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Transfer Money from Israel to US
« on: June 19, 2017, 05:01:47 AM »
Was wondering if people have experience transferring large funds (over $10K) from Isreal to the US, and what the best way of doing so?

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2017, 05:29:14 AM »
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2017, 06:20:49 AM »
Pm me
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2017, 06:54:06 AM »
Ask around if anyone wants cash here in Israel, and they should transfer money into your account
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2017, 12:36:50 PM »
+1 many people will do it .

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2017, 01:07:46 PM »
Thanks for the comments. it was late when i posted, and didnt realize i dropped a zero, it was supposed to read over $100K. so bringing in cash is not an option.

looking for the best way to legally transfer funds. i.e. which bank converts to USD at a favorable rate and charges least fees for conversion / transfer.
also, which bank is the least headache to deal with logistically, especially with the recent FATCA requirements.

Thanks in advance, and sorry i wasnt very detailed in my original post.

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2017, 01:12:23 PM »
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2017, 01:21:05 PM »
WorldFirst?

Do they have presence in Israel?

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2017, 08:44:32 AM »
Just use Bank wire transfer (SWIFT). Some banks charge for such transfer no more than $20 (up to 3 business days).

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2017, 11:11:59 AM »
Thanks, but the issue i'm encountering is not the wire transfer fee, but rather the fees charged to convert to USD. it seems they charge a %fee on top of the spread.

also, lots of red tape logistically to do the wire transfer, and they won't allow a transfer to someone else's account, which seems odd.

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2017, 12:25:19 PM »
If you're dealing with that much money wouldn't a forex trading account be worthwhile? Simply buy USD and then withdraw to a US bank.
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2017, 10:48:45 PM »
forexisrael, all these can be used for significant discounts- and you can bargain

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2017, 12:00:09 AM »
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2017, 10:47:57 AM »
This is only for the other way around for now but can be useful for many

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2017, 11:58:19 AM »
If you have USD-why do the funds need to be exchanged at all. Deposit USD withdraw USD.


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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #15 on: December 31, 2019, 11:51:02 AM »
Looking to give someone 2,000-3,000 shekel in exchange for a paypal, chasepay, or zelle transfer. Any ideas?

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2019, 11:53:43 AM »
Looking to give someone 2,000-3,000 shekel in exchange for a paypal, chasepay, or zelle transfer. Any ideas?
What area are you in?
I have someone in Jerusalem if you want. Pm for details.
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2020, 12:26:17 AM »
Does anyone have updated or recent information about this? Looking at a rather large transfer and would like to do it in the most cost efficient way.
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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2020, 01:36:38 AM »
If your looking to send money from Israel to US you can PM me I know someone in Jerusalem...

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Re: Transfer Money from Israel to US
« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2020, 08:39:28 AM »
Just to clarify, not looking to send cash (as in physical currency). Will need a significant amount legally converted and sent.
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