What it is
A quick, secure way to transfer funds domestically and internationally.
Great if
You need to send or receive large sums in any major currency.
Visit any Vancity branch to set up an outgoing wire transfer.
Funds typically arrive at their destination within 3 to 5 business days.
Send or receive funds in your choice of more than 15 currencies.
Vancity supports both sending and receiving wire transfers in:
Vancity supports only sending (not receiving) wire transfers in:
Our teams can help you get set up with the online business banking solution that’s right for you.
Before you visit a branch to make your wire transfer, please:
Make sure the recipient’s financial institution can receive funds in the currency you’ve chosen.
Review these forms to make sure you’re prepared with all required info.
If you’re mailing or faxing revised “Wire Payment Instructions” to your Sender(s), we recommend enclosing this cover letter.
Each currency has different wire transfer instructions. Check out the links below for specific instructions that apply to the currency of your wire transfer.
Fee for sending Canadian dollars within Canada | $20 |
Fee for sending money outside of Canada | $35 |
Fee for processing incoming wire transfers | $5 |
Fee for incomplete wire instructions | Service charges may apply if funds are returned* |
Wire transfer limit? | TBD |
Additional fees may apply if an intermediary financial institution is required to relay the transfer funds to its final destination. To minimize costs, send funds in the currency of the recipient's financial institution.
Come see us in person at one of our 50+ branches in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria and Squamish area.
Find a branchMetro Vancouver: 604-877-7000
Greater Victoria: 250-519-7000
Toll-free: 1-888-826-2489
Explore these options for receiving deposits based on your business and cash management needs.
Great for sending individual transactions under $6,000 and up to $40,000 per month.
Pay multiple employees or contract workers or send transfers to vendors in real-time with immediate confirmation.
Great for businesses that want expert support to make trades and manage their foreign currency risk.
Our FX account managers can help you make smart choices to save time and costs and manage your exposure to currency fluctuations.
View legal details
®Interac e-Transfer is a registered trade-mark of Interac Corp. Used under license.
* Incomplete wire instructions may result in funds being returned to the sending financial institution. The sending institution and intermediary financial institution may deduct service charges prior to the wire arriving at Vancity. We have no control over the imposition of these fees and are not advised of these fees in advance of the funds being sent.