This depends on your method of sending money to Canada and can vary based on the Western Union agent location you use. You can send up to $50,000 (or the equivalent in Canadian dollars) when sending money online to a bank account.

The maximum amount you can send and receive at a Western Union agent location is generally $7,500. However, it’s best to check the limit at your local location and the receivers for sending money to Canada first.

To send money to Canada from the USA, follow these simple steps:

1. First, log in to your Western Union account – or register a free profile. Click ‘Send now’ and start the transfer process.
2. Choose Canada as the destination. Next, input how much you want to send and see our typical transaction times.
3. Select ‘Bank account’ and enter the account details³ of your receiver in Canada. If you’ve transferred money to them before and opted to save their details, just choose their account.
4. Use your credit², debit card, or bank account to cover the costs of your money transfer to Canada.
5. Your money is on its way to Canada. Check your emails for confirmation, which will contain a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Use this to track your money transfer and share it with your friend or family member in Canada too.

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)
• International Bank Account Number (IBAN)
• Receiving bank’s financial institution number, account number and type.

It depends on how you have chosen to transfer money from the US to Canada. In some cases, your money may arrive in minutes⁴ with cash pickup – otherwise, expect it to take one to two banking days.