Wire Transfers
Step 1. Gather Information
The information you need depends on whether you’re sending or receiving and whether you’re sending money within the US or internationally.
Domestic
Easily transfer funds within the US states and territories.
- Fee: $20
- Expected wait: 1–2 business days
International
To wire funds overseas, you can send the money in foreign currency or US dollars. To limit delays and ensure the funds reach their intended destination, contact the payee for their financial institution’s wiring instructions.
- Fee: $25
- Expected wait: 5–7 business days
Required Information for Domestic Transfers
Your Information
- Name
- Sender address (if sending more than $3,000)
- Account number
Payee Information
- Name
- Payee address (if sending more than $3,000)
- Account number
- Account type (e.g., checking, savings, brokerage)
Transfer Information
- Transfer amount
- Third-party status
- Additional wiring instructions (if applicable)
- Type and purpose of wire
Receiving Financial Institution Information
- Name and address
- Routing number (ABA)
- Corresponding or intermediary bank name and routing number (if applicable)
Required Information for International Transfers
Required Information for Recipients
Step 2. Request Forms
Start the transfer by filling out the Domestic or International Wire Transfer Form and providing it to Navy Federal through one of the following methods. Third-party requests greater than $5,000 must be submitted in writing, through a secure message or by visiting a branch.
Receiving Transfers
Wire deposits can be made to your savings, checking or Money Market Savings Account, as well as to any loan, credit card, mortgage, Checking Line of Credit or lease account.
- Fee: $0, though the sending financial institution may charge to initiate transfer
- Expected wait: Same day processing, if received prior to 7:30 pm, EST
What you will need:
In order to receive a domestic or international wire transfer, provide the following information to the sending financial institution:
- Name as titled on NFCU account
- Account number to which the funds should be credited
- Navy Federal's Routing/ABA Number: 256074974
- Navy Federal's address: 820 Follin Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180
- Navy Federal's SWIFT/BIC: NFCUUS33XXX
For international transfers, members should instruct the sending financial institution to use a corresponding bank to facilitate the transfer to your account. Navy Federal only receives US currency.
FAQs
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Disclosures
Additional information may be required, depending on the country to which you're sending funds. Navy Federal won't send wire transfers to Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen or the Crimean, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
USA Patriot Act—important information about opening a new account: Federal law requires that we obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. Within this application, we ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents. Approval of your application may be delayed pending further verification of your identity.