How to Send Money Online | Western Union Canada (2024)

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How to Send Money Online | Western Union Canada? ›

Wherever you are and whatever your needs, Western Union gives you easy and reliable ways to send money online from Canada.

Wherever you are and whatever your needs, Western Union gives you easy and reliable ways to send money online from Canada.

Can I send money through Zelle internationally? Zelle is only available for customers with a US bank account and US registered mobile number. That means it's not an option for sending international payments to friends and family overseas. Read on for some international Zelle alternatives.

Send money to Canada from the US with the Wise app

Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups. Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time. Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.

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.

However, the costs could still be higher if you choose a different sending or receiving method. How much does Western Union charge to send $5,000? Assuming you're sending bank-to-bank, Western Union generally charges between $32.34 and $188.02 to send $5,000.

What information is needed for Western Union? ›

Information needed to send money in person

In either case, you may need: Government-issued ID to confirm your identity. Cash, credit or debit card to pay the total, including transfer fees and exchange rates. The recipient's full name (as shown on their ID), country and address (if requested)

What are your online transfer limits with Western Union? Western Union unverified accounts can usually send up to 3,000 USD. If you want to send more you must verify your account with some ID - once verified, the upper limit can be 50,000 USD.

Sending money to the U.S. is a cinch with RBC Cross-Border Banking. Send as many money transfers between your U.S. and Canadian RBC accounts as you need, all for free. That's right – transfer USD to CAD and CAD to USD… for free.

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)

Enjoy a $0 fee* on your first transfer with Western Union®. Send money, track transfers, view exchange rates**, and find agent locations across Canada – all on the go with the Western Union® money transfer app. View the latest international exchange rates** instantly using the widget on our mobile money transfer app.

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.

If you're looking for a rough estimate of Western Union's wire transfer fees, you can generally expect to pay around $0.65 and $3.76 for every $100 that you send. Bear in mind, though, that these charges can be higher depending on the currency you're sending from and to.

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.

For over 160 years, we've taken great pride in facilitating the reliable and effective movement of money worldwide. Western Union uses policies and procedures like photo identification and tracking number (MTCN) verification to help make sure money is sent to the right person.