Can bankers' drafts be used for overseas payments?
No – bankers’ drafts drawn on UK banks are not meant to be used for overseas payments; it is the same with cheques drawn on UK banks.
A customer can ask for an International Draft, which is a banker’s draft or cheque made out to the beneficiary and payable at one of your bank’s agent banks overseas. These drafts are subject to the laws and practices of the countries where they are drawn rather than those in the UK.
It is, however, quicker, easier and safer to make an automated international payment if you wish to send money overseas.
If you want to know more information about automated international payments and International Drafts, you should speak to your bank.