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International money transfer: what it is

Sending money to a person or an account in another country: from your account to a foreign bank, through a money transfer system, or by phone number to some countries.

In Russian: Денежный перевод за границу·Denezhny perevod za granitsu

Banks, deposits and payments Checked by the editorial team Checked: September 2026
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In Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus

Russia

From 8 December 2025 the Bank of Russia abolished the monthly limits on foreign-currency transfers abroad for Russian citizens and residents of friendly countries ($1 million to an account and $10,000 through transfer systems). Restrictions remain for non-residents from unfriendly countries. Fees and available countries depend on the bank; residents, as a rule, must notify the tax office of their foreign accounts.

Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, transfers abroad go through banks and transfer systems; for large sums the bank may ask for documents under the National Bank's currency control rules.

Belarus

In Belarus, individuals make transfers abroad through banks and transfer systems; the bank may ask about the purpose of the transfer and the source of the money.

Sources: Bank of Russia: restrictions on transferring funds abroad («Банк России: ограничения на перевод средств за рубеж»)

This information is for reference only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Prepared by our editorial team, last checked: September 2026. Found an error? Write to us.

Related terms

Faster Payments SystemA Bank of Russia service for instant transfers between different banks by phone number and for paying in shops by QR code. Money arrives within seconds, at any time of day.Official Bank of Russia exchange rateThe rate of a foreign currency to the rouble that the Bank of Russia sets every working day. It is used for taxes, accounting and payments "in roubles at the rate", but you usually cannot buy currency at it.Bank account for a foreignerAn account and card with a Russian bank that a foreigner opens for salary, purchases and money transfers home. The bank checks the documents and the legality of the person's stay.Account block under Law 115-FZRestrictions on an account or card that a bank imposes if it considers transactions suspicious under the anti-money laundering law (115-FZ). You can have them lifted by explaining the transactions with documents.Tax residentA person who has spent at least 183 days in the country within 12 consecutive months. The status, not citizenship, decides the personal income tax (НДФЛ) rate: usually 13% for residents and 30% for non-residents.

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