We aim to make each money transfer to India as convenient as possible. Simply choose how you want the funds to reach your receiver and the way you’ll pay.

Here are the main ways to transfer money to India from Canada with Western Union:

• Online by registering for a free profile.
• Through our app.
• In person at an agent location.

You can send money from Canada to India using your credit or Visa debit card¹ or pay by bank transfer. Just follow this process:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile with Western Union. Begin your money transfer to India by clicking ‘Send now’.
2. Enter ‘India’ as your destination country, followed by the amount you’d like to send to a loved one. We’ll show you typical money transfer times as you make your selections.
3. Select the ‘Bank account’ collection option. Either enter your loved one’s details if it’s a first-time money transfer or select a past receiver.
4. Pay for your money transfer with a credit² or Visa debit card. Alternatively, you can pay by bank transfer.
5. Review and confirm your money transfer to India.
6. A Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) will be sent to you in a confirmation email. Use this to quickly track a money transfer.

Our app helps you send money to friends and relatives in India on the go, at any time. Here’s how to get started:

1. Log in with Touch ID or your credentials if you already have the Western Union app.
2. If you don’t have our app yet, simply download it through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. New users can follow the steps to register with an email address. You can verify your profile using your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID.
3. Start to transfer money from Canada to India by entering ‘India’ as your destination country. Then enter the amount you want to send.
4. Select the payout method that works best for your loved ones in India – direct to a bank account or for cash pickup at an agent location – and enter your receiver’s details.
5. Paying for your money transfer to India is straightforward – use a credit or Visa debit card¹ or your bank account.
6. You’ll receive a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) for each money transfer you make. Share this with your loved one to track the progress of your money transfer.

You can use our price estimator tool to get an idea of how much it costs to send money to India. This will show you the transfer fees, exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and Indian rupee, and limits that might apply to your money transfer.

Follow this step-by-step guide to transfer money to India online:

1. Go to our website and log in or register for a Western Union profile.
2. Click ‘Send money’ at the top of our homepage.
3. Enter ‘India’ in the ‘Send to’ box and the amount to be transferred.
4. Click on ‘Cash’ or ‘Bank account’ as the delivery method.
5. Select your card or bank account as the payment method.
6. Enter any personal or bank details requested about your receiver, then confirm your payment.