The amount of money you can transfer offshore depends on your location and the bank or transfer service you use. Here are some general guidelines:
Transfer Limits by Country
- Nigeria: The Central Bank of Nigeria permits individuals to send up to $10,000 per transaction. Banks may require paperwork to confirm the source of funds and intended use of transfers involving substantial amounts.
- United States: There's no official cap on funds you can send overseas, but banks have restrictions on total amounts per transaction or period. Transfers over $10,000 must be reported to the IRS.
- India: Residents can send up to $250,000 for investments, gifts, and travel under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme, requiring prior clearance from the Reserve Bank of India.
- China: Citizens have a $50,000 annual limit, requiring State Administration of Foreign Exchange approval for sums exceeding this cap.
- South Africa: Residents don't need special permission for offshore transfers up to 1 million rand. Transfers exceeding this amount require a tax clearance certificate.
Transfer Limits by Service Provider
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Banks:
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Bank of America: $1,000 for online personal account transfers, $5,000 for small business accounts. Higher limits apply for branch transfers.
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Chase Bank: $25,000 per day for standard accounts, $100,000 per day for Private Client and Sapphire customers.
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Wells Fargo: Limits vary by account type.
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Specialist Services:
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Wise: No limits for sending CAD to a recipient's bank via bank transfer, up to $1.6 million via wire transfer.
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OFX: No upper limit, aside from compliance with legislation.
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Remitly: Up to $30,000 for fully verified accounts.
Additional Considerations
- Reporting Requirements: Transfers over $10,000 must be reported to the IRS or relevant authorities.
- Anti-Money Laundering Laws: Banks and transfer