Xoom at a glance
Xoom is an online international money transfer service that offers a secure and fast way to send money from either bank account or credit card from their website to friends and family.
With the Xoom bank deposit service, consumers can send money directly to bank accounts in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vietnam.
Xoom offers cash pickup service to the following countries (number of locations as of 1/3/2013): Argentina (68), Bolivia (333), Brazil (3,798), Chile, (172), Colombia (981), Costa Rica (87), Dominican Republic (367), Ecuador (989), El Salvador (895), Guatemala (2,101), Honduras (692), Jamaica (494), Mexico (15,374), Nicaragua (150), Panama (18), Peru (1,073), Philippines (10,951), and Uruguay (279).
Home delivery services are offered to the Dominican Republic and the Philippines.
Consumers pay for Xoom money transfers using funds from their U.S. bank account, credit card, or debit card. The money transfers are paid out in either U.S. dollars or in local currency.
A popular alternative to Xoom is WorldRemit
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How is the cost of living in India?
The cost of living in India is relatively low compared to developed countries. Basic goods and services cost less than 50% of what they cost in developed nations.
How is the expat life in India?
The expat life in India can be very exciting and enriching. There are many things to see and do, and the people are generally very friendly and welcoming. India can be a challenging place to live at times, but it is also very rewarding.
Read more at our India (INR) country guide
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