Originally Posted by moondog

1. For SWIFT codes, simply google the name of your bank, and include SWIFT in the search box
2. I still advocate withdrawing cash, and converting to USD (if it's not already in USD)
-you and your son could each physically carry 9k each
3. I rarely wire money from Chinese banks to US banks because I've had issues in the past
-these issues usually get resolved, but are kind of annoying