Currency Tracking Guides — USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CNY, INR & More | Ohmyfin
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Every major currency works differently in cross-border payments — different cut-off times, different correspondent banks, different speed. These guides explain each one and let you track any payment live.
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Frequently asked questions
Which currencies can be tracked with Ohmyfin?
Ohmyfin tracks SWIFT GPI payments in all major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, CNY, INR, HKD, SGD, AED, SAR, ZAR, BRL, MXN, RUB, NOK, SEK, DKK, PLN, and more.
What is an RTGS system?
RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the backbone payment system used by central banks to settle large-value interbank transfers individually and in real time. Examples include Fedwire (USD), TARGET2/T2 (EUR), CHAPS (GBP), and BOJ-NET (JPY).
Why does a USD wire take longer than a domestic transfer?
International USD wires travel through correspondent banks before reaching Fedwire or CHIPS for final settlement. Each hop adds AML screening time. Domestic US ACH or wire transfers skip the correspondent chain and settle within the same system, which is faster.
What is nostro / vostro?
A nostro account is a bank's own account held at a foreign correspondent bank (e.g. "our money at your bank"). A vostro account is the same account from the correspondent bank's perspective ("your money at our bank"). These accounts are how banks pre-fund cross-border settlements.