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PNC Bank wire transfer: Fees, limits & transfer time
Wiring money with PNC Bank requires a visit to a local branch, which may be inconvenient and time-consuming.
In this article, we’ll show you how to do a wire transfer with PNC and its corresponding fees, times & limits.
We'll also introduce Wise — your international money transfer alternative. Use Wise to send stress-free transfers to over 140 countries - all at the standard mid-market exchange rate.
How to do a wire transfer with PNC?
To send a wire transfer from your PNC bank account, you will need to visit a local PNC Bank branch, as their self-service option is only available at select locations¹.
Unfortunately this means you can not request a wire transfer online with PNC - this applies to both domestic and international wire transfers.
A Wire Transfer Request Form will be available from any PNC Bank branch, so you can initiate the process of sending money to friends and family.
| 💡 Domestic wire transfers can also be requested by calling PNC at 1-888-762-2265 (1-888-PNC-BANK) from Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4 PM Eastern Time¹. |
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How to wire money internationally with PNC?
If you choose to wire money with PNC, the first step is to gather the recipient’s wire information. Then follow these exact steps in order to wire money with PNC Bank.
- Head to your local PNC Bank branch
- Request a Wire Transfer Request Form along with the wire instructions
- Complete and sign the Wire Transfer Form
- Turn in the completed copy to a PNC Bank employee to initiate the wire transfer
- Keep a copy of the completed form for your records, along with the Wire Transfer Disclosure Statement
What is PNC’s bank address to do a wire transfer?
Use the following PNC Bank address for wire transfers regardless of where your account is located:
| Bank | Address |
|---|---|
| PNC Bank | PNC Bank NA, 222 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19899 |
What are the fees for wiring money with PNC?
The cost for wiring money online with PNC Bank may not be cheap. Apart from the wire transfer fees, there may also be currency conversion fees and charges associated with exchange rates. Here’s a quick breakdown of what fees you can expect to pay with PNC Bank.
| Type of wire transfer | Transfer fee |
|---|---|
| Domestic wire transfer fees | $15 for each incoming transfer and for each outgoing wire transfer² there is $30 for agent-assisted (branch) and $25 for self-service (online/mobile) |
| International wire transfer fees | $15 for each incoming transfer and for each outgoing wire transfer² there is $50 agent-assisted, $40 self-service in USD, and $5 self-service in foreign currency |
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How to receive money from abroad with PNC?
In order to receive an international money transfer to your PNC bank account, you will need to provide your sender with the following wire transfer instructions:
| Name of your bank | PNC Bank NA |
|---|---|
| PNC bank SWIFT Code for international transfer | PNCCUS33 |
| PNC bank Routing Transit Number | Depends on where you opened your account. |
| Beneficiary Account Number | Your complete PNC bank account number (including leading zeros) |
| Beneficiary Name | The name of your account as it appears on your statement |
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How long does it take for a wire transfer with PNC?
In order to determine exactly how long a wire transfer takes to process, check with the PNC employee at your local branch. Typically, a wire transfer sent domestically, arrives in the recipient’s account within two business days. But for international wire transfers this can be a bit longer, taking up to 2-3 business days to process.
| Type of wire transfer | Transfer timeline |
|---|---|
| Domestic wire transfer fees | within 1-2 business days (typically) |
| International wire transfer fees | up to 2-3 business days |
For both domestic and international wire transfers sent with PNC Bank the daily cut-off time is just before 6pm EST. Any wire transfer requests made after this cut off time will be completed by PNC on the next business day.
What is the maximum amount you can wire transfer with PNC?
We’ve found no information about transfer limits on PNC’s website.
Sources:
Sources checked 06/30/2026
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