Sending and Receiving Wire Transfers (2024)

How to receive a wire transfer

To receive a wire transfer to your CIBC bank account, you must give the sender the following information:

For guidance on locating information, please refer to our FAQ.

Required information

CIBC beneficiary details

Bank name

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Bank address

The complete branch address of your transit — street, city, province, postal code, country

SWIFT BIC code

CIBCCATT

Canadian clearing code and format

//CC0010NNNNN
NNNNN = your 5 digit transit number

CIBC institution number

0010

Transit

Your 5-digit branch transit, including all zeros

Beneficiary account number

Your 7-digit account number

Beneficiary name

Your complete name as it appears on your statement

Beneficiary address

Your complete address as it appears on your statement — street, city, province or state, postal code or zip code, country

If you are receiving funds in USD currency from the U.S., please use Wells Fargo as an intermediary bank by including the additional details below:

Required information

Intermediary bank details

Bank name

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

Bank address

New York, NY, US

SWIFT code

PNBPUS3NNYC

CHIPS ID

0509

Fedwire or ABA

026005092

How to send a wire transfer

To send a wire transfer from your CIBC account, you will need to obtain the banking information from your recipient.

Please reach out to the recipient for their banking information.

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Once you have all the information necessary to send a wire transfer, visit a CIBC Banking Centre.

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Sending less than $30,000 internationally?

Use CIBC Global Money Transfer™ to transfer money to over 120 countries including India, the Philippines, China and the United States for $0 transfer1 fee via online or mobile banking.

Learn more about global money transfer.

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Sending and Receiving Wire Transfers (2024)

FAQs

How do you explain wire transfer? ›

A wire transfer is a method of transmitting money electronically between people or businesses in which no physical money is exchanged. The sender is the one who provides all the instructions for the transfer, which may include the recipient's name, bank, account number, amount, and sometimes a pickup location.

Why would a bank reject a wire transfer? ›

Can a bank reject a wire transfer? Yes, a bank can reject a wire transfer. This could happen for a several reasons, including inaccurate information, suspicious account activity, or insufficient funds.

Is it safe to give wiring instructions? ›

They are generally considered safe as long as the sender is confident the transaction is valid, and the wiring instructions are accurate.

Is Zelle a wire transfer? ›

As we've clarified, Zelle relies on ACH payment methods, as opposed to wire transfers. However, the platform also leverages its close connection with network banks to expedite processing making it seem closer to wire transfers in certain applications.

What are the risks of receiving a wire transfer? ›

Some of the risks associated with wire transfers include:
  • Fraudulent wire transfers: Hackers can intercept wire transfers and redirect them to their own accounts. ...
  • Identity theft: Criminals can use your personal information to create fake wire transfers, which can lead to identity theft.

What are examples of wire transfers? ›

Wire transfers are typically used to send large amounts of money quickly. For example, you may be asked to send your down payment funds via wire transfer if you're buying a home. You can send a wire transfer through your bank, credit union, or a business like Western Union or MoneyGram.

What are the red flags for wire transfers? ›

It might be bizarre phrasing, awkward English, poor grammatical choices, incorrect punctuation, or simply weird spacing or capitalization. These all suggest that you may be dealing with someone other than a legitimate contact.

Can money get lost in a wire transfer? ›

Wire transfers are quite secure, but they do carry some risks. Since wire transfers require the recipient's bank account number and a network code or SWIFT code, any errors in these numbers (such as incorrect digits) can sidetrack your transfer, or result in it being deposited into the wrong account.

What are the disadvantages of bank wire transfer? ›

Wire Transfers Cons
  • High costs. Not surprisingly, there's a price to pay for the convenience of wire transfers. Fees vary for this digital payment option depending on the provider or method used (online, over the phone, or in person). ...
  • Irrevocability. Once a wire transfer is sent, the transaction cannot be reversed.

What is the safest way to do a wire transfer? ›

If you need to send a wire transfer, use a reputable financial institution with strong security protocols. Encryption technology and two-factor authentication are musts. Before sending any funds, make sure you know who's on the receiving end and double-check all the information provided.

Is it safe to give out account and routing number for wire transfer? ›

Although a routing number is essentially public information, it's important to safeguard both your account number and routing number in order to protect your accounts. If a fraudster knows your routing number they can easily tell which financial institution your funds are at, putting you at risk of phishing attempts.

Can someone take back a wire transfer? ›

Wire transfers are used to send money electronically from one bank account to another. Sending money this way is like sending cash in that, once sent, the wire transfer typically cannot be reversed. Wired funds are considered the property of the recipient and wire transfers may be final.

Does a wire transfer happen immediately? ›

If transfers occur between accounts at the same financial institution, they can take less than 24 hours. Wire transfers via a non-bank money transfer service may happen within minutes. If you're sending money to another country, however, it may take as many as five days for the recipient to receive their funds.

How much does a bank charge for a wire transfer? ›

Average wire transfer fees

Wire transfer fees have a wide range – from $0 to $50, depending on how and where you're sending the money. Domestic outgoing wire transfer fees typically range from $0 to $35, while international outgoing wire transfer fees are usually $35-50.

What information is needed to receive a wire transfer? ›

In order for you (the recipient) to receive the funds, the sender needs to know:
  1. Your full name, as it appears on the account.
  2. Your full account number.
  3. For domestic wires, your routing number.
  4. For international wires, they need to use a Swift Code instead of the routing number. ...
  5. The address for incoming wire transfers is:

What is the difference between a wire transfer and a regular transfer? ›

Wire transfers typically offer the fastest transfer speeds when sending money domestically, with funds usually available the next business day or even the same day in many cases. Meanwhile, ACH payments can take a little longer, often up to three days for funds to become available.

How long does a wire transfer take to go through? ›

If transfers occur between accounts at the same financial institution, they can take less than 24 hours. Wire transfers via a non-bank money transfer service may happen within minutes. If you're sending money to another country, however, it may take as many as five days for the recipient to receive their funds.

What is the difference between a wire transfer and a deposit? ›

Generally, direct deposits are for ongoing payments, like salary/payroll, whereas wire transfers are for single (generally large) payments to another person or institution.

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