International Money Transfer Fees: Breaking Down the Costs Behind Cross-Border Payments

Making a domestic bank transfer rarely gives you pause; it often costs little to nothing, and your money reaches its destination almost instantly. Yet sending $200 abroad can feel like stepping into a different universe. Suddenly, the fees mount, the exchange rate seems questionable, and you have little idea how much the recipient will actually … Read more

Safe, Secure, and Global: Understanding the Power of the SWIFT Network

What is SWIFT The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is not a bank and does not hold or move money. It is a cooperative organisation headquartered in Belgium that provides a messaging service for financial institutions. More than 11,500 banks and financial institutions across 200 countries use SWIFT’s standardised messages to communicate payment … Read more