I used HiFX to pay for my PWT 5+5 trip last autumn, for which the fee includes accommodation and the handling charge therefore seemed reasonable compared with the bank options available.Thinking that was still the best option available, I entered the NorthWest Cup in the last week of May and again paid using HiFX.Alas, the minimum transfer possible with HiFX is/was 69 Euro, so I have overpaid the (was it?) 39 Euro entry fee by 30 Euro, and hope to get a refund at registration when I get there - fingers crossed.However I was chatting to Hilary Simpson (OD) at Twin Peak and she also recommendsMight be worth a look if you’re a sole traveller and the event won’t accept payment on arrival.IanSent from Windows Mail[in response to Tony's email]
One of those going to WTOC forwarded this to the team recently:
I haven't tried it, but it sounds worth a shot. I remember having to pay a fair sized fee for Swiss 6 Days in the past.
Best though is to do what Tony suggested and arrange to pay at registration instead, that works for many SWE events for instance
(except probably O-Ringen)
cheers
JK
For virtually all O events in Europe, payment and entry are different processes, which needn't be done at the same time. However if you don't pay by the closing date, they remove you from the entries.
Until recently, the only option was an expensive bank transfer - Lloyds and Santander (my two) were both £15 - £20. Not so bad if you are a large O-Club entering 30-odd people, but costly if you are the only entrant - like me.
There is now a low cost (less than £1) solution called transferwise.com. I have used it 4 times without any hassle at all and thoroughly recommend it.
As with all international payments you need to know the bank details of the O-club (IBAN and SWIFT), For the wtoc this info is given at the very bottom of every page. (seems to be Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d. IBAN HR5224840081500190937 SWIFT RZBHHR2X - but check it yourself!!!)
Then go to the Transferwise website, create an account and key in the bank details and then make your payment. I have paid with a card no problem.