Send money to Canada | Western Union UK (2024)

FAQs

Send money to Canada | Western Union UK? ›

To send money from the US to Canada you need a government-issued ID (such as a passport or US driver's license) to first register with Western Union. Then you also need your receiver in Canada's: First and last name (as it is on their government-issued ID) Phone number (in some cases you may need their address)

To send money from the US to Canada you need a government-issued ID (such as a passport or US driver's license) to first register with Western Union. Then you also need your receiver in Canada's: First and last name (as it is on their government-issued ID) Phone number (in some cases you may need their address)

Bank Transfer

Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money.

Canada: the 3-digit Canadian financial institution number and 5-digit branch transit number of the recipient's account, as well as the Swift Code or BIC. United States: the ABA routing number and Swift Code or BIC. Mexico: the CLABE and Swift Code or BIC. Other countries and territories: the IBAN and Swift Code or BIC.

No. Zelle is not currently available in Canada. According to its website, to use the Zelle payment platform, “the sender and recipient's bank account must be based in the U.S.” When sending money via Zelle to a mobile phone number, it must be registered in the U.S.

No, you cannot send money to Canada with Venmo, as Venmo is available only in the US. The payment app only allows you to send money from one US bank account to another, meaning both the sender and the recipient must have US bank accounts. We recommend using Monito.com to compare alternatives instead.

Some countries, such as the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand do not use IBAN numbers. To transfer money to the US and Canada you'll need the routing code and the bank account number.

Cash pickup

There are more than 4,300¹ Western Union agent locations in the UK, from London to Leeds. Picking up cash couldn't be simpler.

Can I transfer money from a US bank account to a Canadian bank account? ›

Yes. U.S. Bank processes electronic transfer funds via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) secure network. This is the same network used by the Federal Reserve to clear checks between financial institutions.

Sending a Western Union money transfer costs $5 + 1% for any amount between $0 –$300.99 and $5 + 1.75% for amounts between $301 –$999.99 of the money transfer.

With PayPal, your international transfers can reach numerous destinations like the Philippines, Canada, China, United Kingdom and more quickly when you send to another PayPal account.

Banks in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and China do not use IBAN codes. They use SWIFT codes and routing numbers. IBANs are mostly reserved for European countries.

Digital money transfer provider

Digital and app-based money transfer services, such as those on offer from Revolut, Wise and Xe.com typically have lower fees and charges, and a more competitive exchange rate for Canadian dollars, compared to a high street bank or high street currency provider.

Bank Identification Code (BIC) is 8 or 11 alphanumeric character long based on ISO 9362 standard (managed by SWIFT) and used for international bank wire money transfers to Canada. This code is used to identify a specific financial institution during an payment transaction through the SWIFT system.

You can send up to 999 CAD per day. Created with Sketch. Will my credit card charge a fee for sending money with Western Union? Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services.

Simply take your MTCN (tracking number) and valid ID to collect your money. Find your nearby Western Union location.