The best way to receive money from abroad

tomp240294

I am looking to receive a small amount of money from my friend in the Phillipines. 
It will equate to around £20, which is approx 1,200 peso. 
What is the best way for them to send me the money?

Thank you 

Brie

Not the usual ways through online banking or by certified cheque as either one of those will likely cost more than the £20.

Not sure if there's a way to credit via paypal?  

I'm looking at moving some money via Wise which comes highly recommended but have been advised by 2 banks with whom I have accounts that there will be a minimum £7 charge to receive money from a foreign source even if it is already in GBP.

eDicky

Your friend can buy a £20 note from a money changer and mail it to you.

Rob5342

PayPal might work or just get them to buy you an Amazon voucher or something.

tomp240294

thanks all, but it needs to be cash. am buying their train ticket so I need the gbp rather than a voucher 

Band7

As suggested, your friend can buy a £20 note from a money changer and mail it to you

Rob5342

tomp240294 said:

thanks all, but it needs to be cash. am buying their train ticket so I need the gbp rather than a voucher 

Wouldn't Paypal be easiest then, TheTrainLine accept payment by Paypal.

fifeken

Brie said:

Not the usual ways through online banking or by certified cheque as either one of those will likely cost more than the £20.

Not sure if there's a way to credit via paypal?  

I'm looking at moving some money via Wise which comes highly recommended but have been advised by 2 banks with whom I have accounts that there will be a minimum £7 charge to receive money from a foreign source even if it is already in GBP.

The way Wise operates you will receive money from their UK account.  However Wise is no good for the OP as they don't send PHP.