They will ask what currency you desire, the amount, and to whom the check should be made payable to. The entire process should take from 1 to 7 days. The cost is roughly the same as a wire transfer. Alternatively, you can write a check in your local currency for the equivalent amount in foreign currency. The purpose of this information is to illustrate the relative ease of handling foreign currencies when doing business internationally.
Conditions vary from bank to bank, and country to country.
Call your local bank to verify details of any proposed transaction. If you have questions, comments, or information that you feel should be included in this FAQ, please don't hesitate to send them to us.