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Sending money overseas

Davros1973
Posts: 1 Newbie
I wish to use funds in my uk savings account to purchase a new car in South Africa, what is the best way ?
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MSE publishes an informative guide to cost-effective options at https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/foreign-currency-exchange/0
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Transferwise is industry standard/leader in moving money abroad. Whether it's suitable to your needs depends on specific, like who do you pay in SA, bank transfer, cash, card?0
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Which country do you reside in ?0
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You MAY have to move the funds out of the savings account into a current one as a lot of banks will not allow transfers abroad from a savings.0
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