--- title: How Long Do International Money Transfers Take? description: Wondering how long international transfers take? Learn what affects transfer times, compare providers, and discover the fastest way to send money abroad in 2024. image: https://info.247expatinsurance.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/In%20a%20quaint%20Spanish%20town%20the%20sun%20casts%20a%20warm%20glow%20on%20the%20cobblestone%20streets%20as%20a%20middle%20aged%20man%20in%20his%2030s%20stands%20patiently%20outside%20the%20bank%20his%20brow%20slightly%20furrowed%20in%20anticipation%20He%20glances%20at%20his%20phone%20then%20shifts%20his%20gaze%20to%20the%20bank%20statem.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/how-long-do-international-money-transfers-take#main-content) [info@247expatinsurance.com](mailto:info@247expatinsurance.com) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/247ExpatInsurance) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/247expatinsurance?igsh=MXFqZjJvYWVhbGR2bw==) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/247-expat-insurance) [Follow us on Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@247expatinsurance?_t=ZG-8s9beGFMqR7&_r=1) [![247-EXPAT-INSURANCE-BLUE-BLUE-Small](https://info.247expatinsurance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/247-EXPAT-INSURANCE-BLUE-BLUE-Small.webp?width=464&height=480&name=247-EXPAT-INSURANCE-BLUE-BLUE-Small.webp "247-EXPAT-INSURANCE-BLUE-BLUE-Small")](https://247expatinsurance.com/) - [Home](https://247expatinsurance.com) - [About Us](https://247expatinsurance.com/about/) - [Insurances](https://247expatinsurance.com/expat-insurance-services/) - [Car Insurance](https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/tag/car-insurance) - [Home Insurance](https://247expatinsurance.com/insurance/home-insurance/) - [Health Insurance](https://247expatinsurance.com/insurance/health-insurance-for-expats/) - [NLV Health Insurance](https://247expatinsurance.com/insurance/health-insurance-for-nlv/) - [DNV Health Insurance](https://247expatinsurance.com/insurance/digital-nomad-health-insurance/) - [Travel Insurance](https://247expatinsurance.com/insurance/travel-insurance-2/) - [Life Insurance](https://247expatinsurance.com/insurance/life-insurance/) - [Funeral Insurance](https://247expatinsurance.com/insurance/funeral-insurance/) - [FAQs](https://247expatinsurance.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Contact](https://247expatinsurance.com/contact) - [Get a Quote](https://247expatinsurance.com/get-a-quote/) - Call experts **Spain: [868 290 730](tel:868%20290%20730)** **UK: [0203 925 8884](tel:0203%20925%208884)** [![247 EXPAT INSURANCE](https://info.247expatinsurance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/247%20EXPAT%20INSURANCE%20BLUE%20BLUE.webp?width=116&height=120&name=247%20EXPAT%20INSURANCE%20BLUE%20BLUE.webp)](https://247expatinsurance.com/) - [Home](https://247expatinsurance.com/) - [About Us](https://247expatinsurance.com/about/) - [Insurances](https://247expatinsurance.com/expat-insurance-services/) - [FAQs](https://247expatinsurance.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Contact](https://247expatinsurance.com/contact) - [Get a Quote](https://247expatinsurance.com/get-a-quote/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://247expatinsurance.com/) - [About Us](https://247expatinsurance.com/about/) - [Insurances](https://247expatinsurance.com/expat-insurance-services/) - [FAQs](https://247expatinsurance.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Contact](https://247expatinsurance.com/contact) - [Get a Quote](https://247expatinsurance.com/get-a-quote/) May 1, 2025 1:15:00 AM # How Long Do International Money Transfers Take? ![Picture of 247 Expat Insurance](https://info.247expatinsurance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/favicon.png?width=50&name=favicon.png) [247 Expat Insurance](https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/author/247-expat-insurance) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/how-long-do-international-money-transfers-take) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/how-long-do-international-money-transfers-take) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/how-long-do-international-money-transfers-take) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/how-long-do-international-money-transfers-take) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://info.247expatinsurance.com/blog/how-long-do-international-money-transfers-take) ## **Tired of Waiting for Your Money to Arrive?** If you’ve ever sent money overseas and waited days for it to arrive — you’re not alone. International transfers can feel like a black hole: you send your money, and it vanishes for a few days before finally appearing in someone else’s account. But how long **should** it take? And which providers offer the **fastest and most reliable** delivery? Let’s explore the real answer — and how you can cut down the wait. --- ## **Average Time for International Transfers by Provider** ### **Wise (formerly TransferWise)** - **Timeframe:** 0–2 business days - **Same-day delivery** available for many major routes (e.g., GBP to EUR, USD to EUR) - Real-time tracking and delivery estimates - Speed depends on route, time of day, and verification status ### **PayPal** - **Timeframe:** Instant between PayPal accounts - **Bank withdrawal:** 1–3 business days (can be longer internationally) - Hidden fees often apply ### **Traditional Banks** - **Timeframe:** 2–7 business days - Transfers pass through intermediary banks - Often involve manual verification and slow processing - May not provide tracking or ETA --- ## **Factors That Affect Transfer Speed** ### **Currency Pair and Country** Some routes are faster than others. For example: - **GBP to EUR** – Often same-day - **USD to INR** – May take 1–2 days - **Less common currencies** – 3–5 business days or more ### **Verification and Processing Time** If you’re a new customer or sending a large amount, the provider may need to **verify your ID or payment method**, adding delays. ### **Weekends and Holidays** Banks don’t process payments on weekends or national holidays, which can delay transfers if sent late in the week. ### **Cut-Off Times** Sending money late in the day might miss a provider’s processing window, pushing the transfer to the next business day. --- ## **Real Example – Sending £1,000 to Spain** | **Provider** | **Speed** | **Fees** | **Exchange Rate** | **EUR Received** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Wise | Same-day | £4.89 | 1.17 | €1,163 ✅ | | PayPal | 1–2 days | ~3% built-in | 1.13 | €1,130 | | Bank | 3–5 days | £20+ | 1.12 | €1,100 | ✅ Wise is not only the fastest — it's also the most cost-efficient. --- ## **How to Speed Up Your Transfers** - **Verify your account early** – Complete ID verification before you need to send - **Use faster payment methods** – Debit card payments are often quicker than bank transfers - **Send early in the day** – Beat cut-off times for same-day processing - **Choose a provider with real-time tracking** – So you always know where your money is --- ## **Final Thoughts – Time Is Money, So Don’t Waste It** If fast, affordable international money transfers matter to you, it's worth switching to a provider built for speed and transparency. **Wise** offers real-time tracking, same-day delivery on many routes, and low fees — without sacrificing reliability. 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