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International Wire Transfers

Send or receive funds in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies from around the world — wherever you are.

Get your money where it's going.

International wire transfers allow you to send and receive money in foreign currencies from around the world as soon as one business day.

Available to 90+ Countries

Send and receive money from countries around the world, from Australia to Thailand.

 

Competitive Exchange Rates

Save on exchange rate conversions when transferring money.

 

Send & Receive Funds Online

Manage international transactions securely from your computer or the City National Bank App.1

 

Real-Time Quotes

Get customized, real-time foreign exchange rate quotes to make the most informed decisions.

 

Make international payments easier.

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FAQs

For all eligible personal accounts, log in to your online account management tool to execute a wire transfer. Or contact your Relationship Manager or Funds Transfer Client Service specialist at (800) 575-5501 for assistance.

To minimize delays in crediting incoming funds to your City National account, please provide the following information to the individual or business that is initiating the wire:

  • Domestic: Wire Routing Transit Number (RTN/ABA) 122016066
  • International: SWIFT/BIC code CINAUS6L
  • Bank Name: City National Bank
  • City, State: Los Angeles, CA (regardless of where your account is located)
  • Beneficiary Name and Account No.: Name of account (as it shows on your bank statement), address, full account number

For a list of currencies and routing instructions plea,se view our Foreign Currency Wire Transfer Instructions.

The SWIFT address is eight or 11 alphanumeric characters long and is an international standard uniquely identifying any financial institution. The SWIFT address is also known as the Bank Identifier Code, or BIC.

 

City National Bank's SWIFT Code is: CINAUS6L

For a list of currencies and routing instructions, please view our Foreign Currency Wire Transfer Instructions.

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Currency Exchange

Get foreign currency from over 90 countries at competitive exchange rates.2

 

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Please view our Foreign Exchange Sales and Trading Practices for more information about our foreign exchange standards.

1. City National Bank App requires that you download the City National Bank App and is only available for select mobile devices. Requires setup in City National Online®. Message and data rates may apply.

2. Currency is sold or purchased at City National's announced rates. Currency returned following delivery will be repurchased at City National's then current purchase rate. A service charge may apply on a transaction under a stated U.S. dollar amount. Orders for currency cancelled following confirmation but before delivery are subject to reversal at City National's then current purchase rate. Special orders for currency not carried in stock must be prepaid. Other transaction minimums and service fees may apply. Ask us for details.