A note on Myanmar and Côte d’Ivoire
After many years of sanctions against Myanmar (sometimes called Burma) and Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), the US officially announced that its long-standing trade sanctions against these countries would be lifted in September 2016.
That said, many banks and money transfers have yet to establish themselves in these countries. Before you complete your transfer, first confirm that your selected provider is able to fully deliver your funds.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE ZELLE SERVICES TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM A US BANK IN NORTH CAROLINA TO A BANK LOCATED IN ODESSA, UKRAINE, AND IF SO, HOW TO I MAKE THAT ARRANGEMENT? MY BROTHER LIVES IN UKRAINE AND I DESIRE TO SEND HIM A WEEKLY ALLOWANCE BY MEANS OF THE FASTEST, LEAST EXPENSIVE AND RELIABLE MEANS OF TRANSFERRING TO HIM MONEY FOR HIM TO USE FOR HIS LIVING EXPENSES IN UKRAINE.
Hi Frank,
Thank you for visiting Finder.
Zelle can only be used in transferring money from bank to bank within the United States. Unfortunately, you cannot use it to send money to your brother’s bank account in Ukraine.
Thankfully, there are money transfer service providers that help you send money to Ukraine. These providers cost less than banks.
I hope this helps.
Let us know if there is anything else that we may assist you with.
Cheers,
Ash
Someone in Syria is wanting to send over 100,000 to a friend of mine in the United States. I’m wondering can she get in trouble for that? The person in Syria says he plans on sending it in cash inside of a box with some sort of a combination lock. Is this illegal?
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for leaving a question on finder.
You may send cash through the mailing system. However, we recommend using personal checks or money transfers when transmitting funds for any reason. If you prefer to send cash you should take advantage of our registry service, which provides maximum security and indemnity against loss.
Please note that The US government has considered Syria a State Sponsor of Terrorism since 1979. Economic sanctions were put on the country as civil war swept throughout the nation and President Assad was accused of supporting terrorist groups and violating the basic human rights of Syrians.
Cheers,
Joel
Please why is it that if you are in somerset kentucky..You are not allowed to send money to Ghana..My uncle is in somerset kentucky and he is not allowed to send me money
Hi Diana!
Welcome to finder!
Sorry to hear about this, I know how frustrating this can be.
You can send money from the US to Ghana using the money transfer options we have on the website.
Here is the link. https://www.finder.com/send-money-to-ghana
There are also pick up options on how to send money to Ghana, such as Accra, Kumasi, and Sekondi-Takoradi. You’ll be able to see the exact locations at the bottom page.
Here’s some information on how to send money to Ghana.
You have multiple options to send money to Ghana from the US.
1. Bank transfers. Your major US banks may allow you to wire money to banks in Ghana.
2. Providers with cash pickup. Companies like Western Union and MoneyGram offer several cash pickup centers in Ghana
3. Money transfer specialists. WorldRemit and other companies let you transfer money to Ghanaian bank accounts. And because they’re trusted partners of finder.com, World First and OFX is offering our readers an exclusive deal of $0 in fees.
4. PayPal. Electronic payment giant PayPal allows you to send money from the US to Ghana.
5. M-Pesa. M-Pesa is a safe, secure way to send, receive and store money through your mobile phone or an app. Top up your account at one of more than 287,000 agent locations and then send money to loved ones, who can visit an agent to withdraw their funds.
Steps to send money to Ghana
1. Register for an account with a provider, supplying your name, address, contact details, proof of ID and information about your selected payment method.
2. Supply your recipient’s name, contact information and bank account details as required.
3. Enter the amount of your transfer and complete the transaction.
4. Keep track of any receipt you receive so you can monitor the progress of your transfer.
Hope this helps!