Send money from Canada

You can transfer money via WorldRemit from Canada to 130+ destinations across the world. Please click on any link below for more information.

For more general information on how WorldRemit works and how you can create a transfer, please visit our Getting Started pages.

How do I pay for my transfer from Canada?

When sending money from Canada, you can pay for your transfer using any of the the following ways:

  • Debit, credit or pre-paid cards

    • The maximum send amount per 24 hours is CAD 40,000

    • The maximum send amount per transaction is CAD 4,000

    • Click the link for more information on card payments.

  • Apple Pay

  • Interac


What is the verification process in Canada?

To comply with Canadian regulations we need to fully verify all customers sending from Canada.

If you are sending $1,000 or more, you will be asked to provide some additional documentation as well as the standard ID requirements.

This can include:

  1. Government issued photo ID

    • Current Canadian passport

    • Current Canadian Driving Licence

    • Current Canadian residence permit

  2. Proof of address To verify your address we need to see a bank statement, Notice of Assessment (NOA) or utility bill. The document you provide must not be older than 6 months, and the address printed on this must match that on your WorldRemit account. Bills we can accept are:

  • Telephone bill

  • Electricity / gas bill

  • Water bill

Please note, until we have completed ID verification we will be unable to complete your transfer.

Why do I need to provide ID from Canada?

Every customer needs to have their identity verified at some stage when using WorldRemit. Part of this process involves photo ID and address verification.

How can I send you my ID from Canada?

If we have requested documents from you, we will have sent a link to you in an email. Clicking that link will allow you to upload images of your documents straight to your account.

You can also upload the documents at any time using the links below:

  • Photo ID

  • Selfie

  • Proof of Address

  • Bank Statement


Where can I transfer money to from Canada?

You can transfer money to 130+ destinations in the world, and in various payout options including cash pickup, bank transfer, mobile money and airtime top-up so it is always convenient for your recipient. Please refer to our Send To pages for more information.

Is there anything else I need to know about sending from Canada?

The type of document we require will vary upon what we need to clarify.

  • If you are providing photo ID, it needs to include the following:

    • Your photograph

    • Your full name

    • Your date of birth

    • The expiry date (the documents MUST NOT be expired)

    • The two lines of letters and numbers at the bottom of the document (The MRZ)

  • If you are proving proof of address, it needs to include the following:

    • Your full name

    • Your full current residential address

  • Please send a high quality image. If the image is unclear we may ask for another copy.

  • We need to see the full document including all four corners. If we cannot see the full document we may ask for another copy.


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