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    Default Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    ...Anybody ever done this? Noticed that AlertPay recommends "Alertexchanger.com" as a withdrawal option where supposedly, it only takes 1-3 business days to receive funds vs. the 2-5 business days it takes to receive funds through bank transfer.

    My question, for those of you who have experience doing this is: Have you really had to wait 1-3 business days to pick-up funds withdrawn to Western Union? Or, have you been able to pick-up your money almost instantly / same day, similar to standard Western Union services?

    May be trying this option out in the future, if ever in a crunch for faster cash...

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    I don't see that option ... Where is it ?

    I take mine to my bank from alertpay - It takes forever but that's not a problem because it's cheap ...I'm guessing what you mentioned would cost a lot ?

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Underneath the Withdrawal menu, all the way to the right, where it says 'Info.' At the very bottom of Info section, it'll say "withdraw funds through an AlertPay-recognized exchanger."

    Yep. It does cost more...An additional 7% (not sure if that includes Western Union fee, too). It may or may not be expensive though, depending on the convenience factor of supposedly being able to withdraw funds quicker. The minimum amount for withdrawal is $100...

    ^You mentioned that is usually takes awhile for your bank withdrawal to transfer. In your experience, UKMissy, what's the average amount of days you have had to wait? And if it truly takes 5 business days, yes that does feel like a long time.

    My first time withdrawing with Alertpay...

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    To Be honest , it generally takes longer to get to my bank than what they state - and for the first 10 or so transactions, I chased them up each time assuming that the payments were lost because they were taking so long. Now I just keep an eye on my bank , and it usually hits it by around day 10 or so --- After it says CLEARED on alertpays end - I can expect another 5- days or so AFTER that point !

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Wow! Thats no bueno...Maybe its because you're living in the UK and AP is Canada based? IDK, but in your case that seems like false advertising on their end...

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Midnight oil: I don't know if this helps but they have a prepaid card now. Their ad:
    Get the card!
    The AlertPay PrePaid Card is big news at AlertPay! It’s issued in USD so you can spend or withdraw your money quickly and easily. You can also use it online, in stores or simply drop by your bank or ATM for cold hard cash. You can even use it to send money to family and friends.

    https://www.alertpay.com/DebitCardPromo.aspx

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Is their card actually available now ?

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    I am completely pissed off with alertpay..It has already been over 5 days since I requested a withdraw to my bank and nothing!..This is awful..I do NOT recommend them. It takes them days to respond to emails, if they even respond at all.

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    it is easter holidays and banks have extra days off,., so funds perhaps will come in Tuesday

    abd it seems their card is open to certain profiles.. not all of them

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Quote Originally Posted by taylormadison View Post
    Midnight oil: I don't know if this helps but they have a prepaid card now. Their ad:
    Get the card!
    The AlertPay PrePaid Card is big news at AlertPay! It’s issued in USD so you can spend or withdraw your money quickly and easily. You can also use it online, in stores or simply drop by your bank or ATM for cold hard cash. You can even use it to send money to family and friends.

    https://www.alertpay.com/DebitCardPromo.aspx
    DAMN!

    I wonder why I don't have access to the card? It says my profile isn't qualified. I have been a member for a long time and have a verified bank account with them.

    I want one!

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Quote Originally Posted by laurielegs View Post
    DAMN!

    I wonder why I don't have access to the card? It says my profile isn't qualified. I have been a member for a long time and have a verified bank account with them.

    I want one!
    Laurielegs: I want one too but I got the same response when I tried to apply for a card! I haven't been a member for a long time but I do have a verified bank account with them. I sent them a "ticket" asking them how do I get one. They emailed:

    Thank you for contacting us. This is an automated response confirming the receipt of your ticket. One of our agents will get back to you as soon as possible. For your records, the details of the ticket are listed below. When replying, please make sure that the ticket ID is kept in the subject line to ensure that your replies are tracked appropriately.

    Ticket ID: LEC-1xxxxx
    Subject: Prepaid Card


    Here are some recent news articles published by AlertPay:

    1. Report from a fly on the wall: A behind-the-scenes look at AlertPay
    https://helpdesk.alertpay.com/index....&group=default
    2. Phishing alert: Recognizing the latest scam involving AlertPay's name
    https://helpdesk.alertpay.com/index....&group=default

    Please do let us know if we can assist you any further,

    AlertPay

    I doubt that helped anyone. I wonder if an Alertpay staff person is on this forum? At least Nissim from Payoneer responds and answers questions. I am waiting for my payoneer card to arrive via horse and buggy (joke).

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Quote Originally Posted by ukmissy View Post
    Is their card actually available now ?
    I am guessing it is available to everyone except Laurielegs and I, lol.
    You should try to order one if you're interested and let us know what happened.

    Does anyone have an Alertpay prepaid card?

    Midnight Oil: I am thinking maybe that would be a more convenient option than western union.

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Taylor, I talked to a customer service rep about the pre-paid card and he told me that they weren't available to everyone because they're still tweaking and testing some things out with it. Also, followed that link you gave for signing up for one and I got the: "your profile isn't qualified for the card" message. However, the CSR did mention that the card would be available for everyone at the end of May...Guess we'll see. Next time I work for DailyPay though, I'm gonna try the Western Union method to see how it works out...Will report back. Just can't imagine possibly waiting more than 7 days for a payout when anticipating it almost daily...

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Midnight oil- Check WU charges .. I recently sent monies to a friend In USA - It was VERY expensive - I mean like mind blowingly expensive ! I would suggest you to take a plane daily from USA to UK and visit Jenny personally for the money daily , and it would still probably work out cheaper .

    @Tori- It does seem to be a good 5-6 days after it says cleared on their end , but that's Working days ... Here in the UK we've got very few working days this 2 weeks, thanks to Easter , and the royal wedding ... Hopefully it clears for you soon .

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Yes. I see this now, but it seems like alertpay has defeated the whole purpose of daily pay, and it's looking like it's going to surpass biweekly pay too. My money is just being sent somewhere so they can hold it for me basically. LOL. It's now been 7 working days. My withdraws still say pending, and I can't get a response from them. (NOT princess Jenny's fault. I didn't look into alertpay before I switched to it from paypal) Is there a different payment method I can switch to that is going to be faster?
    Last edited by playmate_tori; 04-26-2011 at 05:35 AM. Reason: spelling

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Agreed, Tori! Paypal debit card was SO on point...Dailypay that had a chick spoiled! Maybe Payoneer will be a faster option in the future. Just wish the partnership details were ironed out before the Paypal option was no longer available to us. Unfortunately, maybe standard papercheck is the faster option outside of Alertpay?

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    I believe the ''partnership details'' have been ironed out --- I saw Jenny mention it in a thread the other day ?

    If you withdraw in large amounts, or as cash back - Payoneer will work out cheaper in the long run anyway !

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    Quote Originally Posted by playmate_tori View Post
    Yes. I see this now, but it seems like alertpay has defeated the whole purpose of daily pay, and it's looking like it's going to surpass biweekly pay too. My money is just being sent somewhere so they can hold it for me basically. LOL. It's now been 7 working days. My withdraws still say pending, and I can't get a response from them. (NOT princess Jenny's fault. I didn't look into alertpay before I switched to it from paypal) Is there a different payment method I can switch to that is going to be faster?
    7 working days ago would have meant you withdrew on the wednesday the 13th ? 2 weeks ago ?

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    Yes..I had a small amount in there from when I opened it, and I tried to withdraw that. It is STILL pending. A few days later I tried to withdraw for the larger amounts that princess Jenny had sent me, Also still pending. What is funny is that whenever I verified my bank account, the verification deposits came through from them the same day! I have still heard nothing by email. I called my bank, and they have said there is nothing pending on my account. It is on alertpays end, and I am extremely pissed.

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    call them ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by playmate_tori View Post
    Yes..I had a small amount in there from when I opened it, and I tried to withdraw that. It is STILL pending. A few days later I tried to withdraw for the larger amounts that princess Jenny had sent me, Also still pending. What is funny is that whenever I verified my bank account, the verification deposits came through from them the same day! I have still heard nothing by email. I called my bank, and they have said there is nothing pending on my account. It is on alertpays end, and I am extremely pissed.
    Yes, you should call them. Something isn't verified or something isn't working correctly.

    I got paid Monday into Alertpay from dailypay, did a transfer to Chase bank, and my money is already credited to my bank today--not even pending, credited and ready to use (which today is Wednesday, so only 2 biz days). The fee was barely anything, like a couple dollars. I'm very very happy with them now.

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    Default Re: Withdrawing AlertPay to Western Union via Alertexchanger.com

    I finally did call them...Everything is verified...They said because I'm in the USA it sometimes takes longer. My bank still says they don't have anything coming from them besides the verification deposits from before.

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