Bank of Hawaii international wire transfer: Fees, limits, and rates
Read on for everything you need to know about sending and receiving international wire transfers with Bank of Hawaii.
If you need to send money across borders, you can make a Webster Bank international wire transfer. But like with any financial service, there are fees and limitations you should consider.
This guide will detail everything about a Webster Bank international wire transfer so you know what to be aware of.
We’ll also introduce Wise, a fast, cheap, and easy alternative to send money to 160+ countries.
You can make an international wire transfer with Webster Bank if you have a business or commercial account. This feature doesn't appear to be available for personal accounts with Webster Bank.¹
A wire transfer is a safe way to send money to another country. Webster Bank allows you to transfer funds in over 70 foreign currencies and schedule one-time, recurring, or future wires.¹
There are a few Webster Bank wire transfer fees that you have to pay when you initiate an international wire transfer.
Transfer type | Fee² |
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Outgoing international transfer | 45 USD |
Incoming international transfer | 15 USD |
In addition to this, you may also have to pay:
- Intermediary bank fees: One or more intermediary banks may be involved in routing the money to its destination. These banks may charge their own fees
- Receiving bank fees: The bank receiving the funds might also charge a fee to process the wire
- Currency conversion fees: If you’re sending money in a different currency, there will most likely be a fee or an exchange rate markup
Make sure to check the total cost of your transfer before sending money. The fees can add up quickly.
When you send money internationally, you often have to convert your funds from one currency into another, such as USD into EUR.
🚨 Most banks, including Webster Bank, don't offer the mid-market rate - the rate you see on currency exchange platforms or Google.¹ Instead, they add a margin to the exchange rate and make money on the conversion. |
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Here's an example:
You want to send 1,000 USD to a friend in France, with the mid-market exchange rate of 1 USD = 0.90 EUR. Ideally, your friend would receive 900 EUR.
But if your bank adds a 2.5% markup, the exchange rate becomes 1 USD = 0.8775 EUR, and your friend only receives 877.50 EUR.
This means that you're losing 22.50 EUR on the exchange rate, on top of any other fees.
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There are no publicly available Webster Bank wire transfer instructions. That said, you can make most international transfers by following these steps:
- Log into your Webster Bank online banking account
- Find the section for wire transfers, which might be under "payments" or "transfers"
- Fill in the information about your recipient
- Specify how much money you want to send and in which currency
- Review fees and exchange rates
- Submit your transfer
Sometimes, it's not possible to do an international wire transfer online and you need to do it in person at your local branch. In this case, the bankers will assist you.
Make sure to have the following information on hand.
Information | Details |
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SWIFT/BIC code | Code identifying the recipient’s bank internationally |
Recipient bank name | Full name of the bank you’re sending money to |
Recipient bank address | Full address of the bank you’re sending money to |
Recipient’s account number | Sometimes this can be called the IBAN number |
Recipient’s name | Full name of the person you’re sending money to |
Recipient’s address | The address of the person you’re sending money to |
Amount and currency | How much you’re sending and in what currency |
Webster Bank SWIFT/BIC Code | Your Webster Bank branch identifying code |
Webster Bank routing number | 221970443³ |
Purpose of transfer | This may be required for some countries |
💡 Don’t know your bank’s SWIFT/BIC Code? Check out this handy SWIFT code checker. |
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Make sure to always double-check this information to avoid delays or lost transfers. If an outgoing wire is returned because you provided incorrect information, Webster Bank may charge you additional fees.²
Typically, an international wire transfer takes about 1 to 5 business days, but the exact time frame depends on where you're sending money to and in what currency.
You can track your Webster Bank wire transfer by setting up email and SMS alerts and using the bank’s Information Reporting service.¹
Webster Bank doesn't specify an international wire transfer limit on its website.
The exact limit can vary depending on your account type and relationship with the bank. These limits can also depend on the intermediary banks involved, if any.
Learn more about international wire transfer limits and regulations in our full guide. |
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If you have more questions about international wire transfers or need assistance, you can reach Webster Bank’s customer support.
Department | Contact information³ |
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Webster Bank e-Treasury | TMService@websterbank.com 888.932.2256 |
Webster Bank Online Banking Client Services | 800.482.2220 |
Yes, you can send both domestic and international transfers with Webster Bank. That said, you may need a business or commercial account to send an international wire. You should also be mindful of fees, exchange rates, and limits.
Webster Bank allows you to transfer funds in over 70 foreign currencies.¹ You can also use Webster Bank's foreign exchange services.
Keep in mind that the Webster Bank exchange rate will most likely include a margin over the mid-market rate.
Your Webster Bank USA SWIFT code may depend on your branch. For example, the SWIFT code for a Webster Bank in Hartford, CT is WENAUS31XXX.
You can send an international wire transfer with Webster Bank, but you may also need to cover intermediary bank fees, receiving bank fees, and exchange rates.
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