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seeker4ever
Jan 24, 2009, 02:29 PM
Hi,
My sister is in some urgent need in the UK and I want to transfer money from US to her. Are there any legal implications? Is there a limit on money that I can transfer to her?
All transfer would be through SWIFT
Thanks for your help.
excon
Jan 25, 2009, 04:10 AM
Hello s:
No, there are no restrictions, legal implications, or limits. This, of course, assuming the money is legal and all taxes due have been paid.
excon
cdad
Jan 25, 2009, 07:31 PM
Depends on how much your sending by wire or other electronic means. The cap is around 12,000. If your sending a substantial amount then I would document everything so there is no question of illegal activities.
Before sending ask the institution if there is any limits or red flags.
lawanwadee
Jan 25, 2009, 10:25 PM
Hi,
My sister is in some urgent need in the UK and I want to transfer money from US to her. Are there any legal implications? Is there a limit on money that I can transfer to her?
All transfer would be through SWIFT
Thanks for your help.
Make sure each transaction is less than $10,000 so it won't required inspection by the fed...
excon
Jan 26, 2009, 05:57 AM
Hello again, s:
The United States has a REPORTING limit involving transactions of $10,000 or more in CASH. CASH is the key because drug dealers launder their CASH, and it's drug dealers that they want to catch - not YOU. If you're sending money that is already IN a bank account, then you have NOTHING to fear.
It's a REPORTING limit too - not a MONEY limit. Therefore, you can send jillions and even another jillion as long as the taxes have been paid on it.
excon