INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFERS
Why choose CommBank to transfer money overseas?
Safe and secure transaction
Your money is transferred through the international banking system straight into your recipient's account.
Send money to over 200 countries
Send money throughout the world with over 30 currencies to choose from.
Transfer money on the go
Send money overseas at anytime in NetBank or through the CommBank app.
How to send money overseas
- Recipient name and home address
- Account name
- International Bank Account Number (IBAN) or bank account number
- SWIFT or BIC code of their bank (identifies the bank).
If this is the first time you are making an international money transfer you will need to set a daily international transfer limit.
- Send on the go by logging on to the CommBank app.
- Send at any time by logging on to NetBank. Follow the prompts and submit.
Struggling to send? Let us show you how >
It usually takes two to five business days to process an international money transfer. Although, it may take longer depending on your recipient’s country and the receiving bank.
Let our helpful video guide show you how to do an International Money Transfer (IMT). You can also download a step by step guide.
You can also watch this video in other languages:
廣東話 (Cantonese)
普通话 (Mandarin)
हिंदी (Hindi)
Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
IMT tools and guidance
Use our foreign exchange calculator (select International Money Transfer) to check the foreign exchange rate you'll get. Decide how much you want to send in the overseas currency and see how much it will cost you in Australian dollars.
If your recipient does not receive your transfer, or you wish to change or cancel your IMT, there are ways you can request a trace/amendment/cancellation.
Most companies charge a transaction fee for an IMT. The CommBank fee for doing an IMT online in NetBank or the CommBank app is $22, compared to $30 if you complete your transfer in-branch.
See all IMT fees and chargesThere’s a few details you’ll need to give the person sending you money from overseas.
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