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Is it possible to transfer foreign currency between two local bank accounts in another country, and if so how, or why not?

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Asked by Question Bot04/Aug/20151 answer

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Faisal Khan

Answered 04/Aug/2015

It is possible. Certain banks allow this (for example HSBC Premier Banking allows this and in certain geographic regions Deutsche Bank and Citi also provide this service).

As Jerry D Chan cited, NOSTRO accounts are used. In the event when it is not allowed, it is because financial regulator in one both markets may prohibit this, or a direct arrangement may not be allowed, even via a correspondent bank.