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How to Send Money from Canada to Ghana

Get the best deals when you transfer from Canada to Ghana. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best exchange rates.

Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to Ghana from Canada.

Keith Hodges
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Keith Hodges
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May 25th, 2023

How to send money to Ghana from Canada

The best way to send CAD to GHS

XE

The total number of Canada to Ghan Cedi providers

5

The average cheapest way to send money from Canada to Ghana

Regency FX

Best option for debit card transfers

Best option for bank transfers

XE

You can always compare rates and fees based on your transfer amount and payment options when sending money.

The best way to send money from Canada to Ghana

We recommend using Wise for money transfers to Ghana from Canada.

We analyzed 5 providers that allow CAD to GHS transfers. Wise emerged as the best option in 80% of searches.

What’s the cheapest way to send money from Canada to Ghana?

Based on results from the last 3 months, of the 5 providers we list, the cheapest way to send money from the Canada to Ghana was Regency FX, and the average cheapest payment method was Bank Transfer.

Regency FX has averaged 0.9% cheaper than the next nearest provider for money transfers to Ghana from Canada.

Just to make you aware, Bank Transfer was the overall cheapest payment method.

The cheapest way to send money isn't always the fastest

Be sure to pick the right option, Instarem is the most cost effective way of sending, but make sure the timeframes work for you.

How the cost of sending money to Ghana from Canada is calculated

The cost of sending money from Canada to Canada depends on several things, including:

The mid-market rate

The current mid-market rate between CAD and GHS is 9.782474. The rate the time you transfer will impact your overall cost. As an example, Regency FX has averaged -0.47% below the mid-market rate over the last 3 months, generally making sending money a little cheaper before fees.

The markup and fee

Providers will often charge a markup on the rate, fees, or both, for transfers between Canada and Ghana. This is why Instarem is listed as our cheapest option - they offer the best combination of Canadian Dollar to Ghan Cedi (0.4) and fees (0).

Bank transfers from Canada to Ghana

Bank transfers are the most common way of sending CAD to Ghana as they are secure, reliable, and convenient.

If you want to send Canadian Dollars to Ghana through a bank transfer, XE has been the top rated provider in our comparison system for the last 3 months, being recommended 95.2% of the time.

That’s because companies like XE bypass the SWIFT network by relying on their own digital network of banks, making transfers faster and cheaper. As an example, XE's transaction fees for Canadian Dollars into Ghana have averaged significantly lower than banks for the last 3 months.

Finding the best exchange rate for CAD to GHS

The mid-market exchange rate changes daily, so timing your transfer can make a big difference to how many Ghan Cedis you can get for your Canadian Dollars. The average Canadian Dollar to Ghan Cedi mid-market rate over the last month was 9.846, with a low of 9.846 and a high of 9.846.

For comparison, the best exchange rate for CAD to GHS right now is through XE, at a difference of 0.9%.

How we find the best transfer deals from Canada to Ghana

We’ve compared the cost, speed, and product offering of the top money transfer services (including XE) available between Ghana and Canada.

We also produce unbiased, detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies for sending Canadian Dollar to Ghana, helping you in making smarter, simpler choices. We pride ourselves on our objective reviews, maintaining complete independence in our analysis and ratings.

Take a look at our comprehensive editorial policy for more information about our dedication to integrity and transparency.

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Keith Hodges
Keith is a digital specialist with a background in the financial industry, both as a marketeer and a journalist. Keith joined MoneyTransfers.com in order to take the business to the next level and expand our offering in multiple international money transfer markets.
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