For the last couple months I have been using
www.ikobo.com. It is a pre-paid rechargeable visa card, all outgoing transactions via internet or telephone. Recipient from bank or ATM. Conceivably you can send up to a grand for $5, waay cheaper than Western Union.
Customer service ranges from poor to a pain in the ass, but I have transferred money successfully four times (esposa can’t manage money worth a shit so I dole it out poco a poco a hundred dollars at a time for two years now, so I know a few of the options. I tried several processes including WU which works flawlessly but is expensive). I waited to post about this until this had worked a few times and I felt confident with it.
Not endorsing this company per say: I have had problems – Card delivery delay initially; transfer limit issues; a lot of time on hold w/customer service - but I have it working sweet now. Very economical - albeit $1.99 charge for Each ATH withdrawal – the recipient should take the whole lot when they access the ATM – again get the limits right.
Just another option out there for sending funds. I had the card delivered to me here in the states with my ladys name on it. and brought it down myself. I would be interested to know if anybody else has success doing thing this.