Receiving an international wire transfer at CIBC
CIBC uses different bank codes depending on the currency and location of the sending bank. Here are some of the most common bank codes used for receiving foreign wire transfers:
SWIFT Code: CIBCCATT: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in Canadian dollars (CAD) from foreign banks.
Transit Number and Institution Number: These codes are used for receiving wire transfers in Canadian dollars (CAD) from banks located within Canada.
ABA Routing Number: 021000089: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in U.S. dollars (USD) from banks located within the United States.
CHIPS UID: 0902: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in U.S. dollars (USD) from foreign banks that are members of the Clearing House Interbank Payments System (CHIPS).
Fedwire ABA Routing Number: 026009593: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in U.S. dollars (USD) from banks located outside of the United States.
It's important to note that specific bank codes may vary depending on the currency and location of the sending bank, and it's recommended to confirm the correct codes with CIBC before initiating a wire transfer. Additionally, CIBC may charge fees for receiving wire transfers, so it's important to check the current fees and policies before initiating a transaction.
CIBC credit card FX fees
CIBC offers several credit cards with different foreign transaction fees. Here are some examples:
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card: This card charges a foreign transaction fee of 2.5% of each transaction in Canadian dollars.
CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card: This card charges a foreign transaction fee of 2.5% of each transaction in Canadian dollars.
CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card: This card charges a foreign transaction fee of 2.5% of each transaction in Canadian dollars.
CIBC Platinum Visa Card: This card charges a foreign transaction fee of 2.5% of each transaction in Canadian dollars.
It's important to note that credit card terms and conditions can change, so it's always a good idea to check the current fees and policies before applying for or using a credit card for foreign transactions.
If you wish to save on exchange rates and foreign ATM fees then you should consider the Wise multi-currency card.
What is the
CIBC Send Money conversion rate for USD to INR?
The CIBC USD to INR exchange rate is 79.16. This is -8.1% compared to the latest USD-INR mid-market rate 86.18.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Indian rupee (INR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
CIBC - Dollar to Rupee comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
CIBC and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-INR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do CIBC USD-INR rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
USD to INR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to INR exchange rate is Wise at 85.67, -0.59% from the latest mid-market rate 86.18.
The next best is XE at 85.66, -0.6% from the mid-rate.
Then Western Union at 84.8, which is -1.6% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 78.3 at -9.1% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 77.78 at -9.7% and the Citibank rate is 81.75 at -5.1% compared to the mid-rate 86.18.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks like CIBC often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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