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Money Transfer from Ukraine to Russia and Back

If for some reason you find yourself in Ukraine, you can transfer money in various ways. Even without a plastic card, sending money is quite simple. For instance, some vacationers or visitors to the country use Ukrposhta services. A postal money transfer can be either regular or electronic. It is convenient both for Ukraine and for sending money to other countries.

If you choose a regular transfer, it will reach the recipient only in 2-3 days. An electronic money transfer allows the recipient to receive the money within 15-20 minutes. However, the downside is that the fees for such transfers are quite high. In addition, if you have deposits in banks of St. Petersburg, Moscow, i.e., you have little cash, you will not be able to send money from your card via Ukrposhta.

Various payment systems are also in demand. There are about twenty ways to transfer money to Russia. Among the most popular payment systems are Western Union, Unistream, MIGOM, CONTACT. Systems such as Blizko, Anelik, Bystraya Pochta, Leader are also often used. You can even transfer large sums of money that your relatives may need. Processing a transfer is very simple: you need a passport and money. You will only give the recipient a number, with which they can receive the funds using their passport.

Regular banking systems are also suitable for transferring funds. Such transfers involve correspondent banks. For example, these could be PrivatMoney, Soft, Aval-Express systems. They work through banks, their rates are favorable, as the commission usually does not exceed 1.5-5%. Transfers within Ukraine are instant, to Russia money arrives in about 10-20 minutes. The only nuance is that you can receive the funds only at branches of the same banks in Russia.

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