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Episode: Why is sending money across borders so slow and expensive? | Learn English phrase 'on hand'
Description: " Sending money via money-transfer agents or even large banks is slow and expensive. To make a transfer work, several banks charge fees; the process takes a long time; and consumers don't get the best exchange rate. Consumers get the worst deal when they send or receive money in cash. But new financial technology companies are starting to offer faster service and better rates. Plus, learn the English phrase ""on hand."" Read the full transcript of this episode at https://www.plainenglish.com/186      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala por...