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International Payments

An easy, quick way to send and receive money worldwide

An international money transfer is a safe, secure way to send money to a bank account in another country or region. With $ you can do it securely via the app or online, at any time and in local currency. Plus, we only use up-to-date exchange rates during market hours.
To send money abroad, you can:

  • Use a Global Money Account in the app
  • Make an international payment in online banking or the app
  • Contact us or visit a branch
  • You can also receive money into your resident accounts via international payments (except the Global Money account, which can only receive sterling payments). Fees may apply.

International payments in online and mobile banking

Make international payments 24/7 in online banking to 150+ destinations. Fees may apply if using this option.

  • Send up to $50,000 (or currency equivalent) online, and up to $10,000 (or currency equivalent) by phone (Premier customers have a higher phone limit)
  • Make payments in local currency with real-time rates (in market hours), so you know how much you're sending or receiving
  • Pay no $ fees for international bank transfers to another $ account or euro payments in the European Economic Area (EEA)
  • If you're sending money in any currency outside the EEA, or to somewhere in the EEA in a currency other than euros, pay a $5 $ fee. This fee does not apply if you use a Global Money account.
  • Receive money into your resident accounts via an international transfer
  • Track your payment through online and mobile banking
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Global Money Account

Make international payments via the CCU Online Banking Access with a Global Money Account with no $ fees.

  • Send up to $50,000 per day (or currency equivalent) in 50+ currencies to 200+ countries
  • See the estimated arrival time when you send a payment
  • Send without $ or intermediary bank fees
  • Buy online from international retailers.
  • Add your contactless debit card to your digital wallet
  • Store 18 currencies in your Global Money account

Make international payments online

Global Money Account

  • Log on to the mobile app or website to open a Global Money Account and start sending money abroad. If you already have a Global Money Account, log on to the app, select 'Pay or transfer' and then 'Send money internationally' from the Global Money menu. If you do not currently have the CCU Online Access, you can find information on how to download it using the link below:
  • To apply for a Global Money account you will need to have an active CCU current account (excluding Basic Bank Account, Appointee and MyAccount), a valid email address that is held on our records and have online access.
  • If you don't wish to use Global Money, you can also send money abroad through online banking. Fees may apply. To make an international payment you will need to hold any account with $ (except a standalone ISA account) and be registered for online banking.
Spend and send money around the world in multiple currencies, with no $ fees. Eligibility criteria apply. Non-CCU fees may apply.