Send money to Canada from abroad

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to Canada from abroad.

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Sending 1,000 USD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)and transfer speed
Wise
1,374.09 CAD
Transfer fee
6.48 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD CAD)
1.38305
Exchange rate markup
0 USD
Cost of transfer
6.48 USD

Remitly
1,373.60 CAD- 0.49 CAD
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD CAD)
1.37360
Exchange rate markup
6.83 USD
Cost of transfer
6.83 USD

Instarem.
1,368.50 CAD- 5.59 CAD
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD CAD)
1.36850
Exchange rate markup
10.52 USD
Cost of transfer
10.52 USD

OFX
1,364 CAD- 10.09 CAD
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD CAD)
1.36400
Exchange rate markup
13.77 USD
Cost of transfer
13.77 USD

This applies when you pay in via bank transfer or ACH payments. How do we collect this data?
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How to send money to Canada from abroad in 3 easy steps

How much does it cost to transfer money to Canada from abroad?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in USD to Canada from abroad, you pay a small, flat fee of 4.33 USD + 0.44% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).


Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.


No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

Wise
Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
4.33 USD
Variable feeup to 124,595.00 USD/month
0.44%
Variable feemore than 124,595.00 USD/month

How long will a money transfer to Canada from abroad take?

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

Your transfer route

USD
CAD

Should arrive

by Wednesday

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Protecting you and your money

Safeguarded with leading banks

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

Send money from abroad with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money from abroad? Sending money is easy with Wise app.

  • Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
  • Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
  • Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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