There are times that they need to confirm the sender's identity before they can process a money transfer. If this is the case, they will send the sender an online web receipt and an email asking them to call. Once they have confirmed the sender's information, the transfer will be completed and the receiver can pick up the money. You may contact Western Union to find out more details about the status of the transfer.
Wise offers transfers to more than 40 countries, and more than 20 currencies from a linked bank account. With no hidden fees, Wise uses the mid-market exchange rate to convert from INR to other currencies and the money often arrives instantly, or within one day.
With Western Union, one can send money online 24/7, and the recipient can collect the money as cash at any Western Union agent location worldwide. In certain countries, however, the money can either be received in a mobile wallet or deposited into a bank account.
Say if money transferred as "maintenance" is used in some investment, like buying a house or investing in stocks or bonds abroad, is there any rule against it? It is to be noted here that once the money is transferred to NRI account abroad, there is no control of resident Indian father, wheather under the option of "maintenance" or under the option of "gift" and therefore, common sense says, that issue is irrelevant from taxation point of view for any party. Please clarify.