Anyone used the Post Office to transfer money overseas? Or other rec?

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Looking to transfer money to a couple of folk overseas. Has anyone used this Post Office arrangement which says it is fee free: www.postoffice.co.uk/finance/making-payments/post-office-international-payments?campaign=google_ip_brand&kw=post+office+money+transfer+xct&RMGPOPPC&campaignid=PPC_IP

I wont be transferring more than about £250 to £300.

My bank would charge me £25 plus weighted exchange rate.

Or are there any other good cheapish ways to do it?

Western Union is the traditional one but no idea how their fees compare with others.

I have used the Post Office many a time. It can take longer to get there than Western Union (would never use them) or a foreign payment from your bank but never had a problem with them at all.

You can look at 1st contact - you might need to set it up with them first, but they do an online money transfer - each transfer costs £10 and i think you get the 10th transfer free.
I have used them alot, find them reliable; and happy to keep using them. Their website should show you which countries they transfer to.

heres the link

www.1stcontactforex.com/

Thanks great information and 1st contact look very good for eurozone at only £5 fee!

Just to give feedback. Used Post Office to transfer to Russia as Ist Contact dont do it - was good and there in 2 days (through a London bank). Used 1st Contact for France and also good -there in 2 days. 1st Contact cheaper for France - charged £5 fee but much better rate in Euros.

In summary both are good. Ist Contact doesnt do as many countries. Post Office dont charge fees but exchange rate is worse.