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Karat Banking supports multiple ways to send money Navigate to Banking > Move Money > Send Money to get started. Note: Transfer limits vary by account. You can view your current limits under Settings > Banking > Banking limits.
Karat Transfers allow you to instantly move funds between Karat Banking members at no cost. To send a Karat Transfer, search for the recipient using the phone number associated with their Karat account.
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ACH transfers are free and typically take 3 to 5 business days to complete.
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Wires are processed the same business day if initiated before 1:30 PM PT.Domestic wires are free for Karat Premium members and $20 per wire for Standard members.
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Karat Banking supports international outbound wire transfers in U.S. dollars (USD). You can send international wires directly from your dashboard.International wires cost $40 per transfer. This fee applies to all account tiers, including Karat Premium. You must have sufficient available balance to cover both the full wire amount and the $40 wire fee. If sufficient funds are not available, the wire cannot be processed.

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How to send an international wire

1

Navigate to Send Money

Go to Banking > Move Money > Send Money and select International wire as the transfer method.
2

Select or add a recipient

Choose a saved beneficiary or add a new one. When adding a new beneficiary, you’ll need to provide:
  • Recipient’s full legal name
  • Recipient’s address (street, city, and country)
  • Receiving bank’s SWIFT/BIC code (8 or 11 characters)
  • Recipient’s bank account number
  • An optional routing number
Saved beneficiaries can be reused for future transfers.
3

Enter transfer details

Enter the transfer amount in USD and a description for the recipient (up to 140 characters). The $40 fee is shown before you confirm.
4

Review and confirm

Review the transfer details, including the recipient, amount, fee, and estimated arrival. Confirm to submit the transfer.
International wires typically take 1 to 5 business days to arrive. Actual delivery timelines may vary depending on the receiving bank and international clearing procedures.
International wires are sent in U.S. dollars only. Currency conversion, if applicable, is handled by the receiving bank. The $40 wire fee is charged separately from the transfer amount.
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