Portuguese Phrase
Quanto cobram pelas transferências internacionais?
Meaning
The sentence asks about the fee that banks or financial services charge when you send money abroad. It is a direct, polite inquiry aimed at getting a concrete price or percentage.
When to use
Use this question when you are at a bank, in an online chat with a financial provider, or speaking with someone who has recently made an overseas transfer and you want to compare costs.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantocobrampelastransferênciasinternacionais?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how much', used to ask about quantity or price.
cobram
Third‑person plural present of the verb cobrar ‘to charge’; used for institutions or groups.
pelas
Contraction of por + as, meaning ‘for the’ or ‘by the’ in this context.
transferências
Plural noun meaning ‘transfers’, referring to money movements.
internacionais
Adjective meaning ‘international’, modifying transferências.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto cobram pelas transferências internacionais?
How much do they charge for international transfers?
Depende do banco, mas geralmente entre 1% e 3% do valor enviado.
It depends on the bank, but usually between 1% and 3% of the amount sent.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto cobro pelas transferências internacionais?
‘Cobro’ is first‑person singular; the subject here is the bank (third‑person plural), so use ‘cobram’.
Quanto cobram pela transferências internacionais?
If you refer to a single bank, you can also say ‘pela’ (by the). ‘Pelas’ is used for plural institutions.
↔Alternatives
Qual é a taxa para transferências internacionais?
What is the fee for international transfers?
Quanto custa enviar dinheiro para o exterior?
How much does it cost to send money abroad?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, traditional banks often apply a SWIFT fee plus a percentage of the amount, which can be pricey. Fintechs such as Wise, Remessa Online, or Nubank usually offer lower, transparent rates. When speaking to a bank representative, keep a polite tone and use the formal 'vocês' or 'senhor(a)'.