Send Money to France | How to Send Money to France - Wise, formerly TransferWise (2024)

FAQs

Can I send money to France with Wise? ›

With Transferwise you can send money to France using the real mid-market exchange rate. It's a quick and convenient way to get your cash, with no hidden fees. *Please see terms of use and product availability for your region or visit Wise fees and pricing for the most up to date pricing and fee information.

What information do I need about my recipient? You'll need their full name, full address (we don't accept PO boxes), bank account number, ACH or wire routing number (or ABA), and account type. If you're sending to an individual, please include their first and last names and use only Latin characters (a-z).

Use your Visa or Mastercard debit card to send to a bank account, debit card, mobile wallet, or for cash pickup in France to thousands of places where you see the MoneyGram sign. With low fees and great exchange rates that are affordable, MoneyGram is fast, reliable, and convenient, so start sending today.

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You've got a few key options if you need to send money to France: Wire transfer to France – most banks will let you send money internationally online, by visiting a branch or by phone. Payments to EUR will be sent directly from your bank account to your recipient's local bank account in your chosen currency.

Can I send money through Zelle internationally? Zelle is only available for customers with a US bank account and US registered mobile number. That means it's not an option for sending international payments to friends and family overseas.

BOSS Money is a secure and easy way to send money to France. To start sending money from the USA, all you need to do is select France as the country you are sending money to, enter the amount of money you want to send to your beneficiary and select the method of payment such as Bank Deposit.

When making a transfer from USD, you need to enter your US Social Security number (SSN) so that we can identify you.

Does Wise report transfers to IRS? ›

As and when Wise is obligated to collect and report customer tax and financial information to tax authorities we will do so. In addition to tax requirements, other regulations may require Wise to collect certain data, like transactions over a certain threshold, and report it to regulatory bodies.

You do not need a Wise Account to receive money. In fact, all you need is bank details for the currency you want to receive a payment in, and your Wise transfer will be securely deposited to your normal bank account for convenience.

Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to France

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

A money transfer from the USA (USD) to France (EUR) should arrive in 8 hours. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We'll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

From €50,000 you must provide specific documents. For the transfer of cash unaccompanied, by freight, post and parcel post or by business of post, more than €10,000, customs may ask you to complete a disclosure statement. You can consult the customs website for more information on the declaration of disclosure.

The Wise card works in much the same way as your bank-issued debit card. While you're overseas, you can spend and withdraw cash with your card just like you would in the UK.

Add a new recipient

Select if you're sending to yourself, someone else, or a business. If you have their bank details, check the box and add them in — we'll send money to that account. If you don't have their bank details, just enter their email address.

In short, there is a basic choice to make. You can make a US Dollars to Euros transfer using a bank or a money transfer specialist. Typically, a money transfer specialist is your best option for a large US Dollars to Euros transfer because they can get you a better exchange rate and charge lower fees.