Transfer money to Canada

Q: How do I send money to Canada online?

Follow the regular process – login or register , click ‘ Send now ’. Choose Canada as your destination and amount you want to send. You’ll then be given information on typical Netherlands to Canada money transfer times. Choose one of the receiving and one of the payment options, and use your MTCN to track the money transfer to Canada.

Transfer money from the Netherlands to Canada today. You can send money online or in person, at home or on the go, with Western Union’s trusted money transfer service.

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How to send money

Whether you are looking to send money to a loved one for a birthday, a new business opportunity, or just want to help them pay their monthly bills, you can do so with Western Union through our money transfer options from the Netherlands to Canada.

Bank account
Your loved ones can receive money direct to their bank account in Canada when you transfer money to Canada with Western Union.
Cash pickup
Arrange a cash pickup from any of the thousands of agent locations across Canada, whether they are in Toronto, Vancouver or elsewhere.
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Send online
Transfer money to Canada online quickly and easily. Register for a free Western Union profile or log in to send funds.
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Send in person
Visit any of the hundreds of agent locations across the Netherlands to send money to Canada in person.
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Send via app
Using the Western Union app, you can send money to Canada while on the go. You can also save recipient details, making it easy to make repeat transfers.
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Track your money transfer

You can track you money transfer to Canada in real time with your special Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and we’ll let you know as soon as your money arrives.

Enjoy a trusted service

With our encrypted servers and stringent fraud prevention procedures in place, you’ll have peace of mind whenever you transfer money to Canada.

Convenient locations

You can send EUR to CAD with ease thanks to the many Western Union locations throughout Canada.

Reasons to choose Western Union for your Netherlands to Canada money transfer:

Pay how you want

Western Union lets you pay in a way that suits you. Use your credit³ or debit card, bank account or Apple Pay^®, to send money to Canada.

Worldwide reach

Western Union connect millions of people across the globe. We now help our customers send money from the Netherlands to over 200 countries around the world.

Money in minutes¹

Depending on the sending and receiving methods, your money transfer could be with your loved ones in Canada within minutes¹.

Easy to re-send

Making repeat money transfers to a loved one in Canada online is quick and easy, as you can save the details of your recipient and resend money in one click.

Send money to Canada with ease using our app

Transfer money to Canada on the go

Track your money transfer to Canada in real time

Save recipient details for a quick way to repeatedly transfer money to Canada

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Pay the way that works for you

Credit³ or debit card

Via Apple Pay^® in our app

Bank account

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More information about sending money from the Netherlands to Canada

We deal with most of the major Canadian banks
You can send money directly from the Netherlands to a bank account in Canada.
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Get a free money transfer estimate before you send
Find out the costs² of an online money transfer to Canada before you send, with no obligation to transfer.
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Prepare the details of the recipient in advance
To send money to a bank account, you’ll need to have the recipient’s name and bank account details ready.
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Support your loved ones when they need you

Whether it’s a wedding in Ottawa, a birthday in Montreal, a new business opportunity, or just a chance to show you care, Western Union is always there to help you transfer money from the Netherlands to Canada online.

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If you’ve read enough about how to transfer money from the Netherlands to Canada, you can go ahead and transfer money through Western Union quickly and reliably.

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Frequently asked questions on sending money from the Netherlands to Canada

How do I send money to Canada online?

Follow the regular process – login or register, click ‘Send now’. Choose Canada as your destination and amount you want to send.

You’ll then be given information on typical Netherlands to Canada money transfer times. Choose one of the receiving and one of the payment options, and use your MTCN to track the money transfer to Canada.

How much money can I send online to Canada from the Netherlands?

Online: You can send up to EUR 1,000 to Canada before we need to verify your identity. After that is finished, your send limit will increase to EUR 5,000.

How long does it take to send money to Canada?

If you are sending money to Canada for cash pickup and pay by credit³ or debit card, or bank account iDeal, your money could be available in just a few minutes¹. If a bank transfer is involved as the sending and/or receiving method, it will usually take 1-3 business days¹.

How do I send money to a Canadian bank account?

To send money to a bank account in Canada, you can sign up or sign in to send as you would for any other receiving option, but you will need to provide the following information:

Your recipient’s financial institution number and transit number.
Your recipient’s account number and type.

Still have questions or need help?

If you still have more questions about how to transfer money from the Netherlands to Canada, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact our team.

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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 makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

³ If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.