So they charged you 8% and the client 10%?
I know when I sent a western union the other day it was quite a large fee.. and I had to get off my ass and go do it. And I think it was at least 15%
Id still trust epassporte over anyone else.. At least they have an adult company backing it so you shouldnt get b.s. treatment that you will from other non adult pay services.
Paypal has shut my account down about 3 times in the last year for misc. crap.
Your money conversion stuff is beyond me.. Although I have noticed when I travelled I used to get some screwy rates from different places. That included banks, airports, shops etc..
I'd stay with epassporte, unless there is some credible alternative.
Just pass the fees on..
Chris