Send money to Canada
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
Send money to Canada
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
Compare fees for when you send money to Canada
The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.
 Wise |  Bank of America |  Wells Fargo |  Chase (US) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Recipient gets (Total after fees) | 536.60 CAD | 532.84 CAD | 530.48 CAD | 524.79 CAD |
Exchange rate (1 USDCAD) | 1.37055 | 1.33210 | 1.32620 | 1.32859 |
Exchange rate markup | 0 USD | 11.22 USD | 12.94 USD | 12.25 USD |
Transfer fee | 8.48 USD | 0 USD | 0 USD | 5 USD |
Total transfer cost | 8.48 USD | 11.22 USD | 12.94 USD | 17.25 USD |
How to send money to Canada from the UK
Enter amount to send in USD.
Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in Canada.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send USD, receive CAD.
The recipient gets money in CAD directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 25,000 USD or equivalent — fees from 0.1%. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
Secure money transfers to Canada
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money to Canada with WISE
The best way to send United States dollar to Canadian dollar is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a 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. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
How to receive money in Canada
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you’ll get on the other side.
IBAN
IBAN
You can make easy IBAN transfers from both inside and outside Europe. All you need is the recipient’s name and account details. Learn more about IBAN transfers.
Swift
Swift
To send a quick and secure Swift payment, all you'll need is your recipient’s IBAN number. It’s that easy. Learn more about Swift payments.
Email
Email
To make payments using only email, all you need is your recipient’s email address. Learn more about Email transfers.
Cheapest way to send money to Canada from the UK
The cheapest way to send 400 USD to Canada is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 2 USD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
USD
CAD
| Sending 400 USD | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | 2 USD | ||
| Direct debit | 3.06 USD | ||
| Bank transfer | 8.48 USD | ||
| Debit card | 16.55 USD | ||
| Credit card | 23.33 USD | ||
| Apple Pay | 26.97 USD | ||
| Google Pay | 26.97 USD | ||
Fastest way to send money to Canada from the UK
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 74% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
USD
CAD
| Sending 400 USD | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | by Thursday | ||
| Direct debit | by Thursday | ||
| Bank transfer | by Thursday | ||
| Debit card | by Thursday | ||
| Credit card | by Thursday | ||
| Apple Pay | by Thursday | ||
| Google Pay | by Thursday | ||
Send money to Canada from the UK with the Wise app
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Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
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Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
Send money to Canada from the UK with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to Canada? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
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