Advice Needed

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by joe mc donald, Jul 12, 2018.

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  1. joe mc donald

    Dec 26, 2014
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    I was wondering has anyone had any dealing with a buyer paying cleared funds into a personal bank account. Is there any pitfall or scams around this.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

    Nov 6, 2014
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    If the money gets into your bank account before you sign anything or hand anything over then it shouldn’t be a problem
     
  3. Lucky

    Lucky Member

    Jul 10, 2018
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    Sorry to chip in but I'm the buyer in this scenario and not a scammer or money launderer.

    With respect to your wife, paying cash is the perfect to launder money. And I don't like carrying large wedges of cash around, who sensibly would?

    What I am proposing is I make a bank-to-bank transfer on my mobile phone. Ive bought and sold vehicles this way for years.

    Joe, maybe speak with your bank for advice rather than 'the man in the street' ?

     
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  4. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    Hi Joe

    You need to speak to your bank with reference to incoming money transfers, if it is not from another UK bank there could be substantial bank charges involved with the transfer / conversion, each bank is different and handles these costs in a different way.

    Asking what their exchange rate is would give you a good idea of what you will get from the transaction and any fees involved, sometimes the only way to reduce the costs is to have a dedicated currency account.

    Good luck with your sale.
     
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  5. Lucky

    Lucky Member

    Jul 10, 2018
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    Yes, Im a UK resident using a UK bank account, who happens to have a home in France but is coming back to Blighty to buy a bike. Paying electriconically bank to bank can't be easier or safer for the seller. Tbh, all I want is the bike. I'll use cash, travellers cheques, promissory note, whatever that Joe prefers.
     
  6. joe mc donald

    Dec 26, 2014
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    Thanks all.
    I am very ignorant where this sort of thing is concerned. I am like someone said cash in the pocket. But I also clearly understand that no one wants to walk around with an amount of cash in there pocket due to all the pitfalls. And perhaps I told my side of this all wrong.
    Regards
    Joe
     
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  7. Lucky

    Lucky Member

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    #7 Lucky, Jul 13, 2018
    Last edited: Jul 13, 2018
    Joe, I can get cash if you're happiest that way. If we go to the nearest Barclays (where I can withdraw cash) I could hand it to you, there and then at the bank. Nice and safe, no doubts that way.
     
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