Paying for Property in the Czech Republic from Abroad — Avoid These Top 5 Payment Mistakes
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8/20/2025

Property Payments to the Czech Republic from Abroad: Clean Transfers, Clear Timing & Fewer Surprises
Quick answer
Keep property payments straightforward: pick one settlement currency, use a familiar bank route, keep the reference line short, and send earlier in the day. The goal is a clear net amount on account and predictable confirmations during the week of closing.
What buyers actually need to decide
Currency. If the paperwork shows EUR, paying in euro keeps totals easy to read. If part of the budget is needed in CZK on the ground, agree how conversion will be handled and write down the expected net figure after it.
Where funds are credited. Depending on the arrangement, money may be credited to a seller or to a controlled account for release at the right moment. In any case, keep wording consistent across emails and statements so the credit is easy to match.
Timing. Morning submissions and clear proofs reduce back-and-forth and help everyone stay on schedule.
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Top 5 payment mistakes to avoid
1) Mixed currency signals. Choose a single settlement currency and keep it consistent across messages, statements and payment orders.
2) “FX will sort itself out”. Decide the conversion plan before you send, and write down the expected net amount to avoid last-minute top-ups.
3) Long payment references. Use a short line that mirrors the paperwork (document or unit reference). Short posts faster than a narrative.
4) Sending after cut-off. Late wires often slip into the next day. Send early and share proof in the same thread as the statement.
5) Splitting funds without instructions. Separate transfers only when they are listed as distinct items with their own references.
Currency choices explained simply
EUR settlement. Send a euro bank transfer to the provided account (CZ IBAN for Czech banks). Predictable pricing and familiar posting on the receiving side.
Non-EUR origin. Convert to EUR before you send, or agree a clear all-in rate if you send another currency. The winner is the option that gives a known net figure on the statement.
CZK needs on the ground. If part of the budget must be available in koruna, decide whether conversion happens before dispatch or on arrival and document the expected net CZK.
Timing & proofs that keep closing calm
Keep the subject and wording consistent with the statement so the receiving side can match your credit quickly. Share a standard payment proof as soon as you transmit. If handover is time-critical, consider submitting funds earlier than the last hour to reduce stress.
Buyer scenarios (kept practical)
New-build with stages. Each stage is a separate credit with its own short reference. Align any conversions with stage dates and send early on milestone days.
Resale. If an exact on-account amount is required, clarify who covers bank charges and confirm the expected net figure beforehand.
Paying from the EU/UK/US. Pre-convert into the settlement currency when possible and send early; keep documents and confirmations in one email thread for easy checks by the receiving bank.
Simple checklist
1) One settlement currency; 2) short, exact reference; 3) clear plan for fees and conversion; 4) send before cut-offs and share proof; 5) ask for a brief receipt note from the receiving side.
Why clients choose us
VelesClub Int. keeps Czech property payments simple and on time: clear routes, readable references and timing that fits your closing plan. Together with our partner UNIBROKER, we support secure international transfers and dependable handovers in the Czech Republic and beyond.
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