Transfer money from Canada to the US the way you want. Easily and reliably convert Canadian dollars to US dollars to send south of the border with Western Union.
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Ways to send money to the US
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Register for free or log in to your existing profile and send money to the US from Canada online 24/7.
Send money onlineSend money from Canada to the US on the go wherever you are – from Vancouver to Quebec. Or start a money transfer in the app to finish and pay at an agent location later.
Download the appHead to your nearest agent location to transfer money from Canada to the US in person. Choose from more than 2,7001 agent locations for the most convenient option.
Find locationsMake direct money transfers to US bank accounts across the country. Send and receive money to accounts with the Bank of America, Sutton Bank, Wells Fargo and more.
From San Diego to New York City, you can send money to the USA for cash pickup at more than 59,0001 agent locations.
Find agent locations in the USUsing your bank details
Cash at an agent location
With a credit2 or debit card
Send money to the US at any time from anywhere on our app – or start a money transfer and pay at your local agent location to confirm.
Make fast repeat money transfers to friends and family in the US by saving receiver details.
Track every money transfer to the US in real time.
Send money to major US banks
Transfer money to USA banks with ease. We can provide money transfers to major US banks such as Chase Bank, the Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Sutton Bank.
Send nowSend money via the app
Download the Western Union app for free to start making money transfers to the US wherever you are in Canada.
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Send money in person
Head to your nearest agent location to send money to a bank account or for cash pickup. There are more than 2,7001 across the country.
Find a nearby agent locationStart sending money from Canada to the US in a way that’s convenient for you – online, via our app, or in person at an agent location.
All money transfers to the US are encrypted with Western Union. Our fraud prevention efforts help to protect your money.
Since 1851 Western Union has been helping people move money around the world. So, you’re in experienced hands when sending money from Canada to the USA.
Wherever your receiver is – from Miami to Seattle and everywhere in between – with more than 59,0001 agent locations across the states, you can easily find a nearby agent location for cash pickup.
Join My WU® to collect points every time you send money to the USA and redeem for future discounts on money transfers.
Register for free to transfer money from Canada to the US today.
Follow your money online and via our app to see when it arrives in the US.
Save the details of your popular receivers to make fast repeat payments to loved ones in the US.
Sending money to a US bank account online is quick and easy. You can send money to qualifying bank accounts using your credit2/debit card or pay by bank transfer. To transfer money from Canada to a US bank:
1. Register and verify your free profile or log in. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer to the US.
2. Enter ‘United States’ as the destination and choose the amount you’d like to send. Money transfer times vary per destination, but you can view the times as you make your selections.
3. Select ‘Bank account’. Choose a past receiver or enter your new receiver’s bank account details.
4. Pay with your credit2/debit card or by bank transfer.
5. Review and confirm your money is on the way. We’ll send you a confirmation email with a tracking number (MTCN), which you can share with your receiver to track the funds.
If you need to transfer money to your receiver quickly, sending money from Canada to the USA for cash pickup is a fast and convenient option. Simply pay by credit2/debit card or bank transfer and the money should be ready for cash pickup in minutes3.
To pay by credit2/debit card to send money from Canada to the US:
1. Log in or register and verify your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
2. Enter ‘United States’ as the destination and how much you want to send. Select ‘Cash pickup’ and payment by card.
3. Enter your receiver’s name and address.
4. Pay with your credit2/debit card. We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pickup.
If paying by bank transfer to send money to the US for cash pickup:
1. Log in or register and verify your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
2. Enter ‘United States’ as the destination and the amount you’d like to pay with a bank account. Select ‘Cash pickup’.
3. Verify your bank account and complete your US money transfer.
4. We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number for your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pick up.
The Western Union app lets you send money on the go, anytime and anywhere to a bank account or for cash pickup. Start transferring money from Canada to the US on the move in a few simple steps:
1. Log in to the Western Union app with Touch ID or your credentials. If you don’t have our app, simply download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. New users can follow the steps to register for free with an email address. Verify your profile using your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID.
2. Start a money transfer by selecting ‘United States’ as the destination country and enter the amount to send. Choose the payout method that works for you – direct to a bank account or for cash pickup.
3. Enter your receiver’s details.
4. Pay for your money transfer to the US via credit2/debit card or with your bank account.
5. You’ll receive a tracking number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver to track the funds.
Check out our price estimator to get an idea of our transfer fees, current CAD to USD exchange rates and transfer limits. You can generally send up to $7,500 CAD online to receivers in the US – though it depends on the method of delivery. Costs vary based on the amount you send, exchange rates at the time and any transfer fees.
Contact our Customer care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.
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1 Agent location count effective as of September 30, 2021.
2 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.
3 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.
