Money Transfers Abroad Explained

Some basic currency facts ….

• EUROS are the currency for 12 European countries. Many more countries are expected to adopt the Euro over the next few years.
• International money payments can be made with a wire transfer or bank draft.
• A Wire Transfer, more commonly described as a Money Transfer, can take from 3 to 10 business days. Money Transfers sent to politically unstable countries could take up to a month as the clearance process is considerably slower.
• An International Draft is a bank cheque written in the beneficiary’s local currrency. The International Bank draftis sometimes referred to as an international money order, International Bank Drafts can be deposited directly into a foreign bank account.If the amount is for a large sum, it may be better to use a currency broker and have them make the currency exchange, then transfer the foreign currency to the beneficiary’s bank.
• A Foreign Currency Draft can be used to pay your suppliers or vendors internationally. Although, these are less common now. Most businesses prefer to use a currency exchange broker as the exchange rate is usually better.
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