Wire Transfers

Send money across town or across the world

Moving money between Monterra Credit Union and other financial institutions is a simple process. 

Wire funds securely and safely

Send money in U.S. dollars or a foreign currency

No fee for incoming transfers

A small fee applies for outgoing transfers 

You'll need this information about the financial institution receiving the wire: 

  • 9-digit routing number (known as the ABA number)
  • Institution name
  • Branch address
  • Phone number
  • Name of account holder at receiving institution
  • Account number of deposit account at receiving institution
  • Type of account at receiving institution (savings, checking, money market)
  • For the funds to be sent the same day, outgoing international wire forms must be received before 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday.

Provide this information to the financial institution sending the wire: 

  • Monterra Credit Union
    P.O. Box 910
    Redwood City, CA 94064
  • (650) 363-1725
  • Routing number: 321174851
  • Name of account holder (your name)
  • Receiving account type (savings, checking, money market)
  • Your MICR number, which can be found in your online banking, mobile app, checks, or by contacting us

You'll need to collect some or all of the following information: 

Originator information (sender of funds)

  • Your name, account number, address, phone
  • Amount of wire in U.S. dollars or foreign currency

Receiving Bank

  • Name and address of the financial institution receiving funds, plus its phone number
  • Required codes - SWIFT Number, Sort Code, Routing Number, Bank Code or IBAN
  • ABA Routing/Transit Number of the receiving financial institution

Beneficiary information (receiver of funds)

  • Full name (as it appears on the account), account number, address, and province or region
  • Date of birth
  • Financial institution the funds are being routed or payable through
  • Wire purpose
  • Branch information
  • Originator to beneficiary information

Once the funds leave the U.S. banking system and are out of the country, Monterra Credit Union does not have control over the process. It can take anywhere from two days to two weeks before it is credited to the account in the foreign country.

For the funds to be sent the same day, outgoing international wire forms must be received before 11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday.

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