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🟦🟥⬜✨Sending money to the United States of America (USA)

This article explains the current rules and requirements for sending an international transfer to the United States of America (USA) through Neema, including sending to a bank account.

Important notes and restrictions

  • Individual transfers only: Sending is supported only to individuals (no business transfers).

  • Language requirements: Use Latin letters only (a-z) with no special characters.

  • Name length limit: Recipient names are limited to a maximum of 18 characters. If longer, it must be shortened to a bank-accepted format.

  • Address rules:

    • Complete residential address is required. PO Boxes are strictly not accepted.

    • No special characters in house numbers.

    • State must use the official 2-letter abbreviation.

  • US domestic routing: Transfers are processed as domestic US transfers. No IBAN is required.

Sending to bank accounts

  • Required information of the beneficiary:

    • First and last name (individuals only, no businesses)

    • Account number (4–17 digits, digits only)

    • Routing number (ABA / ACH / RTN / Fedwire – 9 digits)

    • Full residential address (House Number, Street Name, Apt/Suite, City, State 2-letter abbreviation, ZIP Code)

      Address Example: 123 Main Street, Apt 4B, Miami, FL, 33101

  • First-time receiver steps:

    1. Gather the recipient's bank details (account number and 9-digit routing number).

    2. Locate the routing number via online banking or on a paper check.


    3. 🚨 Important: If the bank lists multiple routing numbers, select the one for "Paper & Electronic".


  • Transfer time:

    • Next US banking day (based on US banking days and time zone).

  • Transaction currency:

    • USD (US Dollars)

  • Other restrictions for sending:

    • No PO Boxes allowed.

    • Recipient name cannot exceed 18 characters.

    • No special characters in house numbers or names.

  • Additional information:

    • Routing number overview: US banks use 9-digit routing numbers (also called Routing transit numbers, Check routing numbers, Fedwire numbers, or ABA routing numbers) to identify financial institutions.

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