How long does a Western Union transfer take in Canada? : A closer look in 2024
Discover how your Western Union transfers might vary, and also whether Wise could be a good fit for your needs.
It’s not possible to send a CIBC® online wire transfer.¹ However, CIBC Global Money Transfer (GMT) is an alternative for small, everyday payments. If you’re looking for a solution to send large amounts online, Wise has you covered!
In this guide, we’ll take a look at how to make an international transfer, including fees, exchange rate costs and how long it takes to send money abroad with CIBC.
We’ll also look at Wise, your online international alternative. You can send bill payments or conduct large business transactions with just the touch of a button(*).
To make international transfers at CIBC, you’ll need to visit a CIBC Banking Centre to complete your payment.¹
You can use CIBC Global Money Transfer to send funds abroad via online banking or the CIBC mobile app. You can transfer money to over 130 countriesand your recipient should receive their payment within 1 business day.²
There are a few key differences between a CIBC Global Money Transfer and an international wire transfer.
As we already mentioned, you can’t send a CIBC wire transfer online, but you can send a GMT from your CIBC online banking account or mobile app.
Global Money Transfers are typically used for international payments of less than 30,000 CAD, whereas wire transfers are better suited to large payments.¹ However, you may need to pay a fee for your wire transfer.
If you need to send money in a currency other than CAD, the provider will convert your funds using CIBC’s exchange rate.
This rate can fluctuate depending on when you send your transfer – and CIBC adds a markup to make a profit from foreign transactions.³
Let’s take a closer look at how much it costs to send an international wire transfer with CIBC.
Transaction | Fee |
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Outgoing wire transfer | 10,000 CAD or less: 30 CAD 10,000.01 to 50,000 CAD: 50 CAD Greater than 50,000 CAD: 80 CAD¹ |
Incoming wire transfer | 15 CAD¹ |
Cancellation of wire payment | 35 CAD + any correspondent bank fees⁴ |
If you receive a wire transfer from a foreign currency account, the equivalent fee will be charged in the same currency as the account using CIBC’s exchange rate.¹ This means you may end up paying more than expected.
There are some costs and limits to consider before sending your Global Money Transfer.
Transaction | Fee |
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Minimum amount | 100 CAD² |
Maximum amount | It depends on where and how you’re sending money abroad. In most countries:
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Outgoing GMT | No fee + CIBC exchange rate + bank account transaction fees² |
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Charge Type | Wise | CIBC wire transfer | CIBC GMT |
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Exchange rate* | Mid-market exchange rate 1 CAD = 0.7332 USD If you send 1000 CAD, your recipient will receive 733.22 USD⁵ (fees apply) | CIBC sets its own exchange rate and add a markup to foreign transactions³ | CIBC’s exchange rate² |
Outgoing transfer fee | From 0.33% per transfer* | 10,000 CAD or less: 30 CAD 10,000.01 to 50,000 CAD: 50 CAD Greater than 50,000 CAD: 80 CAD¹ | No fee + CIBC exchange rate + any bank account transaction fees² |
Incoming transfer fee | Receiving USD wire payments: 6.11 USD Receiving CAD Swift payments: 10 CAD | 15 CAD¹ | Not available |
* Exchange rate as of 11 July 2024 at 6:45 am EDT
Let’s take a look at how to send a wire transfer or Global Money Transfer at CIBC.
It’s easy to send an international wire transfer with CIBC. Simply gather your recipient’s information, including their name, address, and bank details.
You’ll need to visit your local CIBC Banking Centre to complete your wire transfer.¹
You can send a Global Money Transfer via online banking or the CIBC mobile app.
Step 1. Log into CIBC online baking and select “Global Money Transfer”
Step 2. Fill out your information and select “Send money”
Step 3. Choose your recipient and fill out the transaction details, including the amount you want to send and which account you want to use
Step 4. Follow the on-screen prompts. You may also need to provide additional information about your transaction, such as the purpose of your transfer
Step 5. Select “Continue” and check that everything looks correct, then select “Confirm” to send your transfer
CIBC should tell you how much your recipient will receive at the current exchange rate. This is updated on a regular basis.²
You’ll need a few pieces of information to send an international wire transfer, including:
To send a GMT with CIBC, you’ll need:
You may also need to provide additional information, depending on where you’re sending your money.²
It typically takes 24 hours to send a GMT, but it can take up to 3 business days.² CIBC wire transfers also take around 1 to 3 business days.¹
While you can’t do a wire transfer online with CIBC, it’s easy to send a Global Money Transfer via online banking or the CIBC mobile app, for small amounts.
It’s important to consider how much it’ll cost to send your international transfer. CIBC charges an exchange rate markup on global transactions, with restrictive minimum and maximum transfer limits.
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Sources
Sources verified on 12 August 2024
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