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Looking for the best way to send money from Canada to family, friends or businesses in Brazil (or even to your own overseas bank account)?

Don't head straight to your Canadian bank – compare specialist money transfer services instead. They nearly always offer better BRL exchange rates and lower fees, so for the same amount of Canadian dollars you send, your recipient will receive more Brazilian reals.

Of the companies we've compared, Remitly is among the cheapest, with competitive exchange rates and fees starting from $0. Need a really fast transfer? Remitly can get money to your recipient in Brazil within minutes.

Best ways to send money to Brazil from Canada

• Online money transfer provider. When buying Canadian dollars or Brazilian reals , money transfer specialists typically offer better rates and cheaper fees than a local bank.
• Bank transfer. Bank transfers are an easy way to send money to Brazil, but they charge extra for the convenience and are often slower than other methods.
• Cash pickup. If you need your money to arrive fast, cash pickup gives your recipient instant access to the money you've sent when they collect it from their agent location in Brazil.
• Mobile wallet. Essentially an electronic wallet service, mobile wallets allow users to store, send and receive eligible currencies using their phone, often with fees attached.
• Home delivery. If your recipient may struggle to get to a cash pickup location, you may be able to opt for door-to-door cash delivery.

Compare the best money transfer companies to send money to Brazil

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Remitly		Within minutes	From $0	Special offers like free transfers and better exchange rates available for new customers. Remitly has quick, affordable transfers around the world, with both express and economy options.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Xe Money Transfers		Within minutes	$0	Xe has fast transfers with low fees and a range of foreign currency tools.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Xe Money Transfers		Within minutes	$0	Xe has fast transfers with low fees and a range of foreign currency tools.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Wise (TransferWise)		24 hours	From $0	Wise uses the mid-market rate and transparent fees to help you send money in 40+ currencies.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
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Wise (TransferWise) Finder Award		24 hours	From 0.48%	Wise uses the mid-market rate and transparent fees to help you send money in 45+ currencies.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
MoneyGram		Within minutes	From $0	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Loop		Within an hour	$0	Loop has 1 day transfers and low FX rates.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
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Cheapest way to send money to Brazil

Bank transfers are typically the cheapest way to get your money to Brazil. Remitly and MoneyGram have some of the lowest bank transfer fees of the brands we've compared.

When you're hunting down the cheapest ways to send money to Brazil, it's more important to look at the overall cost of your transfer. This has a couple of elements:

• Transfer fees. While still cheaper than your Canadian bank, some money transfer services charge either a fixed or percentage-based fee for making your transfer.
• Exchange rates. Another way money transfer providers make money is to add a margin to the mid-market CAD/BRL exchange rate.

Some providers may charge the mid-market rate but add fees on top. Others may have very low fees but apply a markup on the exchange rate. This means it is important to compare exactly how many Brazilian reals your recipient will end up with.

Fastest way to send money to Brazil

Many online providers can offer transfers to Brazil within minutes, although you're likely to pay a premium for the convenience.

• Remitly — within minutes
• MoneyGram — within minutes
• Xe Money Transfers — within minutes

Actual transfer times from Canada to Brazil can depend on several several factors including transfer amount, payment method and currency.

Safest way to send money to Brazil

The safest way to get your money to Brazil is to use a provider registered with Canada's industry regulator, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. All the companies we've compared in our table are overseen by a local regulator and comply with the relevant laws and regulations in both Canada and Brazil.

A great way to dive deeper is by reading our extended reviews of each transfer service and researching first-hand customer feedback on Trustpilot and similar platforms.

How to send money to Brazil from Canada

1. Compare your options.
   
   Use our table to find a money transfer provider that sends funds to Brazil. One may be better for cash pickups, while another may suit a bank transfer. Once you've found the best one for your requirements, click "Go to site".
2. Create an account.
   
   You'll need to give your name, address, contact details, proof of ID and method of payment.
3. Provide your recipient's details.
   
   Enter your recipient's name and contact information. If you're sending straight to their Brazilian bank account, you'll need the account number, SWIFT or IBAN plus their bank branch's address.
4. Enter your transfer amount.
   
   Make sure you're happy with the fees, exchange rates and transfer speed, then enter the amount you wish to send. Double-check the total Brazilian reals your recipient gets.
5. Complete your transfer.
   
   Send your money transfer to Brazil. Keep your transaction reference number safe so you can track your transfer. Your recipient may need it, too.

Example: Gabriel transfers money to Brazil

Gabriel is working in Canada as a doctor and he stays in regular contact with his elderly parents back home in Brazil. His parents need some funds to help pay off a mortgage, so Gabriel plans to send them $2,000 from Canada.

He decides to compare a bank and a money transfer specialist to see which one can save the most money on his transaction.

The money transfer company enables Gabriel to send an extra R$143.98, which is transferred straight to his parents' Banco do Brasil account.

How to choose the best money transfer companies to send money to Brazil

Is this a good time to send money to Brazil?

Compared to a month ago, the Canadian dollar is stronger against the Brazilian real. Currently, $5,000 is worth R$21,597.50, whereas a month ago, $5,000 was equivalent to R$18,193.00. That's an increase of 18.71% over the past month.

Similarly, compared to a year ago, the Canadian dollar is again stronger against the Brazilian real. A year ago, $5,000 was equivalent to R$20,062.50. That's an increase of 7.65% over 12 months.

So based on those two data points, yes, it's a relatively good time to send money to Brazil, and your Canadian dollars will go further than they would have. But what's more important, however, is the strength of the Canadian dollar against the Brazilian real and where it goes from here – which is harder to call.

Frequently asked questions

• How can I pay for my transfer to Brazil?

  There are multiple ways to pay for your money transfer to Brazil. The most common payment methods include bank transfer, credit card and debit card.

  How you pay can influence how quickly your Brazilian reals arrive and the total cost of your transfer, so consider both when deciding.

• What details do I need to send money to Brazil?

  • Photo identification: Most providers require a driver's license, passport or other Canadian government-issued ID.
  • A way to pay: Your options depend on the provider's services. Popular methods include cash, debit or credit card and bank account transfers.
  • Recipient information: You'll need their name (matching their ID) plus contact details. If sending to a Brazilian bank account, you'll need their account number, SWIFT and branch details.

• What is required to receive money in Brazil?

  • Transfer number: The reference number – sometimes called a PIN, MTCN or tracking number.
  • Government-issued ID: An official ID, such as a Brazilian passport or driver's license.
  • The transfer amount: To know how much has been sent, usually to within 10% of the total.
  • Sender information: The sender's name and address and the transfer's country of origin.

• How much money can I send online to Brazil?

  This depends on your chosen provider, as each will have a sending limit. For example, services such as Wise (TransferWise) and Remitly allow you to transfer as little as $1, while others will have a significantly higher minimum threshold.

  Remember that some providers will have maximum transfer amounts as well, either as a result of Canadian tax policies or because their service is more limited. If you need to send a large transfer, look for a provider with higher or no sending limits to Brazil.

  Conversely, providers such as Taptap Send are better at sending smaller, regular amounts of money to Brazil rather than large, one-off transfers.

• How long will it take for my money to arrive in Brazil?

  The turnaround time for a money transfer to Brazil depends on the provider and how you pay for the transfer. Expect your transfer to arrive within minutes if you pay using cash or with a debit or credit card. Paying by bank transfer can take longer – usually 2–5 days.

• Can I send money to Brazil without a bank account?

  Yes, you can still send a money transfer if neither you nor your recipient in Brazil has a bank account. Look at cash transfer providers such as Remitly, where you can pay with cash, and your recipient can collect it as cash or as a mobile phone reload on the other end.