tldr; Use Thamel Remit if you are sending anything lesser than $6840.54
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Calculation as of May 19, 2017.
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Rates:
1. Thamel Remit Exchange Rate $1 = NPR 102.40
2. Bank of America Rate USD 1 = NPR 103.23
Rate difference per USD 1: Rs (103.23 - 102.40) = Rs 0.83
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Fees:
1. Thamel Fee = NPR 0 (For transactions over $1000)
2. BOA Fee = $45 + $10 (An extra $10 may be charged to receiver by receiving bank) = 55 x Rs 103.23 = NPR 5677.65
Fee difference per transaction: NPR 5677.65
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Break-even point: (Considering an extra $10 charged to receiver)
NPR 5677.65 / Rs 0.83 = 6840.54
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Plan:
If transfer amount is greater than $6840.54, use BOA
Else if amount is lesser than $6840.54, use Thamel Remit
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Validation with numbers:
Scenario 1: Lesser than $6840.54 (Example: $3000)
Thamel Remit: Rs 307209 (3000 * 102.40)
Bank of America: Rs 304012.35 (3000 * 103.23 - 5677.65)
Winner: Thamel Remit
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Scenario 2: Greater than $6840.54 (Example: $8000)
Thamel Remit: Rs 819200 (8000 * 102.40)
Bank of America: Rs 820162.35 (3000 * 103.23 - 5677.65)
Winner: Bank of America
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Scenario 3: Break Even (Example: $6840.54)
Thamel Remit: Rs 700471.29 (8000 * 102.40)
Bank of America: Rs 700471.29 (3000 * 103.23 - 5677.65)
Outcome: Equal
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P.S. Please adjust the numbers (transfer fees and conversion rates) accordingly. The additional $10 fee may not be charged.
P.P.S Don't let BOA perform USD to NPR conversion as their rates are lower.
Last edited: 19-May-17 11:50 AM
Last edited: 19-May-17 11:51 AM