bank transfer

[pinkcowprint]

Hi,i need to send a bank transfer to China but am a bit unsure as ive never sent one before.Can ieither use cash or my credit card to send the money and will any bank let me do this?im with natwest but there bank is HSBC.Will i be ok to do it in my natwest bank?thanks!
p.s,im sending �300 if that helps!

[Postdog]

Can't answer except to say do not use your credit card. Any cash type transaction will cost you a lot more than goods. Surely your bank can advise how to - or if they - can do it.

[khana]

Your Bank will do it for you, if you pop in to your local branch they will complete a form for you.

You will need to bring along the beneficiary Bank details including the SWIFT code of the HSBC Bank in China, the account number of the payee and their full name, as well as the address of the branch. Then you need to advise them if you want the funds sent in GBP or Yuan.

It will probably cost between �20-30 to send the funds and you also need to tell them if you need an exact amount credited. If you do, they will ensure that any correspondent Bank charges will be debited to your account separately rather then deducting them from the funds being sent.