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==== Benefits ==== | ==== Benefits ==== | ||
* | * Current official reimbursement method. | ||
* Ease of use. | |||
==== Drawbacks ==== | ==== Drawbacks ==== | ||
* | * Some countries can't withdraw the money. | ||
* Fees varying for each country. | |||
=== Bitcoins === | === Bitcoins === | ||
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==== Benefits ==== | ==== Benefits ==== | ||
* | * Ease of use. | ||
* Most countries can exchange bitcoins for cash. | |||
==== Drawbacks ==== | ==== Drawbacks ==== | ||
* | * Volatile (value is constantly changing). | ||
* Red Hat must have a wallet. | |||
=== Payoneer === | === Payoneer === | ||
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URL: https://www.payoneer.com/ | URL: https://www.payoneer.com/ | ||
==== Benefits ==== | |||
* People can withdraw cash from ATM. | |||
==== Drawbacks ==== | |||
* Can't link with PayPal. | |||
* Some countries are not able to receive the plastic (credit card). | |||
=== Red Hat Office === | === Red Hat Office === | ||
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URL: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/office-locations | URL: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/office-locations | ||
==== Benefits ==== | |||
* "Easy" communication between Red Hat HQ with Red Hat Offices. | |||
* No extra fees. | |||
==== Drawbacks ==== | |||
* Not all LATAM countries have Red Hat Offices. | |||
=== Wired Transfer === | === Wired Transfer === | ||
It is a method of electronic funds transfer from one person or entity to another. This can be made from one bank account to another bank account. | It is a method of electronic funds transfer from one person or entity to another. This can be made from one bank account to another bank account. | ||
==== Benefits ==== | |||
* Direct deposit to the contributor bank account. | |||
==== Drawbacks ==== | |||
* High transfer fee, depending on the bank and the country. | |||
=== Western Union === | === Western Union === | ||
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URL: http://www.westernunion.com | URL: http://www.westernunion.com | ||
==== Benefits ==== | |||
* All LATAM countries have agent locations. | |||
* Direct transfer to the contributor. | |||
==== Drawbacks ==== | |||
* Implies that Red Hat should send someone to make the transaction with Western Union. | |||
= References = | = References = | ||
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ODoF_2YwO4h3X6fm8hSQ_ljTZEq0yhVdXFoLyRqGKWs | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ODoF_2YwO4h3X6fm8hSQ_ljTZEq0yhVdXFoLyRqGKWs |
Latest revision as of 04:51, 10 June 2016
Alternatives
PayPal
It is the current reimbursement method. PayPal is the most popular online payment service in use today. With this, you can send and receive payments through the Internet.
Benefits
- Current official reimbursement method.
- Ease of use.
Drawbacks
- Some countries can't withdraw the money.
- Fees varying for each country.
Bitcoins
Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically. No one controls it. It is an innovative payment network and a new kind of money.
Benefits
- Ease of use.
- Most countries can exchange bitcoins for cash.
Drawbacks
- Volatile (value is constantly changing).
- Red Hat must have a wallet.
Payoneer
Payoneer is a financial services business that provides online money transfer and e-commerce payment services. It is a pre-paid Master Card.
URL: https://www.payoneer.com/
Benefits
- People can withdraw cash from ATM.
Drawbacks
- Can't link with PayPal.
- Some countries are not able to receive the plastic (credit card).
Red Hat Office
Location of Red Hat offices in Latin America. There are 7 offices in our region.
URL: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/office-locations
Benefits
- "Easy" communication between Red Hat HQ with Red Hat Offices.
- No extra fees.
Drawbacks
- Not all LATAM countries have Red Hat Offices.
Wired Transfer
It is a method of electronic funds transfer from one person or entity to another. This can be made from one bank account to another bank account.
Benefits
- Direct deposit to the contributor bank account.
Drawbacks
- High transfer fee, depending on the bank and the country.
Western Union
Western Union is the money transfer leader. Send money online to a bank in selected countries or to over 500000 agent locations worldwide.
URL: http://www.westernunion.com
Benefits
- All LATAM countries have agent locations.
- Direct transfer to the contributor.
Drawbacks
- Implies that Red Hat should send someone to make the transaction with Western Union.
References
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ODoF_2YwO4h3X6fm8hSQ_ljTZEq0yhVdXFoLyRqGKWs