Sending Money Overseas

CodeCurrency AED United Arab Emirates Dirham CAD Canadian Dollar CHF Swiss Francs DKK Danish Krone EUR Euro FJD Fijian Dollar HKD Hong Kong Dollar JPY Japanese Yen NOK Norwegian Krone NZD New Zealand Dollar SEK Swedish Krona SGD Singapore Dollar THB Thai Baht (Govt. Restrictions) GBP British Pounds Sterling USD United States Dollar ZAR South African RandOther currencies - we can also send Telegraphic Transfers in a range of minor currencies. Contact us to enquire.

Telegraphic Transfers sent in AUD to a country with different currency will attract a $50.00 fee.  Intermediary banks may charge fees independently of Heritage Bank. 

Better value for you – you are not charged a beneficiary deduct fee, so you will receive the full amount of your incoming payment. Please note that Heritage and Western Union Business Solutions do not apply a fee. However, in some instances intermediary banks may levy a fee. Better value for senders – the transaction is completed as a local transfer. Peace of mind – senders can be confident that their payments are being handled by foreign exchange specialists with reliable systems ready to deliver their payments fast.

The Telegraphic Transfer details must be clearly communicated and 100% accurate. Any errors may increase the time taken for your payee to receive funds.To request a Telegraphic Transfer, you will need to complete the Telegraphic Transfers Order Form, provide your residential address and the residential address for the receiver, as well as details of the account that the funds will be transferred to. This includes:Beneficiary Bank Full NameBeneficiary Bank Full AddressAccount NumberBeneficiary's Full NameBeneficiary's Residential AddressPurpose (Reference)You may also need to provide some additional information when sending a Telegraphic Transfer to the following countries:Europe: International Bank Account number (IBAN) – the IBAN incorporates the bank, sort code and account numberUnited Kingdom: IBAN New Zealand: Bank codeMalaysia: National ID number or Company numberUSA: ABA or routing code

Major currencies will take 3-4 business days. Minor/exotic currencies may take up to 10 business days. Please note these are only indicative timeframes.

CodeCurrency AED United Arab Emirates Dirham AUD Australian Dollar BHD Bahraini Dinar CAD Canadian Dollar CHF Swiss Francs DKK Danish Krone EUR Euro FJD Fijian Dollar GBP British Pound Sterling HKD Hong Kong Dollar INR Indian Rupee JPY Japanese Yen KES Kenyan Shilling MXN Mexican Peso NOK Norwegian Krone NZD New Zealand Dollar PHP Philippine Peso SAR Saudi Arabian Riyal SED Swedish Krona SGD Singapore Dollar THB Thai Baht USD United States Dollar XPF Tahitian Franc ZAR South African Rand

On average the cost is approximately $12.50. However, commissions are subject to change from time to time. To confirm the cost come in and talk to us today. There are fees related to the stopping and re-issue of Drafts and you should refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for Drafts. The exchange rate that will apply to the purchase of a foreign currency Draft varies from day to day and will be determined at the time of order.