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IntroductionInternational Remittances

Last updated:2023/11/25 Print
Outward Remittance: It is fast, safe and convenient.
Target Group: Customers with Chunghwa Post accounts and natural persons (individuals) without Chunghwa Post accounts.
International outward remittance:
It is made via telegraphic transfer ( T / T ). The remitter shall provide the beneficiary's name, address including Street, City, State, Zip Code and Country(P. O. box is not allowed), telephone number, A/C number(An IBAN Code is required for payment to Europe), A/C with bank, and SWIFT Code.
This service offers you to send funds across multiple countries.
Currency: USD, HKD, EUR, or CNY.
Outward Remittance from Taiwan to Mainland China:
It is made via telegraphic transfer ( T / T ). The remitter shall provide the beneficiary's name, address including Street, City, Province, Zip Code and Country(P. O. box is not allowed), telephone number, A/C number, A/C with bank, and SWIFT Code.
It shall be limited to USD 30,000(or equivalent) for each transaction.
For CNY remittance, it shall be limited to CNY 20,000 per day per person, and only Taiwan Area residents with Personal identification document can remit CNY.
Currency: USD, HKD, EUR, or CNY.
On-line Post Office also offers International Outward Remittance Services; please contact our designated post offices which deal with International Remittances in advance. Please click here for more information.
Inward Remittance:
Types of Remittance : T/T (Telegraphic Transfer)
Currency: USD, HKD, EUR, CNY
Please instruct the payment as following:
Account with Bank : Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd.
SWIFT Code : CHPYTWTP
Bank Address : No.55, Sec. 2, Jinshan S. Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan , R.O.C.
Beneficiary's Name : Beneficiary's English Name
Beneficiary's Account No.(14 digits)
Beneficiary's Telephone Number and Address, including Street, City, State, Zip Code and Country
Please click here for details of remittance instruction as a reference.
International Postal Money Order ("MO"):It is safe and convenient for remitting overseas.
List System:
Detail of remittance is written on detail list of international postal MO and sent by remitting country to exchange bureau of post office located in beneficiary's country.
According to the detail list, exchange bureau will make paying order and deliver the order to beneficiary for cashing it.
Countries adopting list system include Italy and Malaysia.
Inward remittance: The post office appointed and listed on the Domestic Paying Order by our company is available for cashing the Domestic Paying Order.
Outward remittance: It shall be limited to USD 30,000 for each transaction.
Target Group: Customers with Chunghwa Post accounts and natural persons (individuals) without Chunghwa Post accounts.
Applying Procedure:
Please bring your valid identity document to designated post offices which offer International Remittance Services:
Taiwan Area residents: Personal identification document.
Mainland Area residents: Exit and Entry Permit or Resident Certificate.
Hong Kong and Macao Area residents: Exit and Entry Permit, the temporary entry permit notice, or Resident Certificate.
Residents of other countries or districts: Passport, Exit and Entry Permit, or Resident Certificate.
Please click here for details of international remittance service fees as a reference.
Notification:
For natural persons without Chunghwa Post accounts, the maximum amount of outward remittance via T/T and International Postal Money Order shall be limited to USD 1,000 (or equivalent) per person per day.
Chunghwa Post only receives NTD for the amount and fee of remittance. The refund is paid in NTD at the buying exchange rate in transaction.
In addition to the fee charged from remitter or beneficiary, any additional service fees are charged by the correspondent bank or beneficiary bank with reference to international customs and such extra costs will be deducted from the amount remitted.
The applicant agrees to reimburse Chunghwa Post for any costs incurred as a result of application for enquire, amendment, or refund concerning the Outward Remittance.
The available exchange rates over the counter are according to our quoted exchange rates at that time in transaction.
If the amount of remittance is equal to or over NTD 500,000, the applicant shall also fill out “Declaration Statement of Foreign Exchange Receipts and Disbursements or Transactions” as required by Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
A single remittance exceeding NTD 500,000 by a natural person under 18 years of age, bearing a Citizen's ID Card, a relevant Taiwan Area Resident Certificate, or an Alien Resident Certificate with a validity of more than one year from the date of issuance may not be processed until the declarant has received approval from the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by submitting the Declaration Statement along with evidencing documents.
The outward remittance beneficiary shall comply with the local banking laws and regulations when settling the remittance.
To comply with regulations related to anti-money laundering and the prevention of the financing of terrorism, Chunghwa Post is prohibited from making international remittances involving countries subject to international sanctions or countries prohibited by Chunghwa Post.
Remitting CNY to Mainland China will be subject to the relevant laws and regulations of Mainland China. If it does not meet the qualification requirements under local laws and regulations, the client may bear the following risks when engaging in CNY transactions:
a. If the client remits CNY to Mainland China but such remittance could not be completed due to the aforementioned reason, Chunghwa Post will assist in the return of such remitted amount. The required postal/telecom fees and service fees charged by foreign banks should be borne by the client and will be deducted from the returned amount directly. Please be advised that the laws and regulations in Mainland China may change at any time and from time to time.
b. The client should fully understand that CNY will be subject to fluctuations in exchange rates and such fluctuations may result in transaction risks and evaluation losses.
Please click here for details of Foreign Exchange Rates as a reference.
Please click here for designated post offices offering international remittance services.