bank fees and getting paid

[JSO]

As a Canadian photographer I paid by Alamy through wire transfer to my bank. The bank charges me $15 for every deposit. Are there other photographers outside of the UK who are experiencing the same or similar thing?

I would much rather go back to having a check mailed to me but apparently that is no longer an option. I have contacted Alamy member services about other payment options – I've yet to hear back only contacted them today – but I'm wondering if there are other photographers in the same boat?

Thanks

[spacecadet]

I believe John Mitchell takes payment by Paypal to avoid the fee. Why not drop him a PM.

[Arletta]

I use Paypal, much cheaper!

[Chuck Nacke]

I've fought this battle with three different banks in the U.S. and the key when talking with the bank is to never

say "Wire Transfer."  I just went round and round with a bank in New England.  If I tell them that I receive the

money via "Wire Transfer" they tell me there is a fee.  If I tell them I receive the money via ACH, there is no

fee.  I will also add that for the last few years it normally takes two business days from the time Alamy sends

me a copy of the payment order until I see the money in my account.

[Jill Morgan]

I use Paypal as well. Makes life easy. 

 

Jill

[TokyoM1ke]

I wouldn't dare in Japan - they really know how to charge!  About $25 to receive a wire transfer... I signed up to receive payments via PayPal but still need enough sales to reach the threshold (1 small one so far)... so payments not a big problem right now. 

[dustydingo]

Paypal here too.

 

And, if it wasn't a banned topic I'd relate that other sources of photo-generated income also arrive via Paypal . . . but as such is frowned upon, I won't mention it . . .

 

dd

[John Mitchell]

As a Canadian photographer I paid by Alamy through wire transfer to my bank. The bank charges me $15 for every deposit. Are there other photographers outside of the UK who are experiencing the same or similar thing?

 

I would much rather go back to having a check mailed to me but apparently that is no longer an option. I have contacted Alamy member services about other payment options – I've yet to hear back only contacted them today – but I'm wondering if there are other photographers in the same boat?

 

Thanks

 

I used to get paid by wire transfer but now use PayPal to avoid the $15 charged by Canadian banks. PayPal is slower but free and reliable (so far). Direct international deposit/debit doesn't work in Canada, so I don't think there are any other options.

[John Mitchell]

I've fought this battle with three different banks in the U.S. and the key when talking with the bank is to never

say "Wire Transfer."  I just went round and round with a bank in New England.  If I tell them that I receive the

money via "Wire Transfer" they tell me there is a fee.  If I tell them I receive the money via ACH, there is no

fee.  I will also add that for the last few years it normally takes two business days from the time Alamy sends

me a copy of the payment order until I see the money in my account.

 

Unfortunately, ACH  (Automated Clearing House) only works within the USA (where Alamy has an office).

[GregGerla]

I'm in Canada, also. I used to get a wire, but the fees were too high. I've switched to PayPal.

[John Mitchell]

I'm in Canada, also. I used to get a wire, but the fees were too high. I've switched to PayPal.

 

Yup, there's a reason why Canadian banks are so filthy rich, but the plummeting price of oil could fix that.

[dov makabaw]

I use a Skrill USD card/ account. No charges and goes through quickly. Worth a look. Beneficial for me too while the USD is strengthening.

 

 

dov