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How to Request a Wire in Foreign Currency

Summary: Use these step-by-step instructions to request a wire in foreign currency from Disbursements.

In the right place? For travel-related wires in foreign currency, see Travel.

What to do		How to do it
1	Gather information.	Gather this information: Payee name (payee) Payee bank account number SWIFT code (bank ID number) CLABE number IBAN Sort code Bank name Bank address Amount of the wire Currency type If you are unfamilar with the various bank codes, refer to Bank Code Definitions for Requesting Wires (PDF).
2	Complete the form.	Complete a Wire Transfer Request (Excel) using the information gathered in Step 1. Remember to include additional documentation as instructed on the form. The exchange rate will be determined at the time of conversion when the form is processed by Disbursements.
3	Submit the form and supporting documentation to Disbursements.	Send the form AND supporting documentation to ATTN: Wanda by ONE of the following methods: Mail: Mail Code 0955 Fax: (858) 534-4621