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When you need to send funds to another country, whether it is to pay international bills, purchase property abroad, pay foreign tuition fees or even send a payment home to family, Guardian can offer you a competitive exchange rate, and quick, convenient service.

Please note there is a minimum of $10,000 Canadian or equivalent for this transaction. If you would like to receive less than this amount, we can offer you our Western Union money transfer service. 

What do I need to bring for this transaction?

• One piece of acceptable identification
• Wire transfer instructions

Guardian charges a flat fee of $30 to send wire transfers.

Please note: the intermediary and/or receiving bank may deduct a charge from the wire transfer amount.

Timelines

How soon will the wire be sent?

• US Dollar wires are typically sent within 1 business day of the transaction.

• Wire transfers in other currencies are typically sent within 2-3 business days of the transaction.Transactions involving currency other than USD/CAD require 48 hours as standard international settlement to receive funds into Guardian's foreign currency accounts .

How long will it take for the wire to reach its destination?

• Different banking systems around the world use various methods of distribution through their internal financial grid.The sophistication of a country's, as well as the individual bank institution's,capability to transmit electronic funds throughout its network varies.

Contact a trader for more information about our outgoing wire transfer service.