JSO Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I believe John Mitchell takes payment by Paypal to avoid the fee. Why not drop him a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arletta Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I use Paypal, much cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nacke Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I use Paypal as well. Makes life easy. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoM1ke Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydingo Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGerla Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'm in Canada, also. I used to get a wire, but the fees were too high. I've switched to PayPal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov makabaw Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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