Send money to Canada

Sending money online in Canada is quick and easy. You can transfer money using your debit/credit² card or pay by bank transfer.

Here’s how to send money to Canada:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile.
2. Click ‘Send now’ to start to send money online in Canada.
3. Enter Canada as the destination and choose the amount to send. Money transfer times⁴ vary per destination, but you’ll be able to view these as you make your selections.
4. Select the receiving method – either cash pickup or bank account. You can select a past receiver or enter a new receiver’s bank account details.
5. Choose to pay with your debit/credit² card or by bank transfer in Canada.
6. Finally, confirm your payment for the money transfer. We’ll send you a confirmation email with your unique tracking number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver to track the funds.

If you need to transfer money across Canada quickly, sending for cash pickup is a fast and convenient option. Simply pay by credit²/debit card or by bank transfer and the funds can be ready for cash pickup in minutes⁵.

To pay by credit²/debit card:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile.
2. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
3. Enter Canada as the destination and choose the amount to send.
4. Select ‘Cash pickup’ and debit/credit² card as your payment option.
5. Enter your receiver’s name and address.
6. Pay with your card and we’ll send you a confirmation email with your unique tracking number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for a fast cash pickup

If you’re paying by bank transfer in Canada:

1. Log in to your profile or register and verify your free profile.
2. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
3. Enter Canada as the destination and choose the amount you’d like to pay using your bank account.
4. Select ‘Cash pickup’.
5. Verify your bank account details and complete your money transfer to Canada.
6. Check for a confirmation email with a tracking number (MTCN), which you can share with your receiver for a fast cash pickup⁵.

The Western Union® app lets you transfer money to Canada on the go, anytime and anywhere to a bank account or for cash pickup.

1. If you already have the Western Union® app, log in with Touch ID. Otherwise, download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register your free profile. You can verify your profile using your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID.
2. Start a money transfer by selecting Canada as the destination country and choose the amount you want to send. Select the receiving method – bank account or cash pickup. Then enter your receiver’s details.
3. Pay for your money transfer via debit/credit² card or with your bank account.
4. We’ll provide the tracking number (MTCN) for your money transfer. Share this number with your receiver to track the funds.

You can check out our to get an idea of our transfer fees³, transfer limits and delivery times. Get your free transfer price estimation with no obligation to send money in the future.

You can generally send up to 7,500 CAD per transfer. This will also depend on your chosen method of payment and the receiving method.

You can quickly and easily send funds to qualifying bank accounts in Canada using your debit/credit² card or via a bank transfer.