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Send money to Canada

Paying your suppliers or making any sort of business payments to Canada? Silverbird has you covered. No transfer limits, no delays and the best human support you’ve ever experienced in banking.

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International merchants welcome. We accept non-resident directors and UBOs.

How to send money to Canada

If you want to send money to Canada, just open an online business account with Silverbird. It’s a hassle-free, 100% online process that takes minutes to complete. Best of all, you won’t have to submit any physical documents or visit a branch.

Start by submitting your personal and business details so we can verify your identity, which usually takes up to 3 business days. Once your account is set up, simply enter the amount you want to transfer from your Canadian dollar (CAD) account. Add the recipient’s details. Check the fees and exchange rate. Finally, confirm the transfer.

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How long will a money transfer to Canada take?

How long will a money transfer to Canada take?

With a 98% frictionless transaction rate, the majority of business payments are executed in a matter of minutes.

However, the time it takes for an international transfer to Canada varies depending on the payment method, the banks involved, the country of origin and the specific money transfer service you use. Usually, instant faster payments take up to 2 hours, while SWIFT and SEPA transfers are processed between 1-5 business days.

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How much does it cost to send money to Canada?

Silverbird has no setup or monthly fees. When you send money to Canada you only pay transaction fees tailored to the needs of your business. As an onboarded Silverbird client, you will receive a transparent pricing plan when you open an online business account with us.

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Why use Silverbird for payments to Canada

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Alexandru

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Great platform

Great platform for fast international payments. Amazing support. Very happy.

01 January 2023

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Rada

Trustpilot 5 stars

Easy and fast

Transferring money is easy and fast. Very much satisfied! Thank you very much!

06 September 2023

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Finley

Trustpilot 5 stars

Great experience

It’s good to have a responsive account manager to help with any requests.

05 December 2023

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M Saatli

Trustpilot 5 stars

Next level banking

The service is beyond my expectations, with top quality customer service.

03 January 2024

Peace of Mind with every payment to Canada

Peace of Mind with every payment

Silverbird is a licensed Electronic Money Institution regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). You’re in safe hands.

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FAQs

Best ways to transfer money to Canada

A borderless, multi-currency business account is the best way to transfer money to Canada. A wire transfer, is usually more expensive. Businesses sending large sums of money to Canada should open a multi-currency account to take advantage of better exchange rates, security and transfer speed.

Here are some popular methods for transferring money to Canada:

• Multi-currency accounts
• Wire transfer
• E-wallet

Safely and securely transfer money to Canada

Silverbird is an EMI-certified UK financial institution that follows all industry-standard regulations and best practices to protect your funds. We safeguard your money with Tier-1 UK and EU banks, use industry-leading TLS encryption protocols to secure your data, and two-factor authentication to protect your account.

What you will need to send money to Canada

To send money to Canada, you will need the full name, sort code, account number, name of the recipient’s bank, and reason for the transaction. You will also need either a bank account, online payment provider or multi-currency account.

How much money can I send to Canada?

The amount of money you can send to Canada depends on the bank or payment provider you use, and the type of account. Personal bank accounts enforce daily limits of up to £50,000 (Barclays), while Bank of Scotland business account holders have a daily transfer upper limit of £250,000. If you open an online business account with Silverbird, you can send money to Canada with no transfer limits.

Sending large amounts of money to Canada

If you send large amounts of money to Canada — anything upward of $10,000 — your transaction may be delayed. Banks must comply with anti-money laundering regulations to scrutinise large transactions, which are sometimes flagged as suspicious. If you open a Silverbird multi-currency account, you can send large sums of money overseas frictionlessly.

Can I send a SWIFT payment to Canada?

Yes, you can send a SWIFT payment to Canada. SWIFT transfers usually take 3-5 days. If you want to send an instant payment, opt for an online payment provider like Silverbird.

Can I send a SEPA payment to Canada?

Yes, you can send a SEPA payment to Canada if the country of origin is a member of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), which includes all EU member states, as well as Switzerland and the UK.

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