Banky team Reviewed editorial answerA correspondent bank is an intermediary bank your bank uses to reach the beneficiary's bank in a particular country or currency when there is no direct relationship.
Using a correspondent bank may add time and fees.
If your transfer arrives incomplete or late, ask your bank if it went through a correspondent bank and what charges were incurred.
The figures, fees and limits in this answer vary by bank and change over time — confirm them with your bank or the official source before acting.