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International money transfers
Bank transfers in Austria are usually quite fast and straightforward, but this is not always the case for international transfers. Transfers to and from Austria can take weeks, especially between non-
SWIFT transfers: One of the safest and fastest methods of transferring money is via the system of the Society of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). A SWIFT transfer normally completes in a few hours and the funds should be available within 24 hours, although this can take longer. Transfer costs vary in terms of commission, exchange rates and transfer charges. If you have BIC and SWIFT code handy for your transfer to an EU-
Bank drafts: A bank draft ( Bankscheck) should be sent by registered post as it is impossible to stop payment if it gets lost or stolen. Bank drafts are not treated as cash in Germany and must be cleared like personal cheques.
Money transfer agencies: Another way of transferring money abroad is to use an international money transfer agent such as Moneygram or Western Union. Although originally designed for people without bank accounts, these agencies are generally faster (it takes around 10 minutes) and more reliable than traditional bank transfers. However, commissions on telegraphic transfers are quite high (around 7 to 10 percent of the amount sent). You simply pay your money cash to the agency office and tell them where the person you are sending it will pick it up. The recipient of the money can then go with his identification to the office you named and receive the money instantly cash.
Paypal: You might want to have a look at the Paypal system -