Sending money internationally has never been easier
Whether it’s direct-to-bank deposit with Scotia International Money* or cash pick-up with Western Union♢, you can send your money the way you want.
The benefits of sending money with Scotia
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Convenient
Send money in the way that’s easiest for you and your recipient, whether that’s directly to their bank account or cash pick-up.
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Global
Send money abroad to over 200 countries, including the United States, India, Philippines, China, and many more.
We’ve got 2 options to help you send money internationally
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Scotia International Money Transfer*
Direct-to-bank deposit
- Send money online directly to your recipient’s bank account within 5 business days in over 20 countries
- Send up to $10,000 a day
- $0 fee for Ultimate Package customers and new to Canada customers1
- $1.99 per transfer all other customers
- Additional foreign exchange rates apply
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Western Union♢
Cash pick-up
- Send money abroad to more than 500,000 locations, in over 200 countries
- Send up to $999.99 through online and mobile banking, and up to $7,499 through a branch in a day
- Send money internationally for fast cash pick-up at an agent location within 2 to 4 hours2
- $5 + 1% fee on the amount being transferred3
- Additional foreign exchange rates apply
Compare your money transfer options
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Scotia International Money transfer* | Western Union♢ | |
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Method of sending | Direct-to-bank deposit | Cash pick-up |
Amount | Up to $10,000 | Up to $999 through our online and mobile banking Up to $7,499 at a Scotiabank branch |
Length of time Up to 5 business days | Up to 5 business days | 2-4 hours2 |
Transfer fees | $0 fee for Ultimate Package customers or New to Canada customers1 $1.99 per transfer for all other customers Additional exchange rates apply |
$5 per transfer +1% of the principle amount 3 Additional exchange rates apply |
How to send | Online or mobile banking | Online banking, mobile banking, or at your nearest branch. |
Available Countries | United States, India, Philippines, Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Austria, United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and China | Over 200 countries and territories and we have over 500,000 agent locations |
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