Canada

The following tables show how much it costs to remit money from Canada to
Note: Corridor averages are unweighted and do not reflect the market shares of the different firms that compose the average. For comparability purposes, the two initial USD reference amounts of $200 and $500 were kept. In the third quarter of 2009, the amounts in local currency were adjusted in order to reflect foreign exchange fluctuations.

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Remitting from Canada to Haiti

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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216540
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(CAD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

iKoboMTO11.500.005.3211.49 6 days or moreNationwideAug 14, 2009
ScotiaBankBank11.163.308.4618.27 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
MoneyGramMTO15.002.209.1419.74 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
Royal Bank of CanadaBank15.002.209.1419.74 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
Western UnionMTO16.993.3011.1624.11 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
Western UnionMTO20.003.3012.5627.13 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
Bank of MontrealBank25.002.2013.7729.74 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
ScotiaBankBank24.003.3014.4131.13 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
Toronto Dominion BankBank30.001.1014.9932.38 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
Royal Bank of CanadaBank42.002.2021.6446.74 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
CIBCBank44.009.8930.2665.36 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
Bank Average 27.313.4516.1034.78
MTO Average 15.872.209.5520.63
Total Average 23.153.0013.7129.61
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 25.642.3215.1432.70
Corridor note
  • In this corridor all RSPs send USD. At the point of collection, the money may be paid out in USD or converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3210.64 6 days or moreNationwideAug 14, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank10.333.308.4616.92 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO13.892.209.1418.28 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank13.892.209.1418.28 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
    Western UnionMTO15.733.3011.1622.32 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
    Western UnionMTO18.523.3012.5625.12 Less than one hourNationwideAug 14, 2009
    Bank of MontrealBank23.152.2013.7727.54 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank22.223.3014.4128.82 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank27.781.1014.9929.98 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank38.892.2021.6443.28 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
    CIBCBank40.749.8930.2660.52 3-5 daysNationwideAug 14, 2009
    Bank Average 25.293.4516.1032.20
    MTO Average 14.912.209.5519.10
    Total Average 21.513.0013.7127.42
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 25.642.3215.1430.28
    Corridor note
  • In this corridor all RSPs send USD. At the point of collection, the money may be paid out in USD or converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    ScotiaBankBank12.502.508.7517.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.5010.0020.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Western UnionMTO18.002.5011.5023.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Bank of MontrealBank25.001.2513.7527.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.001.2516.2532.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.002.5020.0040.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    CIBCBank44.003.7525.7551.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Bank Average 29.302.2516.9033.80
    MTO Average 16.502.5010.7521.50
    Total Average 25.642.3215.1430.28
    Total Average in 2008 26.551.1914.4628.92
    Corridor note
  • In this corridor all RSPs send USD. At the point of collection, the money may be paid out in USD or converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    ScotiaBankBank12.502.508.7517.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.5010.0020.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Western UnionMTO18.002.5011.5023.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Bank of MontrealBank25.001.2513.7527.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.001.2516.2532.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.002.5020.0040.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    CIBCBank44.003.7525.7551.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 11, 2009
    Bank Average 29.302.2516.9033.80
    MTO Average 16.502.5010.7521.50
    Total Average 25.642.3215.1430.28
    Total Average in 2008 26.551.1914.4628.92
    Corridor note
  • In this corridor all RSPs send USD. At the point of collection, the money may be paid out in USD or converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Canada PostPost office4.950.182.665.32 2-3 days-May 21, 2008
    FonkozeMTO10.000.185.1810.36 Same day-May 21, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO15.000.187.6815.36 Instant-May 21, 2008
    Western UnionMTO27.001.1914.6929.38 Instant-May 21, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.000.1815.1830.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    CIBCBank30.003.2118.2136.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank of MontrealBank35.003.2120.7141.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    ScotiaBankBank42.000.1821.1842.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank45.002.2024.7049.40 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank Average 36.401.7919.9939.98
    MTO Average 17.330.529.1818.36
    Post office Average 4.950.182.665.32
    Total Average 26.551.1914.4628.92
    First Quarter 2009  25.642.3215.1430.28
    Corridor note
  • The exchange rate column reflects the fact that money is sent in USD. At the point of collection, the money is converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Canada PostPost office4.950.182.665.32 2-3 days-May 21, 2008
    FonkozeMTO10.000.185.1810.36 Same day-May 21, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO15.000.187.6815.36 Instant-May 21, 2008
    Western UnionMTO27.001.1914.6929.38 Instant-May 21, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.000.1815.1830.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    CIBCBank30.003.2118.2136.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank of MontrealBank35.003.2120.7141.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    ScotiaBankBank42.000.1821.1842.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank45.002.2024.7049.40 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank Average 36.401.7919.9939.98
    MTO Average 17.330.529.1818.36
    Post office Average 4.950.182.665.32
    Total Average 26.551.1914.4628.92
    First Quarter 2009  25.642.3215.1430.28
    Corridor note
  • The exchange rate column reflects the fact that money is sent in USD. At the point of collection, the money is converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.


  • Remitting from Canada to India

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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    216540
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    ICICI BankBank5.002.705.0210.84 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3211.49 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank8.001.815.5211.92 2 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO10.001.686.3113.63 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    SenviaMTO10.002.817.4416.07 Next dayNationwideAug 27, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank11.162.557.7216.68 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO15.002.559.5020.52 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO15.002.559.5020.52 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank12.507.8713.6629.51 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.001.1715.0632.53 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank13.5011.3017.5537.91 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank15.0011.3018.2439.40 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Remit2india.comMTO15.0014.8221.7647.00 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Bank Average 13.595.5311.8225.53
    MTO Average 12.754.079.9721.54
    Total Average 13.204.8610.9723.70
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 18.122.8311.9025.70
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    ICICI BankBank4.632.705.0210.04 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3210.64 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank7.411.815.5211.04 2 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO9.261.686.3112.62 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    SenviaMTO9.262.817.4414.88 Next dayNationwideAug 27, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank10.332.557.7215.44 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO13.892.559.5019.00 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO13.892.559.5019.00 Less than one hourNationwideAug 27, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank11.577.8713.6627.32 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank27.781.1715.0630.12 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank12.5011.3017.5535.10 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank13.8911.3018.2436.48 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Remit2india.comMTO13.8914.8221.7643.52 3-5 daysNationwideAug 27, 2009
    Bank Average 12.595.5311.8223.64
    MTO Average 11.954.079.9719.94
    Total Average 12.294.8610.9721.94
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 18.122.8311.9023.80
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    MoneyGramMTO10.000.465.4610.92 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank8.002.556.5513.10 2 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    SenviaMTO13.002.018.5117.02 Same dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Western UnionMTO14.002.229.2218.44 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Remit2india.comMTO15.001.869.3618.72 Next dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    ICICI BankBank20.002.2412.2424.48 Next dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.002.5020.0040.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.008.8423.8447.68 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Bank Average 23.254.0315.6631.32
    MTO Average 13.001.648.1416.28
    Total Average 18.122.8311.9023.80
    Total Average in 2008 19.563.1812.9525.90
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    MoneyGramMTO10.000.465.4610.92 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank8.002.556.5513.10 2 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    SenviaMTO13.002.018.5117.02 Same dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Western UnionMTO14.002.229.2218.44 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Remit2india.comMTO15.001.869.3618.72 Next dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    ICICI BankBank20.002.2412.2424.48 Next dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.002.5020.0040.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.008.8423.8447.68 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Bank Average 23.254.0315.6631.32
    MTO Average 13.001.648.1416.28
    Total Average 18.122.8311.9023.80
    Total Average in 2008 19.563.1812.9525.90
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Canada PostPost office6.001.154.158.30 2-3 days-May 20, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO10.000.735.7311.46 Instant-May 20, 2008
    State Bank of IndiaBank8.002.156.1512.30 1-2 days SWIFT/3-4 days Cable-May 20, 2008
    Remit2india.comMTO15.001.669.1618.32 1 day-May 20, 2008
    ICICI BankBank20.001.7111.7123.42 Next day-May 20, 2008
    Western UnionMTO27.001.0314.5329.06 Instant-May 20, 2008
    SenviaMTO15.008.5316.0332.06 Same day-May 20, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.005.4720.4740.94 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank45.006.1528.6557.30 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Bank Average 25.753.8716.7533.50
    MTO Average 16.752.9911.3622.72
    Post office Average 6.001.154.158.30
    Total Average 19.563.1812.9525.90
    First Quarter 2009  18.122.8311.9023.80
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Canada PostPost office6.001.154.158.30 2-3 days-May 20, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO10.000.735.7311.46 Instant-May 20, 2008
    State Bank of IndiaBank8.002.156.1512.30 1-2 days SWIFT/3-4 days Cable-May 20, 2008
    Remit2india.comMTO15.001.669.1618.32 1 day-May 20, 2008
    ICICI BankBank20.001.7111.7123.42 Next day-May 20, 2008
    Western UnionMTO27.001.0314.5329.06 Instant-May 20, 2008
    SenviaMTO15.008.5316.0332.06 Same day-May 20, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.005.4720.4740.94 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank45.006.1528.6557.30 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Bank Average 25.753.8716.7533.50
    MTO Average 16.752.9911.3622.72
    Post office Average 6.001.154.158.30
    Total Average 19.563.1812.9525.90
    First Quarter 2009  18.122.8311.9023.80


    Remitting from Canada to Jamaica

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
    See prices in CAD | USD 
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    See prices in CAD | USD 
    216540
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3211.49 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2005
    SenviaMTO9.002.676.8414.77 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.001.268.2117.73 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank11.163.128.2817.88 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    JNBSMTO12.003.929.4820.48 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    VMBSMTO/Building Society7.006.629.8621.30 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Western UnionMTO16.993.1210.9823.72 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank12.505.6811.4624.75 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Western UnionMTO20.003.1212.3826.74 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.000.0013.8930.00 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank13.5015.3221.5746.59 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank15.0015.3222.2648.08 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Bank Average 16.437.8915.4933.46
    MTO Average 14.082.358.8719.16
    MTO/Building Society Average 7.006.629.8621.30
    Total Average 14.475.0111.7125.29
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 16.695.6814.0230.28
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3210.64 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2005
    SenviaMTO8.332.676.8413.68 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO13.891.268.2116.42 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank10.333.128.2816.56 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    JNBSMTO11.113.929.4818.96 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    VMBSMTO/Building Society6.486.629.8619.72 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Western UnionMTO15.733.1210.9821.96 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank11.575.6811.4622.92 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Western UnionMTO18.523.1212.3824.76 Less than one hourNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank27.780.0013.8927.78 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank12.5015.3221.5743.14 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank13.8915.3222.2644.52 3-5 daysNationwideAug 26, 2009
    Bank Average 15.217.8915.4930.98
    MTO Average 13.182.358.8717.74
    MTO/Building Society Average 6.486.629.8619.72
    Total Average 13.475.0111.7123.42
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 16.695.6814.0228.04
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    ScotiaBankBank12.50-1.364.899.78 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    SenviaMTO10.001.556.5513.10 Same dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    JNBSMTO9.003.968.4616.92 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.001.559.0518.10 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    VMBSMTO/Building Society7.005.809.3018.60 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Western UnionMTO14.993.6911.1922.38 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.004.9219.9239.84 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.0025.3142.8185.62 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Bank Average 25.839.6222.5445.08
    MTO Average 12.252.698.8117.62
    MTO/Building Society Average 7.005.809.3018.60
    Total Average 16.695.6814.0228.04
    Total Average in 2008 16.815.7014.1128.22
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    ScotiaBankBank12.50-1.364.899.78 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    SenviaMTO10.001.556.5513.10 Same dayNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    JNBSMTO9.003.968.4616.92 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.001.559.0518.10 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    VMBSMTO/Building Society7.005.809.3018.60 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Western UnionMTO14.993.6911.1922.38 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.004.9219.9239.84 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.0025.3142.8185.62 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Bank Average 25.839.6222.5445.08
    MTO Average 12.252.698.8117.62
    MTO/Building Society Average 7.005.809.3018.60
    Total Average 16.695.6814.0228.04
    Total Average in 2008 16.815.7014.1128.22
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    SenviaMTO7.002.015.5111.02 Same day-May 20, 2008
    VMBSMTO/Building Society7.002.225.7211.44 Instant-May 20, 2008
    JNBSMTO9.001.876.3712.74 15 mins-May 20, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.6610.1620.32 Instant-May 20, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank7.0010.3913.8927.78 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Western UnionMTO27.001.4714.9729.94 Instant-May 20, 2008
    ScotiaBankBank20.505.0815.3330.66 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank42.0019.9140.9181.82 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Bank Average 23.1711.7923.3846.76
    MTO Average 14.502.009.2518.50
    MTO/Building Society Average 7.002.225.7211.44
    Total Average 16.815.7014.1128.22
    First Quarter 2009  16.695.6814.0228.04
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    SenviaMTO7.002.015.5111.02 Same day-May 20, 2008
    VMBSMTO/Building Society7.002.225.7211.44 Instant-May 20, 2008
    JNBSMTO9.001.876.3712.74 15 mins-May 20, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.6610.1620.32 Instant-May 20, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank7.0010.3913.8927.78 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Western UnionMTO27.001.4714.9729.94 Instant-May 20, 2008
    ScotiaBankBank20.505.0815.3330.66 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank42.0019.9140.9181.82 3-5 days- electronic-May 20, 2008
    Bank Average 23.1711.7923.3846.76
    MTO Average 14.502.009.2518.50
    MTO/Building Society Average 7.002.225.7211.44
    Total Average 16.815.7014.1128.22
    First Quarter 2009  16.695.6814.0228.04


    Remitting from Canada to Philippines

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 
    See prices in CAD | USD 
    216540
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Metro RemittanceMTO8.000.364.068.77 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Iremit - CanadaMTO10.000.024.6510.04 Same dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Iremit - CanadaMTO10.000.024.6510.04 Same dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3211.49 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Iremit - CanadaMTO12.000.025.5812.05 Next dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBank*Bank12.50*0.00*5.79*12.51 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank11.160.976.1313.24 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    PNB Global RemitBank12.001.156.7014.47 2 daysMain cityAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO14.000.977.4516.09 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO14.000.977.4516.09 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    PNB Global RemitBank14.001.157.6316.48 3-5 daysRural onlyAug 28, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.001.378.3217.97 Next dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.129.0619.57 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.006.1920.0843.37 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank15.0016.6223.5650.89 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.0016.6232.8270.89 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Bank Average 18.526.1014.6731.69
    MTO Average 12.170.656.2813.56
    Total Average 14.953.039.9521.49
    Corridor note
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  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Metro RemittanceMTO7.410.364.068.12 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Iremit - CanadaMTO9.260.024.659.30 Same dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Iremit - CanadaMTO9.260.024.659.30 Same dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3210.64 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Iremit - CanadaMTO11.110.025.5811.16 Next dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBank*Bank11.57*0.00*5.79*11.58 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank10.330.976.1312.26 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    PNB Global RemitBank11.111.156.7013.40 2 daysMain cityAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.960.977.4514.90 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.960.977.4514.90 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    PNB Global RemitBank12.961.157.6315.26 3-5 daysRural onlyAug 28, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO13.891.378.3216.64 Next dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO13.892.129.0618.12 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank27.786.1920.0840.16 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank13.8916.6223.5647.12 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank32.4116.6232.8265.64 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Bank Average 17.156.1014.6729.34
    MTO Average 11.360.656.2812.56
    Total Average 13.893.039.9519.90
    Corridor note
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  • Remitting from Canada to Vietnam

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
    See prices in CAD | USD 
    See prices in CAD | USD 
    See prices in CAD | USD 
    216540
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    LeGoiTienLeMTO8.640.004.008.64 Next dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    LeGoiTienLeMTO8.640.004.008.64 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3211.49 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank11.161.716.8714.84 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.001.717.2615.68 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.001.717.2615.68 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank12.502.207.9817.24 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank15.002.209.1419.74 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.003.3010.2422.12 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Bank of MontrealBank25.002.2013.7729.74 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    CIBCBank30.002.2016.0934.75 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.002.2016.0934.75 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.002.2018.4039.74 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Bank Average 22.672.1312.6227.26
    MTO Average 11.301.126.3513.72
    Total Average 17.421.669.7321.02
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 22.191.2212.3126.59
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    LeGoiTienLeMTO8.000.004.008.00 Next dayNationwideAug 28, 2009
    LeGoiTienLeMTO8.000.004.008.00 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    iKoboMTO11.500.005.3210.64 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank10.331.716.8713.74 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO11.111.717.2614.52 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Western UnionMTO11.111.717.2614.52 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank11.572.207.9815.96 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank13.892.209.1418.28 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO13.893.3010.2420.48 Less than one hourNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Bank of MontrealBank23.152.2013.7727.54 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    CIBCBank27.782.2016.0932.18 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank27.782.2016.0932.18 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank32.412.2018.4036.80 3-5 daysNationwideAug 28, 2009
    Bank Average 20.992.1312.6225.24
    MTO Average 10.601.126.3512.70
    Total Average 16.191.669.7319.46
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 22.191.2212.3124.62
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    LeGoiTienLeMTO8.000.004.008.00 Same dayNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.001.007.0014.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank12.501.257.5015.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.5010.0020.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.00-0.0114.9929.98 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.000.0017.5035.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Bank of MontrealBank35.001.2518.7537.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    CIBCBank30.003.7518.7537.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Bank Average 28.501.2515.5031.00
    MTO Average 11.671.177.0014.00
    Total Average 22.191.2212.3124.62
    Total Average in 2008 26.251.4414.5729.14
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    LeGoiTienLeMTO8.000.004.008.00 Same dayNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.001.007.0014.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    ScotiaBankBank12.501.257.5015.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.5010.0020.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.00-0.0114.9929.98 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank35.000.0017.5035.00 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Bank of MontrealBank35.001.2518.7537.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    CIBCBank30.003.7518.7537.50 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 13, 2009
    Bank Average 28.501.2515.5031.00
    MTO Average 11.671.177.0014.00
    Total Average 22.191.2212.3124.62
    Total Average in 2008 26.251.4414.5729.14
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (CAD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)CAD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    LeGoiTienLeMTO5.002.204.709.40 Saigon - within 24 hours, other regions - up to 3 days-May 21, 2008
    Western UnionMTO15.000.187.6815.36 Instant-May 21, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.209.7019.40 Instant-May 21, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.000.1815.1830.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    ScotiaBankBank35.000.1817.6835.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    CIBCBank30.003.2118.2136.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank of MontrealBank35.003.2120.7141.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank45.000.1822.6845.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank Average 35.001.3918.8937.78
    MTO Average 11.671.537.3614.72
    Total Average 26.251.4414.5729.14
    First Quarter 2009  22.191.2212.3124.62
    Corridor note
  • The exchange rate column reflects the fact that money is sent in USD. At the point of collection, the money is converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    LeGoiTienLeMTO5.002.204.709.40 Saigon - within 24 hours, other regions - up to 3 days-May 21, 2008
    Western UnionMTO15.000.187.6815.36 Instant-May 21, 2008
    MoneyGramMTO15.002.209.7019.40 Instant-May 21, 2008
    Toronto Dominion BankBank30.000.1815.1830.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    ScotiaBankBank35.000.1817.6835.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    CIBCBank30.003.2118.2136.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank of MontrealBank35.003.2120.7141.42 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Royal Bank of CanadaBank45.000.1822.6845.36 3-5 days- electronic-May 21, 2008
    Bank Average 35.001.3918.8937.78
    MTO Average 11.671.537.3614.72
    Total Average 26.251.4414.5729.14
    First Quarter 2009  22.191.2212.3124.62
    Corridor note
  • The exchange rate column reflects the fact that money is sent in USD. At the point of collection, the money is converted to the local currency. Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the USD to the local currency.