Send money to Bangladesh

You can send a maximum of up to 7,500 CAD when you send money to Bangladesh from Canada. However, the limit may be lower depending on your profile, chosen payment and receiving methods. For example, when sending money to a bank account in Bangladesh, the limit is 999 CAD.

Send money to Bangladesh with market competitive rate and your receiver will get an additional 2.5% government incentive of the amount sent.

For senders sending money to Bangladesh: Simply send any amount for cash pickup.  Make sure to inform your receiver of the amount sent and the tracking number (MTCN).

For receivers 2.5% incentive:This 2.5% Government Incentive is applicable for all Banks in Bangladesh for cash pickup and account transfer.

Additional information to keep in mind about this incentive:

• Government incentive is applicable to wage earners remittances only. The sender must be a citizen of Bangladesh and having a valid work visa. Both beneficiary and sender must be an individual to receive incentive. For bank account, its must be an individual savings account of beneficiary. For more details, please visit any Bangladeshi banks’ website.

• Receivers will need to present a valid ID before they can get the money.

• Bank claim reimbursements from Central Bank for the 2.5% Government incentive.

To make online money transfers to Bangladesh with Western Union, follow these simple steps:

• Log in or register for a free Western Union profile. When first registering you will need to verify your identity with a few key details.
• Click the ‘Send now’ option to start your transfer. Enter the amount you want to send and select ‘Bangladesh’ as the destination country.
• Choose your preferred delivery method. Add any requested receiver account details or select from one of your saved contacts.
• Pay with a credit² or debit card, or via bank transfer, to confirm your transfer to Bangladesh.
• Check your email for a receipt and use your unique tracking number (MTCN) contained to follow your money to Bangladesh.

To start transferring money to Bangladesh you need:

• To register for a free Western Union profile and verify your details.
• Your preferred method of payment to hand.
• The bank account details of your receiver – including their bank name, branch name, branch district and account number.

You might also need your receiver’s personal details, such as their address, and be asked to provide a purpose of the transfer.

To send money to Bangladesh from Canada in person, follow these steps at an agent location:

1. Find your nearest agent location in Canada.
2. Visit the desk and present a form of government-issued ID – such as a passport or driver’s license – to verify your identity.
3. Arrange the transfer by providing your account details, your receiver’s information (such as name and address) and proof of the funds you wish to send.
4. Cover the costs to complete your transfer and share the tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt with your receiver to follow and pick up their funds.

Transfer fees³ can differ depending on the location of yourself and the receiver. Use our online price estimator tool to check how much a transfer could cost, including any additional fees and exchange rates you may have to pay when sending money to Bangladesh.