Synergy Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I live in the US and have an upcoming surgery booked with Dr. Koray Erdoğan at Asmed in Turkey. I have already made the desposit by wiring it over to their account. How do I pay the balance though? I was informed that they only accept cash (no credit cards or traveler's cheques). I believe you can wire the remaining balance just like the deposit but they add 20%. So how do you other guys who have had surgery abroad make payment? There is no way I am carrying thousands of dollars on myself through multiple airports and places. I have to find an alternative. Hope I can find some good information here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lorenzo Posted September 24, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 Most doctor will take credit card, bank transfer and cash with usually no extra fees. 20% more for wiring money? Are you sure that sounds crazy. I have been to Europe many times and I agree I would never carry thousands of dollars with me whether its Italy, England or Turkey. Get a hold of the clinic because 20% fee is a lot I am sure you misunderstood because I know to transfer money from Italy 25 euros I believe. Good luck on your procedure. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcd0000 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 It has to do with tax laws in Turkey. What you need is a money belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member xtatic5 Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 You could take traveler's checks and cash them on arrival or, depending on the cost of your procedure and the length of your stay, you could make several withdrawals at the ATM. That's what I did in India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcd0000 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Cash withdrawals abroad are usually the most expensive option, especially for larger amounts (depending on the bank) it can be more expensive than wiring the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Nick153452 Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 Does he accept paypal? My Hair Loss Website Surgical Treatments: Hair transplant 5-22-2013 with Dr. Paul Shapiro at Shapiro Medical Group Total grafts transplanted: 3222 *536 singles *1651 doubles * 961 triples, *74 quadruples. Total hairs transplanted: 7017 Non-Surgical Treatments: *1.25 mg finasteride daily *Generic minoxidil foam 2x daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Does he accept paypal? Paypal is a good idea. I am going to call and ask about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Nick153452 Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 Let us know what you find out . My Hair Loss Website Surgical Treatments: Hair transplant 5-22-2013 with Dr. Paul Shapiro at Shapiro Medical Group Total grafts transplanted: 3222 *536 singles *1651 doubles * 961 triples, *74 quadruples. Total hairs transplanted: 7017 Non-Surgical Treatments: *1.25 mg finasteride daily *Generic minoxidil foam 2x daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Most doctor will take credit card, bank transfer and cash with usually no extra fees. 20% more for wiring money? Are you sure that sounds crazy. I have been to Europe many times and I agree I would never carry thousands of dollars with me whether its Italy, England or Turkey. Get a hold of the clinic because 20% fee is a lot I am sure you misunderstood because I know to transfer money from Italy 25 euros I believe. Good luck on your procedure. Thank you for the reply, lorenzo. I have confirmed with Asmed that there will be a 20% tax added if I wire the remaining balance. I was given the option to Western Union the money to myself. I am not sure how much Western Union will charge but I will call a local agent to find out. It should be less than the 20% tax add-on. I have not received confirmation on PayPal. The time difference of 7 hours makes it difficult to call. I have to call really late at night or really early in the morning. Thanks to everyone for all of the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TOharbourfront Posted September 25, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 can you go to a bank when you arrive and make a withdraw? Id just carry the money if it was me, stay in the airport and take a cab right to where you are staying Ht #1: sure hair for men 21 years old unk amount of grafts. waste of money Ht #2: 2005 with FUT with Dr Armani. Don't remember the amount of grafts. Great result re building the hairline and frontal thirs HT #3: Jan 18 with Dr Doganay Fue: 2500 grafts, 600 crown, 400 into Fut scar, 400 temple rebuild, the rest into the front third to beef up the hairline. still waiting on results obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htsoon1 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Synergy, I have my surgery coming up soon. So, how did you make the payment? Did you carry cash or found another way to transfer money over to The Asmed clinic without paying extra 20% extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member glocktop Posted September 11, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm wondering the same thing. A clinic in Spain has asked me to pay in cash the day of the procedure, which simply isn't happening. Too high risk of loss, robbery, or confiscation, not to mention exceeds US $10,000 travel limit. NW5a, fin/foam/couvre 3801 grafts FUE, Dr Jose Lorenzo - Madrid, November 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member decow Posted September 16, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 16, 2014 same issue, the agent insists only on cash payment and informs me that it costs extra to pay via bank transfer, credit catd, etc..i have mine scheduled in end of october Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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