How can I transfer money urgently online to an Aussie bank account?

Donnie

Sam_Bee wrote: »

Banks tend to offer for instant(ish) payments (although in different terminology)

CHAPS payments - 1-2 days (up to £30)
BACS payments - 4-5 days (£15)

Either way, they are a rip-off. My bank (Lloyds) fails to cover itself in glory for any of the above services.

All the information above is correct -

Urgent payment - Western Union
Possible future payments - Set up an 'emergency fund', separate Nationwide account, or even an 'emergency' credit card, it's all in the above. Backpackers / gap year students don't tend to make this type of emergency preparation, so often parents should..!

You're mixing UK Interbank payments with International Interbank payments.

I guessed, that if her daughter was using a UK bank, the simplest solution would have been to visit the nearest branch of her daughter's bank to deposit cash.
So, it's likely that it's an Australian bank account.

Donnie

PBA wrote: »

But in that link it says 2-3 days.

The fastest and cheapest way of getting money to her would be if she had a cash card for a UK bank/savings account. You pay cash in at a branch and she can withdraw it from an ATM within a couple minutes for a fee of a pound or two. It's probably worth setting this up next time she's in the UK.

If she doesn't have a UK bank account, then Western Union is best for small amounts, or bank transfer if it's more than a couple hundred pounds.

Express International Moneymover High value amounts, high cost, 2 to 3 days.

Economy International Moneymover Low value amounts, lower cost, 5 days.