FX Remittance

Enjoy fast and secure overseas transfers in over 60 currencies

Why you will love this

Supports overseas transfers in over 60 currencies

Gain access to competitive FX rates for overseas transfers

Pay a competitive fee of S$30 per transaction*

Who can apply

OCBC Business Banking customers transferring funds via OCBC Velocity, OCBC Business app, host-to-host or API channels

How to make transfers
Make overseas payments with Outward Telegraphic Transfers

Make overseas payments with Outward Telegraphic Transfers

Outward Telegraphic Transfer (OTT) is a fast and secure method for transferring funds globally in over 60 currencies, encompassing both major currencies such as USD or EUR, and less commonly used currencies such as KRW and VND.

features and benefits
Pay in over 60 currencies

Pay in over 60 currencies

Send money in major currencies like USD or EUR, or other currencies like KRW and VND.

Send money in major currencies like USD or EUR, or other currencies like KRW and VND.

Improve operational efficiency

Improve operational efficiency

Enjoy sending payments in 1 to 3 working days, thereby minimising potential delays in the supply chain.

Enjoy sending payments in 1 to 3 working days, thereby minimising potential delays in the supply chain.

Real-time payment traceability

Real-time payment traceability

Gain an end-to-end view on your payment status with SWIFT global payments innovation (gpi) to achieve better cash forecasting.

Gain an end-to-end view on your payment status with SWIFT global payments innovation (gpi) to achieve better cash forecasting.

Transparency on fees

Transparency on fees

Always know how much you will pay in fees and FX rates.

Always know how much you will pay in fees and FX rates.

Transfer funds safely and securely

Transfer funds safely and securely

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your payments are in line with anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory guidelines.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your payments are in line with anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory guidelines.

WHY USE OUTWARD TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER
Outward Telegraphic Transfer

With over 60 currencies to choose from, Outward Telegraphic Transfer is suitable for businesses that:

 Import or export foreign goods and services

 Process invoices billed in foreign currencies

 Process salaries in foreign currencies

 Trade in foreign currencies

before you make a transfer

Qualifying requirements

All business banking customers on OCBC Velocity

Only 29 currencies are available for transfers made via the OCBC Business app


Fee and charges

Transfer fee of S$30 per transaction

*Agent fee may apply. Please refer to our Business Banking Pricing Guide.



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FAQs
Common questions
What is the cut-off timing for Outward Telegraphic Transfers?

The exact cut-off timing for an Outward Telegraphic Transfer is dependent on the currency you are transferring in (e.g. the cut-off time for USD is 6pm, SGT). Do note that the value date of the Outward Telegraphic Transfer will roll-over to the next working day the transaction is authorised after the cut-off time.

If you have questions, please contact us.

What do the different charge codes mean?
OUR All fees from OCBC and the agent will be paid by the sender.
SHA The fees from OCBC will be paid by the sender. The fees from the agent will be paid by the beneficiary.
BEN All fees from OCBC and the agent will be paid by the beneficiary.
What information is required to make an Outward Telegraphic Transfer?

To ensure that your request is processed promptly, please provide the following information accurately:


  • Your name, address and account number
  • Beneficiary name, address and account number (or IBAN for payments to European countries or United Kingdom)
  • Transaction currency and amount
  • Beneficiary bank SWIFT BIC
  • Intermediary bank (if available)
  • Purpose of Transfer (if applicable)
How do I track the status of my transaction?

You may check your transaction via OCBC Velocity. Login and select ‘Transactions’, click on ‘Transaction Status’.

What are the available currencies for Outward Telegraphic Transfer?

AED, BMD, BND, BWP, AUD, CAD, CHF, CNH, CZK, DKK, EGP, EUR, FJD, GBP, GNF, HKD, HNL, HTG, HUF, IDR, INR, ISK, JPY, KRW, KWD, KYD, LAK, LKR, MOP, MNT, MUR, MVR, MWK, MXN, MYR, NGN, NOK, NZD, OMR, PGK, PHP, PLN, QAR, RWF, SAR, SBD, SEK, SGD, SSP, THB, TOP, TRY, TTD, TWD, TZS, USD, UYU, VND, VUV, WST, XAF, XCD, XOF, ZAR.

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