Hi there everyone
although I'm an avid reader of this site, I don't often post - something to do with not being able to type and forgetting my password. Just have a quick enquiry - I've just had someone from Australia who wants to book my house for the world rugby. How should he pay me? I suggested he transfered money straight to my account and sent him the details, but will this cost him a fortune as he will have to do it twice, once for the deposit, I don't have paypal as we only rent out about 6 weeks a year and up to now has been to brits. All suggestions gratefully received. Mandy
Perhaps he could pay you the full amount instead of in 2 stages.
Setting up a paypal account is not too difficult, all you need to receive money is an email address, then you can verify the account you want to pay the money in to.
I too would advise setting up Paypal, it's probably the best method and very simple to register. I just had a British family set up a paypal account specifically to pay me and to avoid the 2 bank transactions that you mentioned.
I don't think it will cost him a fortune. Maybe up to £30? He could send a bank draft or money order in sterling which his bank can issue him, but it may not be any cheaper.
I agree with Paolo. We had some Kiwis book and they simply did it through the bank ( Iban/swift).They did it twice,one for deposit,then again for the balance. I had to send them the security deposit back and that was done the same way with them picking up the transfer costs. This was quite normal for them. Good luck