How to Transfer Money From an United States Credit Union to an Australian Credit Union

Transferring money by wire is safe and effective.

You can use a wire transfer to move money from a United States credit union to a credit union in Australia. It's a very simple transaction that can be performed in person at your credit union in the United States.

Instructions

1. Make a cash deposit into a checking or savings account with a credit union in the United States, or confirm that you have money in an existing account in the U.S.

2. Open an account with a credit union in Australia or confirm the presence of an existing account. Get the routing number and account number for your account in Australia. The routing number is a nine-digit number at the bottom of your check or savings deposit slip. The account number is the group of numbers to the immediate right of the routing number. If necessary, write or email your credit union in Australia for the numbers.

3. Visit your bank in the United States and arrange for a bank transfer. Tell the clerk to transfer the money from your existing account, and instruct her to send the money to the account in Australia. Provide her with the routing number and account number in Australia.

4. Wait while the transaction is completed, pay any fees and ask when the money should be available in Australia.

References

• Bankrate.com: Wire Transfers

Resources

• Federal Trade Commission: Money Transfers