What information do I need in order to send a wire outside the United States?
• Beneficiary Bank Name • Beneficiary Bank Swift/BIC code (Swift/BIC codes are similar to the ABA routing numbers that are used in the United States. Swift/BIC codes are 8-11 characters.) • Beneficiary Name (who you are sending the wire to) • Beneficiary Account Number Note: Wires going to Europe require an IBAN (International Banking Account Number) in addition to account number information. Wires going to Mexico require a CLABE number in addition to account number information. Back to Top What if the beneficiary does not have a Swift code? All banks overseas should have a Swift Code. We advice against sending wires without this information as it can cause delays, routing errors, and extra fees to be taken from the wire. Should the bank not have a Swift Code they should have an account at a US Intermediary bank. In lieu of a Swift Code, please provide the Intermediary Bank name and account number. Back to Top How long will it take American Chartered Bank to process my request? All wir
