A few clear questions can help you follow a transfer and understand its costs.

The idea

Ask ¿Qué datos necesitan? for the required details, ¿Hay comisión? about a fee and ¿Cuándo llegará? about arrival.

Examples

  • ¿Qué datos necesitan para hacer la transferencia?What details do you need to make the transfer?
  • ¿Cuánto cobra el banco por enviar dinero al extranjero?How much does the bank charge to send money abroad?
  • Hice una transferencia ayer; ¿cuándo llegará a la cuenta?I made a transfer yesterday; when will it reach the account?
  • Mi hermana quiere saber si hay una comisión adicional.My sister wants to know whether there is an additional fee.
  • ¿Puede comprobar el número de referencia de mi transferencia?Can you check my transfer reference number?
  • Nos dijeron que el dinero podría tardar dos días hábiles.We were told that the money could take two business days to arrive.

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Watch out

Do not confuse días hábiles with calendar days: weekends and holidays may not count.

Try it yourself

  1. What is the transaction’s ___ number? (reference / kitchen)

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    referencia

    Referencia identifies the transaction you want the bank to check.

  2. Is there a ___ for sending the money? (fee / room)

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    comisión

    Comisión names a charge for sending the money.

  3. How many ___ days will it take to arrive? (business / small)

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    hábiles

    Hábiles specifies business days, the relevant unit for the expected wait.

Use it today

Imagine a delayed transfer and ask about its reference, fee and expected arrival.