S.W.I.F.T.
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial telecommunications (SWIFT) can be used to make an electronic payment of any amount in all major currencies to almost anywhere in the world.
- When to use S.W.I.F.T.
- How long a payment takes.
- Charges for using S.W.I.F.T.
- Information your business will need to provide to make a payment.
When to use S.W.I.F.T.
SWIFT is used for all overseas payments except SEPA, US Structured and Target.
How long a payment takes.
Completion of a transfer will normally take between one to four working days.
Charges for using S.W.I.F.T.
Please see our International Banking Tariff for charges related to this service.
Information your business will need to provide to make a payment.
The minimum information required to make a S.W.IF.T. transfer is the beneficiary’s name and account number as well as the name and address of the receiving bank. In addition, please try to provide an IBAN and BIC code whenever possible. Please state the currency you wish the payment to be made in.
