Send money to Canada

Send money to Canada online, with our app or in person. Make reliable payments and transfer your money where it matters most.

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Easily send money from Belgium to Canada

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You can’t put a price on being able to reliably send money to Canada. Whether you’re giving a birthday gift to a friend, supporting your family or investing in a business opportunity, do it through a service you can trust.

In a bank account
You can transfer money directly to your receiver’s Canadian bank account. It’s an easy way to send money to most of the country’s major banks, from Vancouver to Montreal.
Receive money in a bank account
With cash pickup
Send money to Canada online in minutes¹ for cash pickup at one of our agent locations. With thousands of agent locations from Vancouver to Montreal, you’re your loved ones can easily pick up the money whenever they want.
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Send online
Send money in euro in just a few clicks by making your money transfer to Canada on our website. Create a Western Union profile for free, log in and help your loved ones out financially, wherever you are.
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Send money with our app
By downloading the Western Union^® app, it’s easy to send money to Canada with confidence. You can use different payment methods such as Sofort or a credit³ or debit card, and your loved ones will be able to pick up the money at their chosen pickup location.
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Send money in person
If you prefer to do things in person, you can visit one of our agent locations around Belgium to quickly and easily transfer money to friends and family overseas.
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Save your receiver’s details

Easily repeat your money transfers to Canada by saving your receivers’ details for recurring transfers, and save time when you next need to send money.

Pay the way you like

Choose the payment method that suits you best for sending money to Canada — credit³ or debit card, using a bank account, or Sofort.

Easy transfer tracking

Track your money transfer at a glance when sending money from Belgium to Canada with your unique MTCN (money transfer control number).

A wide network of agent locations

Your friends and family can pick up money from wherever they are, from Vancouver to Montreal, by visiting their nearest Western Union agent location.

Why choose Western Union?

Various payment methods

Send money from home or on the go online or via the Western Union^® app.

Money in minutes¹

When you send money from Belgium to Canada with Western Union, your money could be with your loved ones within minutes¹.

Commitment to your security

Our encryption and fraud prevention measures protect your Western Union money transfers.

Easy registration

Send money to Canada with just a few taps in our app

Send money to Canada wherever you are and whenever you want — from home, from the office or on the go.

Once you’ve clicked “Send,” you can track the progress of your transfer with your MTCN (money transfer control number).

Save your loved ones’ details to make your next money transfer to Canada even easier.

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Choose the payment method that suits you best

With your credit³ or debit card

With Sofort

With your bank account

More information on sending money to Canada

Keep your receiver’s details to hand
Before starting your transfer, have your receiver’s details ready to make the process easier. It just takes a few clicks to send money to Canada.
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Work out fees in advance
Before sending money to Canada, check our transparent fees², transfer times and exchange rates. Get a free quote, with no obligation to finalize the transaction.
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Money in minutes¹
When you send money from Belgium to Canada with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones in minutes¹.
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Be there for your loved ones when they need you

Whether your loved ones are celebrating a birth in Montreal or a wedding in Toronto, or have a business opportunity, show your support with a reliable money transfer with Western Union. Use our service to send money to Canada whenever and from wherever you want.

Ready to send money to Canada?

If you want to know more, we have an FAQ section below, but if you’re ready to send money to Canada, you can do so now.

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Frequently asked questions

How much money can I send to Canada?

If you’re sending money to Canada for cash pickup, you can send up to €5000. If you’re sending money directly to a Canadian bank account, you can send up to €4000.

How do I transfer money to Canada online?

Create a profile or log in to your Western Union account and click “Continue.”
Select “Canada” in the “Send to” box and enter the amount you would like to send in the relevant box.
Once you’ve entered the desired amount, you’ll be asked to choose how the receiver will get the money — in their bank account or to be picked up in cash.
For the next step, select a payment method. You should now be able to see a comprehensive quote.
Click “Continue” to go to the next page and fill out both your own and the receiver’s details. You will also be asked to indicate the reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.
Once you’ve confirmed the transaction, you’ll receive a unique MTCN (money transfer control number) to track the progress of your transfer. You can share this number with your receiver.

What do I need to send money to Canada online?

If you haven’t already, create a Western Union profile for free. Visit our registration page and enter the following details:

Your name and address.
Details of an official form of ID, such as a driver’s license or a French passport.

Once you’re registered, you can start setting up your money transfer to Canada by entering the following details:

The reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.
Your receiver’s name, mailing address and email address.
If you’re making a transfer to a bank account, you will also need your receiver’s bank details, including their account number.

How do I send money to Canada from a Western Union agent location?

If you want to transfer money from a Western Union agent location, find one nearby. Why not use our online tool to find your nearest agent location? Once you’ve found an agent location, please do the following:

Visit your chosen agent location with your ID, your bank details and your receiver’s bank details.
Pay for your transfer using your chosen payment method. If you have started setting up the transfer online or via our app, you have 24 hours to make the payment in person by going to an agent location with your ID.
Keep your unique MTCN (money transfer control number). You can find it on your receipt and share it with your receiver.

How do I work out the transfer fees for sending money to Canada?

Once you’ve selected your payment method, how the receiver wants the money and the transfer amount on our dedicated page, the details regarding the transfer fees², estimated transfer time and exchange rates will display.

Got more questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us. Our customer service team is at your disposal.

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¹ Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For money transfers made by cell phone, the funds will be paid to the receiver’s mobile wallet account provider so they can then be credited to the account linked to the receiver’s cell phone number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS, account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form to learn more about restrictions.

² Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing an intermediary money transfer company, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel and location, based on a number of factors. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice.

³ Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.