How to send money to Republic of Ireland

Bogof_Babe

I need to send 600 euros to a cousin in Ireland, in payment for her sorting out a memorial plaque for my late parents whose ashes have been interred in the family crypt over there. She has paid the sculptor's bill on my behalf and I now need to reimburse her.

As it's euros and my bank account is obviously sterling, can anyone advise a safe way of doing this please? Not worried about reasonable charges but want to avoid too many complications for either me or the recipient.

noh

Try transferwise.com or currencyfair.com
I have used the former to pay for a holiday rental. Low cost and straightforward.

Buzby

If you both have PayPal accounts, this happens automatically and at a reasonable cost if you pay her to her € denominated account.

Bogof_Babe

Buzby wrote: »

If you both have PayPal accounts, this happens automatically and at a reasonable cost if you pay her to her € denominated account.

I'm afraid I don't, and I have no idea whether my cousin does. Good idea though, might help someone else with the same query.

[Deleted User]

Moneygram, available through the post office is secure and reliable.

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/moneygram-cash-transfers

I_luv_cats

Years ago I sent money to EIRE, uk bank to Eire bank. (I think it was using IBAN/SIC numbers)

I had to pay a fee.

I've rec'd money sent from Eire too.

Bogof_Babe

Thanks everyone, many helpful suggestions there. I'll get on to it in the morning.