BFROtherNegotiable
Bank Fee / Telegraphic Transfer (TT) Charge
Bank charges for international wire transfers (TT) used to pay suppliers, freight forwarders, and other parties. Faced with SWIFT fees, intermediary bank charges, and currency conversion spreads.
Per Shipment
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
$15–$200
flat rate
Traditional bank TT: $20-$60 outgoing + $15-$40 intermediary fees. Total: $30-$200. Multi-currency platforms (Wise): $1-$5.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Negotiable — discuss with your freight forwarder.
Bank fees are negotiable with relationship managers. Online banking FX transfers (Wise, Payoneer) are significantly cheaper - often 10-50x less than traditional bank TT.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: Per transaction
Chargeable Unit
Flat Rate
Formula / Calculation
BFR = Sending Bank Fee + Intermediary Bank Fees + Receiving Bank Fee + Currency Conversion SpreadbankingTTwire transferSWIFT
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my TT transfer cost more than the bank said?
Intermediary/correspondent bank fees are deducted mid-transfer. Use banks with direct correspondent relationships to reduce this.
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