NYPL - overseas members.

RufusA · 03-10-2009, 05:17 PM

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.

desertgrandma · 03-10-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RufusA

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.

Sydney's Mom · 03-10-2009, 05:27 PM

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.

Spectrum · 03-11-2009, 10:00 AM

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.

TheJohnNewton · 03-11-2009, 01:17 PM

Non resident cost is $100/yr.

Spectrum · 03-12-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJohnNewton

Non resident cost is $100/yr.

Thanks Newton for info.

It is worth it!

03-10-2009, 05:17 PM	#1
RufusA Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none	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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