Frequently Asked Questions

Send money to a bank account from qatar

What is an International Bank Account Number (IBAN)?

 
An IBAN is used in some countries to uniquely identify a customer’s bank account. The IBAN consists of an alphabetical country code followed by two digits, and then up to thirty-five characters for the bank account number. Some countries require that payment sent from Australia include an IBAN. You can refer to our Direct to Bank Account country information to see what details are needed for each country.

How long does a “Direct to Bank Account” money transfer take?

“Direct to bank account” money transfers vary by country and can take up to 5 days. For details, refer to our Direct to Bank Account country information.

In which countries can I send money directly to my receiver’s bank account?

Check our Direct to Bank Account country information to see in which countries the service is available. You’ll see the bank information you’ll need and how long it will take for the money to be deposited into your receiver’s bank account in each country in which the service is available.

What is a bank code how to find my receiver’s bank code?

A bank code is a series of numbers, used to identify banks around the world. They usually consist of between 3 to 23 digits, depending on the bank and the country.

You may also find a bank code called as:

  • BSB
  • SWIFT Code
  • BIC (Bank Identification Code)
  • CHIPS (Clearing House Inter-Bank Payment System) – US and Canada only
  • NCC (National Clearing Code)
  • BSC (Bank Sort Code)
  • IFSC (Indian Financial System Code)

For some countries you may need an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in addition to the bank code.

Ask your receiver for the bank code and IBAN (if applicable). You can refer to our Direct to Bank Account country information to see which details are required for each country.

What is a Bank Identification Code (BIC)?

 
A BIC is a code used to identify banks worldwide. A BIC is the same as a SWIFT code. The terms are interchangeable. A BIC will either have 8 or 11 digits.

Ask your receiver, if BIC is required in their country—you can check our Direct to Bank Account country information to confirm the information you’ll need.

How do I send money to a bank account from Qatar?

Just choose the Direct to Bank Account service when you send online or at an agent location. You’ll need the receiver’s bank account details. The requirements vary by country, but usually include:
  • Your receiver’s bank name and code.
  • Your receiver’s bank account number.

Check our Direct to Bank Account country information to see which countries the service is available to and the information needed for each country.

Can I send money directly to a bank account?

Yes, the Western Union “direct to bank account” service is an easy and convenient way to send funds directly to a receiver’s bank account in selected countries.