Insight · Business Accounts · 2026-10-22
Wires and FX: what to check before you send internationally
Purpose notes, currency pairs, and conversion clarity — a practical checklist for outbound wires.
International wires move through more steps than an internal transfer. Before you queue one in Marlow, confirm the beneficiary name, account details, and destination currency exactly as the receiving institution expects.
Check the FX display: you will see from/to currencies and a converted amount based on admin-managed multipliers. If the rate looks unexpected, pause and contact support with a screenshot before confirming.
Add a clear purpose note. Operators and compliance teams use it when reviewing the queue. Vague descriptions slow processing.
After submission, watch status move from pending to completed (or failed with a reason). Keep the reference number for your records and for the recipient.
For repeat overseas vendors, save a wire beneficiary profile so the next payment is faster and less error-prone.
Check the FX display: you will see from/to currencies and a converted amount based on admin-managed multipliers. If the rate looks unexpected, pause and contact support with a screenshot before confirming.
Add a clear purpose note. Operators and compliance teams use it when reviewing the queue. Vague descriptions slow processing.
After submission, watch status move from pending to completed (or failed with a reason). Keep the reference number for your records and for the recipient.
For repeat overseas vendors, save a wire beneficiary profile so the next payment is faster and less error-prone.