Receive Money from Overseas

Police Bank can assist you when receiving payments from overseas in a foreign currency. We can help you determine the best way to handle these payments and provide the services to deposit them into your Police Bank Account.

Telegraphic Transfer

In general, the quickest and most convenient way for someone to send you funds from overseas is via a Telegraphic Transfer.

If you’re receiving a large amount of money, we recommend you request a Telegraphic Transfer for security and speed.

Foreign Currency Cheques (Cash Letters)

Many entities overseas still choose to send people in Australia a foreign payment in the form of a Foreign Draft or a Foreign Cheque. This is known as a Cash Letter.

Cash Letters are foreign Cheques or foreign drafts drawn on a bank in the same foreign country. Police Bank can exchange these documents into Australian dollars on your behalf. Clearance time for funds being converted into Australian dollars can vary, contact your local Service Centre for clearance time frames.

International Collections

International Collection items are foreign currency cheques or drafts drawn on a bank not in the same country as the currency of issue. With items such as these, Police Bank will send this item off for collection, clearance time for funds being converted into Australian dollars can vary, contact your local Service Centre for clearance time frames.