

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  • ince_mon
    ince_mon Posts: 323 Forumite
    If i were you,i would pay the money in myself,saving him £17,and expect a nice pressie the next time you see him.;)
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