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INTERNATIONAL MONEY / GUIDES

How to receive money from abroad.

Receiving an international payment can involve more than sharing an account number. The currency, payment route, account details, conversion and possible fees all matter.

THE RECEIVING JOURNEY

Follow the payment from sender to your account.

The exact process depends on the receiving account, currency and payment network.

01 / SHARE

Provide the right details

Give the sender the account information required for the currency and payment route, such as an account number, IBAN or other applicable bank details.

02 / ROUTE

The payment is processed

The sender's bank or payment provider routes the money through the applicable domestic or international payment network.

03 / RECEIVE

Money reaches the account

The payment is credited to the receiving account, subject to the provider's processing, compliance and currency requirements.

The amount received can depend on the route.

The sender's payment amount and the amount that ultimately appears in your account are not always identical.

Sender pays Transfer amount plus applicable sender-side costs.
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Payment route Banking network, currency conversion and possible intermediary charges.
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You receive Amount credited after applicable deductions or conversion.
ACCOUNT DETAILS

Give the sender exactly what the payment requires.

Different currencies and payment routes can require different information. Never substitute one set of account details for another without checking the receiving provider.

01 / ACCOUNT

Account number

A unique identifier for the receiving account. The format and use depend on the country and payment system.

02 / IBAN

International bank account number

An IBAN identifies a bank account within participating national and regional payment systems.

03 / SWIFT

SWIFT / BIC

An identifier used to route many international bank payments to the relevant financial institution.

04 / LOCAL

Domestic payment details

Some providers offer local account details for selected currencies so a sender can use a domestic payment route.

05 / NAME

Account-holder name

Use the name exactly as the receiving provider instructs. Incorrect or incomplete information can delay or reject a payment.

06 / PURPOSE

Payment information

Some transfers require a reference, purpose or additional information. Follow the receiving provider's instructions.

COSTS AND CONVERSION

Receiving can have costs you do not see at first.

Check the receiving route before asking someone to send a large amount.

01 / RECEIVING FEE

Does the receiving provider charge?

Some receiving methods are free while others can carry a fixed or variable receiving fee.

02 / INTERMEDIARY

Can another institution deduct money?

International payments can pass through intermediary institutions that may impose charges depending on the payment route.

03 / CURRENCY

Will the money stay in the same currency?

If the receiving account does not support the sent currency, conversion may occur according to the provider's rules.

04 / FX

What exchange rate applies?

If conversion is required, compare the actual transaction rate with an appropriate reference rate.

05 / TAX

Are taxes or reporting rules relevant?

Tax treatment and reporting obligations depend on the country, payment purpose and individual circumstances.

06 / TIMING

When will the money be available?

Processing time can depend on the currency, payment network, sender's bank, receiving institution and compliance checks.

Sources and methodology: The CFPB notes that international transfers can involve transfer fees, taxes, exchange-rate costs and deductions by recipient-side banks or other institutions. Wise's current documentation illustrates one provider-specific model in which users can share currency-specific account details and receive domestic or international payments, with fees depending on the payment route and currency. Finmaxer does not treat either model as universal. Always verify the receiving account's current instructions, supported currencies, fees and timing before sending money.

FINMAXER NEXT STEPS

Check the economics before the payment is sent.

Use the related Finmaxer tools and guides to understand the exchange rate and total transfer economics.

TOOL

International Transfer Cost

Estimate the amount received after applying a transfer fee and exchange rate.

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GUIDE

How Exchange Rates Work

Understand reference rates, provider rates and the economics of currency conversion.

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GUIDE

How to Compare Transfers

Compare the full transaction rather than relying on the headline transfer fee.

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BEFORE SHARING BANK DETAILS

Confirm the receiving route with your bank

Ask the receiving bank or payment provider which details are required for the currency and route being used. A domestic transfer, a SWIFT payment and a provider's local-currency payout can require different fields. Providing an IBAN when a different identifier is required—or omitting an intermediary-bank instruction—can delay or return a payment.

Practical receiving checklist

  • Confirm the account can receive the incoming currency or learn how conversion will occur.
  • Copy the account name and required identifiers directly from official account instructions.
  • Ask whether incoming, intermediary or currency-conversion fees may apply.
  • Share sensitive payment details only with the intended sender through a suitable channel.
  • Keep the payment reference and ask the sender for the transfer confirmation if it is delayed.

Do not guess at routing codes or use an identifier from an unrelated account. Requirements vary by country, bank, currency and payment network. The receiving institution's current instructions are the controlling source for the specific transfer.

REFERENCES

Sources and further reading

These references support further reading on the topics discussed. Provider terms, fees, and local rules can change; confirm details with the relevant provider or regulator. References from a particular country apply to that jurisdiction and should not be treated as universal rules.