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Can I send money to someone in Iran?

Is there a way to get around sanctions to send money to loved ones in Iran? Here's the information you need.

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Rosie Russell

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Unfortunately, you can’t send money to Iran at the time of writing. Even if you have a loved one in Iran who needs money desperately, it’s illegal in Canada to send a money transfer to a sanctioned country.

Find out below what you need to know about sanctions when it comes to sending money to someone in Iran.

Why can't I send money to Iran?

Because of sanctions in place, no bank or money transfer company can send money from Canada to Iran. This is because Canada’s an active member of the United Nations (UN), which has sanctions that don’t allow any kind of financial transactions between Canada and Iran.

If you send money to another country without sanctions against Iran and then pass those funds onto a recipient in Iran, you may face tough legal and financial consequences. You can read more about the sanctions on Iran by visiting the Global Affairs Canada website.

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    ShirleyApril 4, 2016

    Hi Said,

    Thanks for your question.

    Unfortunately due to the restrictions in place, it is very difficult to send money out of Iran. Well-established money transfer services such as Western Union and Moneygram don’t have a presence in Iran.

    You may want to speak with your bank about your options, though expensive fees are likely to apply.

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