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Transfer Money from Canada

Sending money from Canada to anywhere in the world is simple with this guide of the best options.

You can also search for transfers out of Canada using the form for live rates. This will give you an exact cost and the best option for your transfer.

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September 26th, 2024
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International money transfers from Canada to anywhere in the world are best completed using a money transfer company. There's a couple of options that stand out. Wise is best for regular, smaller transfers and Regency FX (a currency broker) is best suited for larger transfers.

Sending money from Canada is simple if you pick the right provider, and avoid using your bank.
In fact, sending money through a bank can result in significantly higher costs through bad exchange rates. For large purchases, this could mean losing out of thousands of dollars.

Along with cheap money transfers, Canadian money transfer companies offer a few extra perks like rate alerts and access to currency tools. With some providers it is also possible to get a multi-currency account.

On the whole, if you need to move money from Canada to another country, a money transfer company is the best option.

The best money transfer companies for sending money from Canada

Company

Key features

Rating

Pricing

Wise

Comes with a multi-currency account for spending, 96% of transfers on the same day, Supports over 70 currencies

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No exchange rate + fees of 0.33% - open an account

RegencyFX

Currency exchange specialists, Great for large transfers, Regular payments supported

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No fees + competitive rates agreed per transfer - get a quote

Xe

Fast transfers, 24/7 support, App with rate alert and currency tools included

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No fees and rates from 0.6% - open an account

OFX

24/7 customer support, App for regular payments, Currency risk tools like forward contracts

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No fees and rates from 0.5% - open an account

WorldRemit

Offers access to alternative pick up methods like Airtime, Transfers from Canada are often complete in minutes

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No fees and rates from 1.3% - open an account

Remitly

Offers cash pickup across a lot of Asian markets

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No fees and rates from 1.3% - open an account

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Getting the best deal when sending money out of Canada

You best bet is to use a money transfer company, but there's a few other points to keep in mind:

Track the CAD exchange rate

Tracking the exchange rate will help you understand how a currency is performing against the Canadian dollar. This will change over time, and understanding these moves and how the mid-market rate impacts transfers is a great way to get ahead of sending money.

Avoid using your bank

We've mentioned banks are expensive, here's how popular banks in Canada stack up against our recommended provider, Wise.

Company

Exchange rate

Sending fees

Receiving fees

Wise

0%

0.35%

0 CAD

RBC

2.7% to 4.4%

0 CAD

17 CAD

TD Bank

2.31% to 5.14%

50 CAD

15 CAD

Scotia Bank

3.35%

1.99 CAD

15 to 17 CAD

Bank of Montreal

2.85% to 3.8%

15 CAD to 125 CAD / 0.2%

16 CAD

CIB

2.5% to 3.5%

No fees

30 CAD - 80 CAD

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