Tuesday 11 October 2016

How To Wire Transfer Money

One of the fastest ways to transfer money between two parties is to wire transfer money. A wire transfer allows you to send money quickly and securely. The sender is required to provide information about the bank or institution receiving the funds. While a wire transfer requires you to pay a fee, the funds can be moved within a day. Wire transfers can offer a reliable alternative to writing checks or sending money orders.

Method 1. Sending A Bank-To-Bank Wire transfer


Learn about wire transfers. A wire transfer is an electronic method of transferring funds from one person or company to another. One common method of sending a transfer is from one bank to another. To send a wire transfer, the sender provides information on the receiving party’s financial institution to their own bank. Once the transfer is complete, the sender’s bank provides a confirmation number documenting the transfer.
Assume that Person A wants to send money to Person B. Person A would begin by submitting instructions to his or her financial institution. The instructions would typically include the recipient's bank name, ABA number, the recipient’s account number and the amount being sent.
Bank-to-bank transfers require both the sender and the recipient to be account holders at their respective banks or credit unions.
ABA stands for the American Banker’s Association. An ABA number identifies a specific federally chartered or state chartered bank or savings institution. The sender’s bank uses the ABA number to identify the receiver’s bank.
The ABA number is the 9-digit number usually located on the bottom left corner of an account holder’s check. The number directly to the right of it is typically the account number. You can also find a bank’s ABA number online.
Once the sender’s financial institution receives these instructions, they will send the funds to the recipient. The recipient will typically receive the funds on the same day.
The sender is charged a fee of $20 to $40 for the transfer. The recipient may also be charged a fee.
Process a bank-to-bank wire transfer. Check your funds. Verify that you have sufficient funds in your account to complete the transaction. You should reconcile your bank account before the transfer. Confirm any outstanding checks or deposits that have not posted to your account. Once you confirm your adjusted bank balance, you can send funds.
Deduct both the amount of the transfer and any transfer fees from your bank balance.
Contact your bank or credit union. Depending on the services your institution provides, you may be able to access the forms you need online. If not, you will need to call or visit a local branch. If the process is new to you, call or visit a bank branch.
Complete your bank’s wire transfer form. You will need to fill out information for both you as the sender and for the receiver’s bank. For domestic banks, this will include the ABA number and account number for the receiver’s bank. You’ll also need to indicate the amount you are sending.
Show or verify any required identification information. Before sending the money to another account, a state issued ID (if wiring in person) or verification information (if wiring over the phone or Internet) will be required to complete the transaction.
After your wire transfer is sent, your bank will provide a confirmation number to you. Keep in mind that banks process transfers in the order they are received. You may not receive confirmation immediately. The receiving bank’s wire transfer department needs time to process your transfer.
Complete an international wire transfer. For international wire transfers, you will need the receiving bank’s BIC (Bank Identifier Code). One common type of BIC code is a SWIFT code. Both of these codes refer to a unique identifier for a bank. For wire transfers within the European Union (EU), you will need the IBAN (International Bank Account Number). Ask your bank to assist you with this if necessary.
You will need to complete a transfer form. The form will require information about the sending bank and the institution that receives the transfer. Ask your bank to help you gather the information you need for the receiving bank.
If you are sending a wire overseas, you may be dealing with a foreign language. Call or visit your financial institution to be clear about the detail of the transfer.
An international transfer will require your transferred funds to be converted from one currency into another. Make sure that you understand the current exchange rates for the two currencies. If your transfer requires the bank to convert US dollars into Euros, for example, make sure that you understand the exchange rate. If not, you may be not transferring the amount you intend to move.


How To Send A Money Order Through Post office

Sometimes you need to send money through the mail to friends, family, or in a business transaction. One of the most secure ways to do this in the United States is to send a money order. A money order is a payment certificate for a specific amount. It may be cashed or deposited much like a check. However, it offers a number of security features that make a money order a much better choice when sending it through the mail. For example, money orders can normally be replaced if they have been lost or stolen.  You can also use a money order without having a bank account. Money orders can be conveniently purchased at banks, many retail stores and all post offices. Here's how to go about it:

Method 1. Sending International Money Orders

1. Decide whether to send a money order. There are pro's and con's attached to sending money orders through the mail. Benefits include extra security, no need for a bank account, the chance to make a transaction with a single payment, and the ability to send money overseas. [2] Possible problems in sending a money order include extra fees, extra paperwork, the need to go to a bank or post office instead of going online, dealing with limitations on the amount of money you can send, and occasional delays in sending and receiving money. Consider your options carefully before choosing to send a money order abroad.
If speed is important, consider wiring money instead of sending a money order. Western Union transfers can be done almost instantly, whereas money orders must physically traverse whatever distance is involved. 
If you have to send more than $700 internationally, you might run into money-order limitations, meaning you would have to purchase more than one money order.

2. Look up which countries accept international money orders. Not all nations do. At last count only 29 countries accept American money orders. Any nation is free to place specific restrictions and conditions before accepting foreign money orders. Before proceeding any further, check with your post office about which nations will accept your money order and which might require extra paperwork on your part.


3. Visit a post office. Talk with a clerk at the service window. If you don't know where your nearest post office is, use a post office locator online such as the one athttps://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorAction!input.action. All full-service U.S. post offices can issue money orders.
Other places that sell money orders include credit unions, banks, and certain large retail stores.
4. Tell the postal clerk you wish to purchase an international money order. In the U.S., they may be purchased for any value up to $700. (Certain countries -- El Salvador and Guatemala, for example -- will not allow money orders larger than $500.) The clerk will furnish you with the appropriate paperwork to fill out.


5. Pay for the money order. You may use cash, a debit card, or a traveler's check. [8]
In addition to the face amount of the money order, you will pay a small transaction fee. In the United States an international money order carries a fee of $4.50. This is added to your total when you pay the clerk.
Note that a traveler's check can be used only if the money order is for at least half of the traveler's check's value. For example, if you have a traveler's check for $500, you can use it to purchase a money order worth at least $250 (or more than one money order totaling at least $250.) 

6. Fill out the money order form. There are a number of lines to fill out on the form, and it is essential that you do so correctly. Be sure that you use only blue or black ink and that you print everything correctly and legibly. Most money-order forms will ask you to enter the following:
Today's date
Your full name
Your full address
The recipient's name
The recipient's full address
The amount of money you are sending
A description of the purpose for the money

7. Put your money order in a stamped, addressed envelope. Complete all address information, and affix the proper postage. The appropriate postage depends on the weight of the letter and its destination. A one-ounce international letter requires postage of about $1.15. 


8. Decide which extra security features you want to purchase. When you send money orders you can choose to increase the amount of security and insurance on your envelope. Indemnity coverage is provided free of charge, which means that you can request that a lost or stolen money order be replaced for a nominal fee. If you'd like your money order to have more security, insurance is available, as well as other features including registered mail or restricted delivery. You can ask the postal clerk about the costs and benefits of these extra services. 


9. Put your receipt in a safe place. Make sure that the postal clerk provides you with a receipt for your money order. Place the receipt somewhere safe where you can find it later. For example, a wallet, filing cabinet, or desk drawer might be good places to store your money order receipt.
If your money order is lost or stolen, your receipt will help you get your refund quickly. There is, however, a fee of $6.10 for money-order replacements. Track your money order. Use the Postal Service's tracking feature to predict when your money order will arrive at its destination.  This feature will allow you to monitor where your money order is at all times, and it will let you know when your money order is expected to arrive at its destination. This will help you ensure that the money has gone to the right place and person.
If your package goes astray, contact your post office immediately. They will give you the forms to begin the money order replacement process

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