Wired and Ready: Your Guide to Fast, Secure Wire Transfers

Whether you're paying for your dream car, closing on a home, or sending funds overseas—sometimes, you need your money to move quickly and securely. That’s where wire transfers come in.

At Fox Communities Credit Union, sending or receiving a wire transfer is easier than you think. Let’s walk through how it works, what you’ll need, and how to do it safely.

What is a wire transfer, anyway?

A wire transfer is one of the fastest, most secure ways to send money directly from your account to someone else’s—whether they’re across town or across the globe. It’s a digital handshake between banks that moves funds fast and gets the job done.

Sending Money Within the U.S. (Domestic Wires)

  • Cutoff Time: 3:00 PM CST (Monday–Friday, no Federal holidays)
  • Outgoing Wire Fee: $18
  • Delivery Time: Usually 1–2 business days
  • Incoming Fee (if you’re receiving): $10
  • Same-day deposit if everything checks out

International wires take a bit more planning but we’ve got you covered:

  • Cutoff Time: 1:00 PM CST (Monday–Friday)
  • Outgoing Wire Fee: $100
  • Delivery Time: Can take up to 10 business days
  • Incoming Fee: $10
  • Funds must be sent in U.S. dollars