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How to send money overseas

Telegraphic Transfer (International Payment)

You can send money from your bank account to an overseas bank account via our International Payments Service.

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Greater Bank customers are able to transfer money overseas in a number of ways. Working with a specialist in international payments and foreign exchange means we can help you send and receive money from friends, family and business partners in quick, reliable and affordable ways. 

Telegraphic Transfer

Also known as a ‘wire’, a telegraphic transfer is an electronic transfer of funds directly credited to a beneficiary’s overseas bank account

Organising your Telegraphic Transfer is easy – simply call 13 13 86 to speak to a friendly Greater Bank staff member or drop into your nearest branch.

To arrange an outgoing International Payment, you can attend a branch or ring our Contact Centre on 13 13 86 between 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday, or 8:00am - 1:00pm Saturdays for further information.

Funds are usually received by the beneficiary’s bank in 2 to 3 business days, however, there may be a delay in the beneficiary bank allocating funds to the beneficiary account. There is no delivery guarantee. Some currencies may take longer than others to process.

With our International Payments Service, you can send money to 200 countries and territories in over 130 currencies.

Fees apply to all Telegraphic Transfers (outward International Payments). Refer to our Financial Services Guide for full details.

View our Banking Terms and Conditions

Sending and receiving international payments

How to send a telegraphic transfer

To comply with Australian Government regulations, you must provide the following details of the intended beneficiary to us:

  • Bank Name:
  • Bank Address:
  • Account Number:
  • Sort Code or SWIFT Code or Routing Number*
  • IBAN** (International Bank Account Number) - only required if funds are being sent to a European country, including the UK.
  • Beneficiary's full name and full residential address

Receiving money from overseas

An incoming overseas payment allows our customers to receive foreign currency into their account after the funds have been converted into Australian dollars ($AUD). You'll need to provide the following information to the remitter of the funds.

  • Greater Bank SWIFT code – ASLLAU2CGBS
  • Greater Bank BSB – 637-000
  • Greater Bank address – 307 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW 2302
  • Beneficiary Account number
  • Beneficiary Account Name & address

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Greater Bank, part of Newcastle Greater Mutual Group Ltd ACN 087 651 992, Australian Financial Services Licence/Australian credit licence 238273 has entered into contractual arrangements with Convera Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 150 129 749; AFSL 404092) (“Convera”), to assist it in fulfilling certain foreign exchange and payment services. The relationship relating to the services described is solely between you and Greater Bank. Fees and charges may apply, please refer to the Financial Services Guide issued by Greater Bank. Any advice provided by Greater Bank is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Convera does not give you any advice, general, personal or otherwise. This communication has been prepared solely for informational purposes and does not in any way create binding obligations. No representations, warranties or conditions of any kind, express or implied, are made in this communication.

* Please note that International Payments are sent via a network of correspondent banks, which sometimes levy a small handling charge on your payment. Any such fees, and payment delays, are out of our control.

** IBAN is used in some countries to uniquely identify a customer’s bank account. An IBAN is necessary for payments being sent from Australia to an IBAN mandatory country."