Sending Money to South America
Sending money to South American bank accounts via a 'Swift' transfer usually takes no more than 24 hours from the UK.
To make a transfer to South America, you will need the following information:
- Account Number
- BIC or SWIFT Code (Optional)
- Name of Beneficiary (and address if you have it)
- Name of Bank (and address if you have it)
- Any other routing instructions (eg, send via a particular routing bank)
Should you reqire details recognising the BIC (Bank Identifier Code) or SWIFT code, it is made up of 8 or 11 characters and should mirror the following format;
South American BIC or SWIFT code Format: BBBBCCLL or BBBBCCLLDDD
B = Bank Code (Only Letters)
C = Country Code (Only Letters)
L = Location Code (Letters & Digits)
D = Branch Code Optional ('XXX' for Head Office - Letters & Digits)
South American Bank Charges
South American Bank charges for incoming international transfers range from zero to around $75, depending on the receiving and routing banks. Currency Index Ltd has no control of these charges.
South American Exchange Rates
Currency Index Ltd can supply the very best Exchange Rates, from buying property in Brazil to importing goods from Argentina.
To access our live exchange rates, you will need to open an account, for which there is no cost or obligation. Our friendly, experienced staff will guide you through every step of the process, with one point of contact from start to finish.
Our exchange rates are based on the interbank level – the mid-market price at which banks buy and sell from each other. Currency Index Ltd will offer currency rates for your money transfer based on this rate, along with the volume you are trading, and prevailing market conditions.