How to Wire Money from California to Peru

Wiring money internationally from California to Peru is a fairly simple process, but you need to be careful to do it correctly and to verify each step along the way to make sure your money makes the journey safely.

So, how do you wire money from California to Peru?

• Making the wire transfer itself will be simple.
• You'll have to be able to verify the name and location of the recipient, as well as a variety of other details.
• You should have a wide range of options in terms of how (and how quickly) to send the money.
• In most cases it can be done within the same day, or even within a matter of hours, for a reasonable price.

You do have a variety of different businesses you can go to in order to wire money from California to Peru. Here are two of the companies who can help you.

Western Union

Probably the best known way to wire money, internationally or otherwise is Western Union.

• Wiring money from California to Peru via Western Union is a very simple process and you should also have a number of options in terms of how fast it arrives and how you send it.
• In most cases, you can choose to have the money sent immediately, overnight, or within three days (with fees that increase accordingly as the time frame is shortened, of course).
• You may also choose to send money via the Western Union website, over the telephone via Western Union's 800 number, or in person at a Western Union location – they have over 30,000 locations to choose from, so there is more than likely one near you.
• Your recipient will have to go to a location to receive the transfer, but luckily Western Union isn't just in California – they have locations all over Peru as well.

USPS

A fairly new option in the world of wire money transfers, the United States Postal Service does wire to Peru, and the task can be completed within 15 minutes.

• Similar to Western Union, you'll be charged a fee, and the recipient will have to go to a location in Peru to receive the money.
• Because USPS doesn't, obviously, have offices in other countries, the payouts must be picked up at a variety of convenient participating locations.

Keep in mind that each of the following processes will have various fees and surcharges associated with it, and some may have other restrictions, time limitations, or regulations that will apply. You will need to speak to the companies in question to verify all details before taking any definite action.

Other Options to Wire Money to Peru

If you find that wiring money via Western Union, USPS or another physical location is either too expensive or inconvenient, you may wish to consider:

• Online options such as Paypal
• Transferring money using an internationally-based bank such as Bank of America or Citicorp