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Old 03-10-2009, 06:17 PM   #1
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NYPL - overseas members.
I was thinking of joining the NYPL for their extensive ebook library.

I emailed NYPL and they confirmed that they welcome overseas members as non-residents provided they send photocopies of ID with the application form.

Only snag is now the payment. They confirm they only take a Dollar Check made out to NYPL and drawn from an American Bank.

My bank offer an "International Bankers Draft" for a hefty fee, but not sure if this would be acceptable.

Has anyone from outside the US successfully joined - if so how did you manage the payment?

Thanks - Rufus.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:19 PM   #2
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I was thinking of joining the NYPL for their extensive ebook library.

I emailed NYPL and they confirmed that they welcome overseas members as non-residents provided they send photocopies of ID with the application form.

Only snag is now the payment. They confirm they only take a Dollar Check made out to NYPL and drawn from an American Bank.

My bank offer an "International Bankers Draft" for a hefty fee, but not sure if this would be acceptable.

Has anyone from outside the US successfully joined - if so how did you manage the payment?

Thanks - Rufus.
Try emailing them again, specifying exactly the type of check your bank offers, and asking if they would accept it. If its international, you may be okay.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:27 PM   #3
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Rufus, they want it from an American bank because it will be cleared more quickly. If you can send something similar to a cashier's check, they will probably accept it. They just don't want to find out 6 months down the road that the check is no good.
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RufusA,

How much are they asking?

I have a enypl account as I live in nyc.

Many universities in USA also give membership for a fee usually $100 per year.
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Non resident cost is $100/yr.


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