Ask first, pay later
Bank and transfer checklist
Tick things off as you go. Answers differ by country and provider, so ask them directly.
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Pressure to pay quickly, or a request to send money to someone you have not met, is a common sign of fraud. Stop and ask someone you trust.
Not financial advice. These tools only do sums on the numbers you type. Musafir Money never supplies exchange rates, fees or prices, and it is not a bank or a money-transfer service.
Good to know
- Answers differ by country and by provider, so ask the bank or transfer service directly.
- Pressure to pay quickly, or a request to send money to someone you have not met, is a common sign of fraud.
- Keep every receipt and reference number until the money has arrived.
Last checked November 2026. More tools: Money tools.