Could use USEFUL information on banking issues. Just arrived in Panama City a few days ago and trying to complete a wire transfer to complete the purchase of a vehicle here. Our bank (Wells Fargo) insists on sending an SMS text message to verify the action yet no US based SMS text will come through here. We have tried several different networks with the same result. Where we currently have Consumer Cellular, we are told by locals it is the same for Verizon and others. The bank WILL NOT accept a panamanian phone number (US only) so changing to a local SIM is not an answer. Writing a personal check will take up to 8 weeks to clear so not a good option at all. Has anyone found a way around this dilemma? The amount is way too large for daily ATM withdrawls and it is to a person, not a business,, so credit card is not an option. Appreciate any help.
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