Safe to pay with Bank Transfer?

[duped]

I read that Bank transfers were less foolproof, but TT provides 5% discount for using bank transfers. Not sure if I should try that instead of Credit Cards.

 

[duped]

https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/beware-money-disappearing.10942147/#post-11644302 for reference

 

[Mkempes]

I used to pay with Paypal, now switched to Wise. Most of the TDs accept wise and it's pretty fast and safe.

Plus the exchange rate is much better than the one PP uses.

 

[duped]

is transferwise or westernunion better? For less fees

 

[Karbon74]

transferwise has become wise. it's the same.
Don't do bank transfer to a China bank or cc

Wise is the best balance between cost and safety.

with some TD you can ask for a EU based bank account. dunno about elsewhere

 

[Got20Mate]

I wouldn't - Wise is what I use with the TDs and the rates are fine, works fast.

 

[Muffin888]

Use Wise, good exchange rate, fast & safe. Email Andrew and he will send you his bank details before you can proceed. Remember to use RWI link.

 

[duped]

Can you elaborate on RWI link? I would've thought he would send me a payment link through email and pay that way.

 

[evilgenius88]

Can you elaborate on RWI link? I would've thought he would send me a payment link through email and pay that way.

Bud, people here are not your customer service agents. You're buying counterfeit goods from China. Nothing is going to be 100% frictionless or without risk.

Just use Wise, follow TDs payment instructions and everything is highly likely to be OK.

 

[Karbon74]

Can you elaborate on RWI link? I would've thought he would send me a payment link through email and pay that way.

you are confusing two things

RWI Link:
that's simply the reference website URL of the TD that is displayed in the TD section
This avoids you googling the TD name and sending money to a scam site that impersonates the TD

TD payment link:
When you order, the TD will give you instructions to send money. If you are paying by Wise, they will not send a link. Just an account number.

 

[duped]

Thank you for the clarification. That makes sense now lol. I think it makes it obvious that I never used wise or anything before.

 

[Me10_UK]

I was introduced to WISE by a seller (private) here.
I'm in the UK and had to send EUROs.
I ended up using Revolut as it was a similar rate, but with no charge (approx £4).
Overall, there is very little in it and if the common concensus is to use WISE, I think it is a good idea.