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Wachovia is one of the largest international banks in the world today. We have a vast global presence along with the technology and people to help meet your needs. We have provided you with information on some of the most commonly used international transactions.
Visit any of our financial centers to place a currency order. You can also order currency by calling 800-WACHOVIA (800-922-4684), and we will send the currency to the financial center of your choice. If you order directly at a financial center, the currency will be delivered in 24 to 48 hours. If you order over the phone before 1:00pm local time, the currency will arrive at the financial center within 24 to 48 hours, or you can specify that it be delivered to your home. Foreign currency is no longer held at any financial centers, so allow yourself ample time for it to be delivered.
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The Euro is the single new currency of the European Economic Monetary Union (EMU). Effective January 1, 2002, the currency of the countries listed below were replaced with the Euro. These 12 currencies have been withdrawn from circulation. New banknotes and coins have now been issued, however the traditional currencies of these 12 countries (French Franc, Lira, etc.) may still be redeemed or exchanged for the Euro at banks.
If you need to send a foreign exchange wire, check, or draft in any of these 12 currencies, please note that they are now denominated in the Euro. If you are traveling to any of the 12 countries and need foreign currency, you will receive Euros as well. If using an ATM machine in any of these countries, the new Euro will be dispensed.
The official abbreviation for the Euro is "EUR" and the symbol is [IMAGE: "The Euro Symbol"].
The following currencies have now been replaced by the Euro:
ATS
BEF
DEM
ESP
FIM
FRF
GRD
IEP
ITL
LUF
NLG
PTE
(Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom are not participating, but may do so at a later date)
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You can use your Check Card to make purchases at millions of locations all over the world. You can also withdraw money worldwide at over 890,000 Visa/Plus® ATMs. Money will be dispensed in local currency. An International Service Assessment (ISA) fee of 2% will be applied to each international transaction. To learn more about currency conversion or to use Visa's exchange rate calculator, please visit Visa's currency exchange Web site.
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Our branches and offices overseas do not conduct personal business. They serve only corporate and bank customers. You will need to find another bank in the country you are visiting to conduct personal business.
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As one of the largest international banks in the world today, we can easily help you make payments overseas. You can send either an international wire or an international draft by visiting a local financial center or by calling 800-WACHOVIA (800-922-4684).
For wires, you will need to supply your bank specialist with:
Your account will be debited for the amount of the wire and a separate wire charge, and you will be given a wire reference number. You may want to confirm with your beneficiary that the funds were received.
For drafts, you only need to supply the following:
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Wachovia is also prohibited from directly or indirectly providing banking services to any person or entity that has been designated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Information regarding OFAC sanctions programs can be found at www.ustreas.gov/ofac/.
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