How to Wire Money the Easy Way Without a Bank

With advancements in technology, the days of using a bank to wire money are no longer necessary. There is a variety of online services that will transfer money to the recipient quickly and easily without ever having to leave home. There are also plenty of services available that do not require the Internet or a bank to quickly wire money as well.

• Use a pre-paid debit or credit card that allows money transfers from many convenient locations. Many prepaid credit cards such as AccountNow allow you to quickly add money to the account at any retailer that offers MoneyGram services. The recipient will have access to the money deposited immediately.

• Western Union is a great way to quickly wire money without using a bank. There are a variety of retailers such as Walmart that offer Western Union services for a small fee. You can visit the retailer that offers these services, pay the chosen amount of money and the corresponding fee and then the recipient can pick up the money you have sent from any Western Union location worldwide.

• Sign up for a PayPal account and have the other party that you would like to wire money to do the same. A PayPal account will allow you to quickly and easily transfer money to any other PayPal member for a low fee. 

• MoneyGram is a great way to wire money to someone that does not require a bank. You can send a MoneyGram online or in person at any of the selected MoneyGram retailers near you. There is a small fee charged to send the money to the recipient. That person can then pick up the funds you have sent at any MoneyGram location.