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  • 7.09 CADOur fee
  • 7.40 CADTotal fees
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Find the cheapest international money transfer

Sending 1,000 CAD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)
Wise
725.45 USD
Transfer fee
7.40 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.730861
Exchange rate markup
0.15 CAD

Cost of transfer
7.55 CAD

Instarem.
725.32 USD- 0.13 USD
Transfer fee
0 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.725324
Exchange rate markup
7.72 CAD

Cost of transfer
7.72 CAD

Remitly
723.72 USD- 1.73 USD
Transfer fee
1.99 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.725160
Exchange rate markup
7.94 CAD

Cost of transfer
9.93 CAD

Xe
722.05 USD- 3.40 USD
Transfer fee
0 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.722049
Exchange rate markup
12.20 CAD

Cost of transfer
12.20 CAD

WorldRemit
713.49 USD- 11.96 USD
Transfer fee
3.99 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.716352
Exchange rate markup
19.99 CAD

Cost of transfer
23.98 CAD

RBC Royal Bank of Canada
712.93 USD- 12.52 USD
Transfer fee
0 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.712926
Exchange rate markup
24.68 CAD

Cost of transfer
24.68 CAD

Scotiabank
712.18 USD- 13.27 USD
Transfer fee
1.99 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.713596
Exchange rate markup
23.76 CAD

Cost of transfer
25.75 CAD

TB Bank
711.91 USD- 13.54 USD
Transfer fee
0 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.711912
Exchange rate markup
26.07 CAD

Cost of transfer
26.07 CAD

OFX
708.31 USD- 17.14 USD
Transfer fee
15 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.719092
Exchange rate markup
16.25 CAD

Cost of transfer
31.25 CAD

PayPal
700.17 USD- 25.28 USD
Transfer fee
2.99 CAD
Exchange rate(1 CAD USD)
0.702267
Exchange rate markup
39.26 CAD

Cost of transfer
42.25 CAD
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Best ways to send money internationally

  • 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.
  • Direct Debit

    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.
  • Debit Card

    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.
  • Credit 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.
  • Apple Pay

    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.
  • Google Pay

    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.
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How to send a cheap money transfer in 3 easy steps

Things to consider to find a truly cheap way to send money abroad

  • Fees

    Many businesses state low fees or even offer consumers fee-free transfers, but most of the expense of sending money abroad is hidden. The bulk of consumer costs can be concealed in poor exchange rates.

  • Exchange rates

    A quick Google search will show you an exchange rate. But if you compare it to the exchange rate offered by banks and traditional money transfer services, you’ll find their rate is often much worse.

  • Transfer time

    Traditional banks and international money remittances often take several working days. Wise is often much faster: a lot of transfers are completed within 1 business day. Many of our transfers are even instant.

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Sending money is cheap with the Wise app

Looking for an app to send money with low fees? Sending money is easy with 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.
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