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The Baltic state of Lithuania is home to a population of almost 3 million people and is a member of the European Union. Known for its extensive history, beautiful architecture and the medieval Old Town of the capital city Vilnius, it has plenty to offer to international visitors.
If you ever need to send money to Lithuania, you won’t have any trouble finding a transfer company who can help you transfer the funds. But before you choose a company to manage your transaction, compare your options to see which provider offers the best exchange rates and lowest fees.
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Many people automatically assume that their bank will offer the most affordable service when they need to send money overseas. In reality, banks offer one of the worst deals going around on international money transfers. The low exchange rates and higher fees they offer combine to make overseas transfers much more costly than they should be, so you’re usually better off shopping around for a better deal.
There’s a good chance you’ll find what you’re looking for in the form of a specialist money transfer company. These providers, who concentrate their efforts on offering safe and affordable money transfers, generally have higher exchange rates and lower fees than the banks, which all leads to more money staying in your hip pocket.
Lucy is spending two years working in Australia and sending some of the money she saves back home to her parents in Lithuania. She currently uses one of the Australian ‘big four’ bank and decides to compare the services of two specialist money transfer companies for her next $1,000 transaction from Australia to Lithuania.
As you can see from the table below, using a transfer company means the recipient receives €36.24 more.
| Big four Australian bank | Money transfer company 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate | 1 AUD = 0.6061 EUR | 1 AUD = 0.629 EUR |
| Transfer fee | $22 | $10 |
| Transfer method | Online, phone or bank | Online transfer |
| Processing time | 1-3 working days | 1-3 working days |
| Amount received (in EUR) | €592.76 | €629 |
| Difference of | €36.24 |
When time is of the essence for your money transfer to Lithuania - maybe you need to help out a relative who is tight on funds - there are several companies who can help you send emergency cash transfers. However, before you agree to one of these transfers, make sure you’re aware of the fact that you’ll usually need to pay extra for such a transfer. High fees and lower than normal exchange rates may apply, so check the fine print before you pay any money.
With branches in Lithuania and all around the world, Western Union and MoneyGram offer convenient international money transfers. You can see the details of some popular cash pickup locations in Lithuania listed below, but contact the agent directly to confirm its location and opening hours. Also make sure you take along photo ID and a transaction reference number when receiving a transfer.
PayPost 530
A Vienuolio G Lelevelio G
Vilnius, Vilniaus M
+370-5-2391618
Open 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm Saturday
Vokieciu G 26
Vilnius, LT01130
+370-5-2582411
Open 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday,
9:30am to 4:30pm Friday
Swedbank AB
Laisves Al 79
Kauno Rs Laisves Kac
Kaunas, 44297
+370-5-2684411
Open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday
Vilniaus G 14 Pc Norfa
Panevezys, Panevezio M LT 22120
+370-5-2391618
Open 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm Saturday
AB Citadele Bankas
Gedimino Pr 26
Vilnius, LT-01104
37052664600
Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm Friday
Vilniaus G 28
Vilnius, LT-01402
52047617
Open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Siauliu Bankas
Laisves
Maironio G ST. 80-26
Kaunas, LT-44249
37395564
Open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Rotuses A 1
Kaunas, LT-44280
37302974
Open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm Saturday
Lithuania is classified as a safe country to visit for Australian travellers, but it’s still a good idea to keep the following safety tips in mind when picking up cash:
