Duh, so sorry I didn't read through this stuff earlier
Thanks so much @uncle bungalo for the info. I had a terrible experience trying to send my first MG to Mexico yesterday. I thought I'd save time and use the online method, so I went through all the security hoops, which required password, 3 security questions, a secure phrase, choose an icon, last 4 of SSN etc, etc, and charged the cash transfer to my CC. They then e-mailed to say there was a problem and I needed to call which I did, and after asking some further nosy questions, such as "how did I know the person I was sending money to"....I wasn't prepared (cuz I hadn't read this), so I thought on my feet and said that I was sending it to a relative of a woman who worked for me. Hmmm. Also, when they asked online whether you were buying a good or service I probably should have put "no". What do you all recommend? Anyway, after all that, the rep said the MG was denying the transfer for security reasons, so I'm out of luck...whole thing cancelled. I had told my contact that I was sending it on yesterday afternoon, and had to let him know what happened. He recommends trying again at the in person place as you have all described. There is one at CVS and at Walmart. Now I'm afraid. What if it's denied again? Anyone else ever had that experience? I'm traveling Friday afternoon and the vendor says that if I send the money tomorrow (can't today since it's a holiday) he will overnight it and I'll receive Friday am which would be cool because it's before my trip. Also, it seems that when you do it in person you have to bring cash, is that right? Not monumental, but it involves another trip to the bank and more hassle getting cash. I thought it would be so much easier putting it on CC and paying at the end of the month. I asked the MG guy if it had anything to do with my CC and he said, "no". He said it was MG who denied the transaction. I would appreciate feedback, advice, others experience with this.
Thanks
Cat2
Thanks so much @uncle bungalo for the info. I had a terrible experience trying to send my first MG to Mexico yesterday. I thought I'd save time and use the online method, so I went through all the security hoops, which required password, 3 security questions, a secure phrase, choose an icon, last 4 of SSN etc, etc, and charged the cash transfer to my CC. They then e-mailed to say there was a problem and I needed to call which I did, and after asking some further nosy questions, such as "how did I know the person I was sending money to"....I wasn't prepared (cuz I hadn't read this), so I thought on my feet and said that I was sending it to a relative of a woman who worked for me. Hmmm. Also, when they asked online whether you were buying a good or service I probably should have put "no". What do you all recommend? Anyway, after all that, the rep said the MG was denying the transfer for security reasons, so I'm out of luck...whole thing cancelled. I had told my contact that I was sending it on yesterday afternoon, and had to let him know what happened. He recommends trying again at the in person place as you have all described. There is one at CVS and at Walmart. Now I'm afraid. What if it's denied again? Anyone else ever had that experience? I'm traveling Friday afternoon and the vendor says that if I send the money tomorrow (can't today since it's a holiday) he will overnight it and I'll receive Friday am which would be cool because it's before my trip. Also, it seems that when you do it in person you have to bring cash, is that right? Not monumental, but it involves another trip to the bank and more hassle getting cash. I thought it would be so much easier putting it on CC and paying at the end of the month. I asked the MG guy if it had anything to do with my CC and he said, "no". He said it was MG who denied the transaction. I would appreciate feedback, advice, others experience with this.
Thanks
Cat2