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- Scotiabank outgoing international wire transfer fee is now $1.99 per transaction for a Scotia International Money Transfer (online); fee may be waived for some account packages, plus FX margin. Source
| Fact | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of sending 200 USD equivalent from Canada to Philippines | 0.8-2.0 % of amount sent, range across listed providers | 2026-09-07 | World Bank, Remittance Prices Worldwide — Canada to Philippines corridor ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Cost of sending 200 USD equivalent from Canada to Vietnam | 4.35-6.86 % of amount sent, range across listed providers | 2026-09-07 | World Bank, Remittance Prices Worldwide — Canada to Vietnam corridor ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Global average cost of sending a remittance (World Bank RPW) | 6.36 % of amount sent (USD 200 basket) | 2025-09-30 | World Bank, Remittance Prices Worldwide, Issue 54 (Q3 2025) ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Scotiabank outgoing international wire transfer fee | $1.99 per transaction for a Scotia International Money Transfer (online); fee may be waived for some account packages, plus FX margin | 2026-09-08 | Scotiabank Help Centre, Cost of a Scotia International Money Transfer ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Western Union fee structure for sending money from Canada | Fee varies by amount, payment method, destination and payout option | 2026-09-07 | Western Union Canada ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Where to report a suspected remittance/money-transfer scam | Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, 1-888-495-8501 or online Fraud Reporting System | 2026-09-07 | Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Report fraud and cybercrime ✓ 2026-09-09 |
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