The Request For Salary Transfer Letter is a crucial document in the Maltese employment landscape, used when an employee needs to establish or modify their salary payment arrangements. This document is particularly important in Malta's banking system, where formal written instructions are required for processing salary transfers. The letter serves as an official authorization from the employee to their employer and/or bank, containing all necessary details for accurate salary transfers, including account information, transfer timing, and authorization statements. It must comply with Malta's Banking Act, Employment and Industrial Relations Act, and data protection regulations. The document is commonly used when starting new employment, changing banks, or modifying existing payment arrangements, ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in the salary transfer process.

1. Letter Header: Includes date, recipient's name, bank name and address, and reference number if applicable

2. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a salary transfer request

3. Employee Information: Full name, employee ID, current position, and department

4. Bank Account Details: New bank account information including account number, IBAN, SWIFT code, and bank branch details

5. Transfer Instructions: Specific instructions regarding the transfer of salary, including the effective date

6. Authorization Statement: Formal statement authorizing the employer to transfer the salary to the specified account

7. Closing: Professional closing, signature block, and contact information