How to transfer money from the USA to Russia?

Question

Freelance

Hello,
I apologize for taking time away from your day off.
What are the ways to transfer money from the USA to Russia?
In the simplest ways, through PayPal or Upwork, my client cannot transfer (some kind of problem with his bank).
He suggested that I use Worldpay, Stripe or Wells Fargo online credit card, but they don't work in Russia.
Are there analogues in Russia without the need for a website and a registered IP?
Can I send a bank check from the US to Russia?
Thank you.

Answer 1

What Wire Transfer, what check? Why so many problems?
Western Union! From anywhere! In the US, you can even send online via wu.com or from any bank.
All you need to know is the transfer number (MTCN). You receive cash immediately. Instantly.

Answer 2

"Can I send a bank check from the US to Russia?" - You will kill him to cash out. Let him send WU. Upon receipt, write that this is "material assistance."

Answer 3

TransferWise . Cheaper than wire transfer. For your bank, this transfer will look like a local upstream bank transfer, which is good, because it cuts off unnecessary suspicion from the bank. And for the customer, this translation will also be local, so there should be no problems.

Answer 4

Either I missed it, or there is no simplest wire transfer among the listed methods - a bank transfer. As a physicist, you may well accept it. Another thing is that some banks in the Russian Federation are under sanctions (VTB24, Sberbank) and may not pass.

Answer 5

2) Check
1) Payoneer and invoicing service

Answer 6

Through western union, just in the description to make as a charitable donation or a gift. It is not subject to tax, you can withdraw money with a minimum percentage.