From Europe and South America to the Middle East, you can support relatives and friends across multiple continents. Whether your loved ones live on the other side of the world or right on our doorstep in Europe, each international bank transfer follows a straightforward process.

To start with, a payment order is sent between your bank and your receiver’s. This often involves the SWIFT network, which stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.

What this means is that the instruction for a transfer from Point A to Point B is sent securely. During an international bank transfer, these instructions may be transmitted to an intermediary bank before arriving at their destination.

There are several ways you can instruct an international bank transfer, depending on your bank or financial institution. For example, transfers could be made online, over the phone, or by a money transfer app. However, some banks will require you to make transfers in person in certain circumstances.