Harmaye Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hi everyone. We're waiting for our AoS letter. In the meantime we're trying to work out how to actually pay the 2nd VAC assuming visas are granted. We're being told it should be by credit card or bank draft. We don't have an Australian account. Appreciate any advise / thoughts on this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 We transferred the money to our daughter in Australia using HiFx and then she got her bank to issue a bank draft and submit to DIBP. I think credit card might invoke fees. This is the easiest way. Also some people have had problems with using their credit card as their credit card companies have actually stopped the payment as it was an unusually large amount. If you do decide to go the credit card route you need to make sure the amount is not beyond your credit limit and make sure you contact them first to warn them that such a large amount will be paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmaye Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thank you Bridgeman. Very helpful. Was the bank draft process efficient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Yes, it is the most efficient and cost effective way I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmaye Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 As an alternative, a small number of the specialist forex companies can arrange an AUD bank draft from the UK. You could then courier the bank draft to the Parents Visa Centre in Perth. Feel able to ping a private message to me if you would like more details. Best regards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmaye Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Many thanks Alan. Our bank is to confirm (or otherwise) our ability to pre-load our credit card early next week. If that doesn't work than I will PM you for more information regarding the bank draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 9 hours ago, Harmaye said: Many thanks Alan. Our bank is to confirm (or otherwise) our ability to pre-load our credit card early next week. If that doesn't work than I will PM you for more information regarding the bank draft. I'd avoid paying such a large amount by credit card - with a surcharge of at least 0.98% you'll save hundreds of $'s if you pay by bank draft. For example, $87,200 x 0.98% is $854.56. Far better - ie cheaper - options are: > Arrange a transfer to a relative's bank account (use one of the specialist forex companies to secure a better rate than your bank), and have your relative arrange the bank draft > Arrange an A$ bank draft drawn on an Australian bank from one of the forex companies in the UK that do this. Transfer the required £ funds to the forex company's bank account and the forex company will arrange the bank draft. Your High Street bank will also be able to arrange such a draft, but again the exchange rate won't be as good as you will get from the forex company. Best regards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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