Re: [registrars] Payment Instructions

["Robert F. Connelly" <rconnell@psi-japan.com>]

At 10:06 AM 7/2/01 -0400, Michael D. Palage wrote:
>I just received an email from Diane at ICANN regarding payment of the
>registrar constituency fees. As mentioned wire transfers, money orders or
>checks on American banks are the preferred method of payment.

Dear Michael:  That's a perpetual problem.  I was the Secretary of the 
Scottish Rite for 20 years here in Tokyo.  We received $12 checks from 
members in Singapore, even Canada, which cost $25-$35 to collect.

However, it is a typical U.S. Centric approach to throw the burden on the 
customer, for we are, indeed, *customers* of ICANN.

Regards, BobC



>Mike - we received a foreign draft for $750 from XXXXXX - It
>will cost approximately $100 to collect on this draft - that's why we ask
>for wire transfers, money orders or checks on American banks.  What's your
>preference?  Do you want to spend the $100 - or do you want to contact
>XXXXXX
>  about returning the draft and having them use another method
>of payment?  Let me know.  Thanks.