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Brian Wilcox

@skyward100

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American looking for information about Philippines

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About me

American

Lives in Dayton, Ohio

Speaks English/some Russian

Registration: 24 October 2015

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Brian Wilcox
skyward100 replied to a thread
5 years ago
hughes3864

A company to transfer my money from US to Philippines by hughes3864

I need some help finding a company to transfer my money for me. anyone that could refer me to one they use would be very much appreciated. I want to transfer from my US checking to my Philipine checking. Brad

Brian Wilcox

Brad, I've been in the Philippines for almost 4 yrs and I've been successful using XOOM without fail. Their fees are very reasonable. I enrolled in their services when I was still in the USA, so I'm not sure how you can join them if ... Read More

Brian Wilcox
skyward100 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Property prices in the Philippines by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in the Philippines is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...

Brian Wilcox

We also live near Tagaytay and Alfonso. We have been here for about 11 months, renting out in the countryside (province) which we really enjoy. We have been married only since May...I am much older than her. I'm on crutches due to a pinched ... Read More

Brian Wilcox
skyward100 replied to a thread
8 years ago
hughes3864

A company to transfer my money from US to Philippines by hughes3864

I need some help finding a company to transfer my money for me. anyone that could refer me to one they use would be very much appreciated. I want to transfer from my US checking to my Philipine checking. Brad

Brian Wilcox

To MadHatter Though I have a Wells Fargo account in the U.S., it is not in my home area and I mostly transfer my SS funds from the PNC bank at home. Also, I can't do a bank to bank transfer since the banks here in the PH won't let me open ... Read More

Brian Wilcox
skyward100 replied to a thread
8 years ago
hughes3864

A company to transfer my money from US to Philippines by hughes3864

I need some help finding a company to transfer my money for me. anyone that could refer me to one they use would be very much appreciated. I want to transfer from my US checking to my Philipine checking. Brad

Brian Wilcox

Addendum: If you use Xoom, the exchange rate is better if you send USD instead of letting them do the exchange to PHP. Then, at the Lhuillier office that does the transfer for Xoom, you can get a better exchange rate AFTER the transfer. Read More

Brian Wilcox
skyward100 replied to a thread
8 years ago
hughes3864

A company to transfer my money from US to Philippines by hughes3864

I need some help finding a company to transfer my money for me. anyone that could refer me to one they use would be very much appreciated. I want to transfer from my US checking to my Philipine checking. Brad

Brian Wilcox

I use Xoom to transfer money from my account in the U.S. to a Xoom office here in Tagaytay. The fee for immediate transfer is between $7.99 and $10.99 and I send from (U.S. bank account) to myself (any Xoom associate such as the bank BDO or ... Read More

Brian Wilcox
skyward100 replied to a thread
9 years ago
sbleakley21

Best way to earn a income whilst a °µÍø½ûÇø by sbleakley21

Im looking to move to the Philippines permanent and wondered what would be the best way to earn a income to support myself? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Brian Wilcox

Hi, my skills are technical in Electronics Design Engineering and very good verbal skills with a BS degree in Physics. An aptitude for languages with Russian and some Japanese in the past. Also, have done most of my own vehicle repairs in the ... Read More