{"id":761383,"date":"2016-09-30T07:20:29","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T21:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=761383"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:46:30","slug":"details-international-money-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/details-international-money-transfer","title":{"rendered":"What details do I need for an international money transfer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to modern technology and the rise of online banking, it\u2019s quicker and easier than ever before to send money overseas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">From banks to specialist online transfer providers<\/a>, there are plenty of options to choose from when you need to transfer funds across international borders.<\/p><p>But do you know what information you need to provide to ensure that your funds arrive in the right account straight away? This guide explains all the bank account details you need to supply to safely send or receive an international money transfer.<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Compare international money transfer services<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><\/p><h3>Sending an international money transfer online<\/h3><p>Regardless of whether you choose to send a transfer through your Internet banking account or using a specialist online transfer company such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/ofx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OFX, the details you need to provide remain the same<\/a>.<\/p><p>You must supply:<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>The recipient\u2019s name<\/li><li>The account name<\/li><li>The recipient\u2019s home address (supplying this information is optional with some providers)<\/li><li>The recipient\u2019s account number<\/li><\/ul><p>Based on the country you are transferring funds to, you may also need to supply one of the following:<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Bank and branch<\/li><li>IBAN (International bank account number)<\/li><li>ABA (American Bankers Association) routing number<\/li><li>IFSC (Indian Financial System Code)<\/li><li>SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) or BIC (Bank Identifier Code)<\/li><\/ul><p>For example, the ABA routing number is used to identify banks in the United States and you will need to provide it or a SWIFT for transfers to that country, while if you\u2019re sending a transfer to Europe you will need the IBAN and the SWIFT of the recipient\u2019s bank. Your bank or money transfer provider will be able to provide specific information about the bank details you need to supply during the transfer process.<\/p><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sample page showing banking details required<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-775891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/What-details-do-I-need-for-an-international-money-transfer.jpg\" alt=\"What details do I need for an international money transfer\" width=\"750\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/What-details-do-I-need-for-an-international-money-transfer.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/What-details-do-I-need-for-an-international-money-transfer.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/What-details-do-I-need-for-an-international-money-transfer.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/What-details-do-I-need-for-an-international-money-transfer.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/What-details-do-I-need-for-an-international-money-transfer.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/What-details-do-I-need-for-an-international-money-transfer.jpg?fit=2250 2250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><p>Apart from your recipient\u2019s bank account details, you will also need to provide some specific details about the transfer, including:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>The currency you wish to send<\/li><li>The amount you are sending<\/li><li>The purpose of the transfer<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Sample page showing personal details required<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-775959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/commbank-money-transfer-screenshot.png\" alt=\"commbank-money-transfer-screenshot\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/commbank-money-transfer-screenshot.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/commbank-money-transfer-screenshot.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/commbank-money-transfer-screenshot.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/commbank-money-transfer-screenshot.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/commbank-money-transfer-screenshot.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/09\/commbank-money-transfer-screenshot.png?fit=2250 2250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>Sending an international cash transfer in person<\/h3><p>This service is offered by providers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/business-transfers\/western-union-business-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Western Union<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/moneygram-money-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MoneyGram<\/a>, allowing you to send fast cash transfers to hundreds of thousands of pickup locations around the world. The details you need to provide when sending a cash transfer are a little different, as you will typically need to supply:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Photo identification for yourself (a passport or driver\u2019s licence will do)<\/li><li>Your recipient\u2019s full name (this must match the recipient\u2019s name as it appears on their ID)<\/li><li>Your recipient\u2019s address<\/li><li>Money to complete the transaction<\/li><\/ul><p>It\u2019s also worth remembering that you will need to be at least 18 years of age to send a transfer overseas.<\/p><h3>Receiving an online international money transfer<\/h3><p>If someone wants to transfer money to you from an overseas bank account, you\u2019ll need to make sure they have all the relevant details needed to complete the transaction. These include:<\/p><ul class=\"list-7\"><li>Your name<\/li><li>The name of your bank<\/li><li>Your bank\u2019s BIC\/SWIFT code<\/li><li>Your bank\u2019s BSB (Bank State Branch) number<\/li><li>Your account number<\/li><li>Your address<\/li><li>Your e-mail address<\/li><\/ul><p>IBANs are not used in Canada, but banks and transfer providers in some countries will require an IBAN to be provided before the transfer can be processed. You can contact your provider to find out how they would like this field populated.<\/p><p>It\u2019s also worth pointing out that you may be charged a fee by your bank for receiving an international transfer. For example, TD Bank charges customers up to $17.50 for transfers received into Canadian accounts.<\/p><h3>Receiving an international cash transfer<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re visiting a transfer provider\u2019s branch to collect a cash transfer, you will need to provide:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Photo ID, for example your driver\u2019s licence or passport<\/li><li>The reference number quoted to you by the person who sent the transfer<\/li><\/ul><p>Depending on the size of the transfer, you may need to phone ahead to confirm that the agent has sufficient cash to complete the transaction. This is also useful if you need to check a branch\u2019s location or opening hours.<\/p><h3>Top tips for sending or receiving an international money transfer<\/h3><h4>Check details carefully<\/h4><p>It\u2019s your responsibility to ensure that the bank account details you provide for your recipient are correct. If you make a mistake and the funds are sent to the wrong account, there\u2019s no guarantee that you\u2019ll be able to recover those funds.<\/p><h4>Check the exchange rate<\/h4><p>Exchange rates vary from one transfer provider to the next, and even a minor variation in rates can make a big difference to the affordability of a transfer. Search for a provider that consistently offers competitive exchange rates.<\/p><h4>Be aware of transfer fees<\/h4><p>Make sure you\u2019re aware of the fee the bank or money transfer provider charges for handling the transfer, and check whether the receiving bank will take a cut by imposing its own fees.<\/p><h4>Use a reputable transfer provider<\/h4><p>Make sure that any transfer provider you choose is reputable and trustworthy before handing over any bank details or money. The last thing you want to do is disclose your own or your recipient\u2019s account information to a dodgy company.<\/p><h3>Follow up questions about your documentation<\/h3><h4>What information do I need to provide when I send or receive an international money transfer via PayPal?<\/h4><p>When sending money via PayPal, you\u2019ll need to provide the email address or mobile phone number of your recipient, as well as the details of the bank account or credit card used to fund the transaction. As for receiving payments, you will need to provide your name, address, phone number and email address to open a free PayPal account.<\/p><h4>Can I pay for an international money transfer using my credit card?<\/h4><p>Yes, this option is available with some transfer providers, but typically only with companies that offer cash pickup transfers.<\/p><h4>Will I need to sign up for an account before I send a transfer?<\/h4><p>Yes, if using an online transfer company you will need to register for an account before you can send any money. Signing up is usually free. Some companies may require you to upload documents to verify your identity online.<\/p><h4>Should I send a transfer via my bank or a specialist transfer company?<\/h4><p>That\u2019s entirely up to you. The advantage of using your bank is that it\u2019s convenient, as you will most likely already have an account established from which you can transfer funds. However, in most cases, the better exchange rates and lower fees charged by online transfer companies mean that they are often a more affordable option.<\/p><h4>What recipient bank account details will I need to provide when sending funds to India?<\/h4><p>You will need to supply a SWIFT and an IFSC number for your recipient\u2019s bank, as well as a reason for your transfer.<\/p><h4>What recipient bank account details will I need to provide when sending funds to China?<\/h4><p>You will need to provide a SWIFT for your recipient\u2019s bank.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What bank account details do you need to provide to send or receive an international money transfer? 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