Paris Getting Money From Home

Stuff happens. When stuff happens, you might need some money. When you need some money, the easiest and cheapest solution is to have someone back home make a deposit to your bank account. Otherwise, consider one of the following options.

Wiring Money

Arranging a bank money transfer means asking a bank back home to wire money to a bank in Paris. This is the cheapest way to transfer cash, but it's also the slowest and most agonizing, usually taking several ...more

Us State Department (us Citizens Only)

In serious emergencies only, the US State Department will forward money within hours to the nearest consular office, which will then disburse it according to instructions for a US$30 fee. If you wish to ...more

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