Bank of America supports international wire transfers to more than 200 countries in over 140 currencies. As the second-largest banking institution in the US, it caters to more countries than US banking giant Chase Bank. While you can rely on a secure and convenient process with Bank of America, watch out for higher fees and exchange rates compared to independent money transfer services like OFX or Wise.
Although fees may differ based on your type of account, receiving a domestic wire transfer costs $15 and sending an international transfer costs $45. Typical wire transfer fees at Bank of America are:
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming fee | $15 | $16 |
| Outgoing fee | $30 | $45 |
| Tracer fee (optional) | $25 | $25 |
If you send an outgoing transaction in a foreign currency, Bank of America will waive the wire transfer fee and instead add margin onto the currency exchange for your transfer.
While Bank of America doesn’t reveal its exchange rates online, they will show you the rate that applies to your transaction before you confirm the transfer’s details. You’ll get a better exchange rate from a money transfer specialist, so look for alternatives to save money on your transfer.
It’s also worth keeping in mind that Bank of America’s wire transfer service adds a 5% to 7% margin on top of the mid-market rate for international transfers. Therefore, it is best to compare the displayed rate on Bank of America with the current interbank rate to work out the exact size of the margin.
Bank of America offers international wire transfers directly to your recipient’s bank account in more than 200 countries. If you don’t want to send a wire transfer, you also have the option of obtaining an international money order and then mailing it to your recipient overseas.
Bank of America’s transfer limit varies on whether you are sending money through a consumer or business account.
| Transfer type | Sending limits | Receiving Limits |
|---|---|---|
| International Wire Transfer | $1,000 (per 24 hours) | N/A |
| Same Business Day Domestic | $1,000 (per 24 hours) | N/A |
| Next Business Day ACH | $1,000 (per 24 hours) | $10,000 (per 24 hours), $50,000 (monthly) |
| Three Business Day ACH | $1,000 (per 24 hours) | $10,000 (per 24 hours), $50,000 (monthly) |
| Transfer type | Sending limits | Receiving limits |
|---|---|---|
| International Wire Transfer | $5,000 (per 24 hours) | N/A |
| Same Business Day Domestic | $5,000 (per 24 hours) | N/A |
| Next Business Day ACH | $5,000 (per 24 hours) | N/A |
| Three Business Day ACH | $5,000 (per 24 hours) | N/A |
A domestic wire transfer sent with Bank of America usually lands in the recipient’s account within 1-2 business days. For an international wire transfer, 2-3 business days is the norm. But you must make the daily cut off time for wire transfers, which is 5 pm ET for both domestic and international wire transfers in either US dollars or foreign currency. Any wire transfer made after this time will be processed the next business day by Bank of America.
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You’ll need a Bank of America bank account to send an international or domestic wire transfer with Bank of America. You can quickly and easily sign up for an account online with your Social Security Number, contact information and residential address.
Once you have an account, you can send a wire transfer online or at a local Bank of America branch.
To initiate an international wire transfer online:
Bank of America is the second-largest banking institution in the US and the seventh-largest bank in the world. It is regarded as one of the world’s leading financial institutions and has a long history of providing financial solutions to millions of customers.
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Is there a limit to the amount you can send domestically to your Bank of America account?
Hi Vanya,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder.
Yes- limits may apply when making domestic transfers into a Bank of America account. The limits will depend on the account type and the type of wire. While we are unable to give you the exact transfer limit, any fees and limits can be reviewed before completing the wire transfer via online banking.
You may want to review the account terms of use to see if the sending limit is outlined there or contact Bank of America and inquire with them directly.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Charisse
One of my friend sent money to my Indian bank account but now they said that I need to pay money for verification. Should I pay money to receive the money transfer?
Hi Ramshu,
Thanks for contacting Finder.
If you will be paying for a fee with regards to receiving the money transfer, it should be paid to your local bank. You must reach out directly (contact through phone or visit one of their branches) to your local bank if there are any fees that needs to be paid for receiving the International money transfer.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Ash
Hi I have a Bank of America account in Naples Florida but live in the uk. My credit card has expired and I’ve asked for a new one twice to be sent to our Florida address but they both have never arrived. We are not coming to the US this year but would like access to our account. Can a replacement card be sent to our UK address ?
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder. Sorry to hear that you haven’t received your Bank of America credit card to your Florida address. It would be best to contact Bank of America immediately that you haven’t received your credit card and inform them of your location. It would be a good idea to ask if they can send it to your UK address as well. You can find their contact details on their CONTACT PAGE on their website. Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki
Can I transfer money from a Mexico bank to my US bank of America account?
Hi Angelica,
Thank you for your comment.
Yes, you can transfer money from your account in Mexico to your BOA account. You can do it via online banking by logging in to your account or your can go directly to your bank and have a transaction with them to send money overseas.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
Is it true if my customer transfers my money from Bank of America to Malaysian Bank, I have to pay for the activist fee then I will get the money?
Hi Munirah,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you.
Upon checking, Bank of America does not charge an activist fee. The same is true with Malaysian Bank. What I can advise is for you to be careful with transacting with someone you don’t know on the Internet. There are a lot of scammers on the Internet claiming that you have to pay a fee to get your money. To be sure, only transact with trusted entities. Please speak to your bank as well to learn more.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua