International Wire Transfers

BFSFCU offers our members the options of both receiving and sending domestic and international wire transfers. Please refer to our most current fee schedule for more information.

The information on this page is for requesting wire transfers outside the United States. If you wish to send money within the U.S., please view this page on domestic wire transfers.

Incoming International Wire Transfers

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The Credit Union can receive incoming foreign wire transfers in both U.S. Dollars and in several currencies. We do not have a SWIFT code or any other international identifying code; all wires originating at foreign banks will need to be sent to the Credit Union through the originating bank’s correspondent bank in the U.S. for further credit to Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union, ABA Number 2540-7417-0, and the member’s name and account number. For specific wiring instructions for individual foreign currency wires, please choose a currency from the list below.

Outgoing International Wire Transfers

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For our members’ convenience, we offer two methods of sending international wire transfers: in-person in our branches or through our eWires service within Online Banking.

In order to expedite outgoing transfer requests, it is recommended that you contact the beneficiary’s financial institution to obtain their preferred wiring and routing instructions before submitting your request.

eWires

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Send wires electronically in Online Banking

eWires are the most convenient, most secure, and fastest method to initiate a wire transfer. Set up new wires or manage beneficiary information securely from within Online Banking. Login to Online Banking and click on "eWires" within the "Transfers" tab to get started.

In-Person Requests

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Please note that, for your safety, BFSFCU has significant security procedures in place for wire transfer requests. Any number of things can increase the time required to process the request, such as insufficient information, verification measures for account security, or the number of intermediary banks.  If you have an urgent wire transfer request, please visit one of our branches by 2 pm on any normal business day to have the request expedited.

When requesting a foreign wire transfer, please include the following information.

Sender's Information

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• Your name and signature
  
• Your Account Number from which the funds are to be withdrawn
  
• Amount in U.S. dollars or in the foreign currency (minimum amount of $100 U.S. Dollars or equivalent in any foreign currency)
  
• Date of the requested transfer
  

Beneficiary's information

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• Name as it appears on the account
• Address (required for wire transfers to Canada, China, Thailand, and wire transfers in Minor/Exotic currencies)
  
• Bank name and the bank's street address of the bank holding the beneficiary's account
  
• Account number (must be in IBAN format for transfers to most countries in Europe and many countries in other parts of the world that accept Euros)
• A SWIFT code is required for all international wire transfers or a valid correspondent bank with a SWIFT code is required if the beneficiary bank does not have a SWIFT code.
  
• A Bank code is required for the following countries (wires to additional countries may also require a bank code):
  • Transit Code (Canada)
  • Branch Code (Japan, Kenya, Hong Kong, Senegal, South Africa)
  • Sort Code (United Kingdom)
  • BSB Code (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji)
  • Clabe (Mexico)
  • RTGS IFSC Code (India)
    
• Purpose -- required in order to complete your request.

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Certain terms and conditions apply to incoming and outgoing foreign wire transfers; please contact our Foreign Exchange Office for more information. Fees may apply. Consult our Fee Schedule for pricing information. Additional charges may be levied by other banks.