COVID-19: To help support you during this time, we are temporarily waiving fees associated with Interac e-Transfer®.
Transfers within Canada and internationally
International Transfer by Mastercard® and Interac®
Easily send money to the United States and to 19 countries in the European Union.2
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It's easy
To send money by Interac e-Transfer®, go to your online bank or the National Bank app. You just need the recipient's name and email or cell phone number.
It's convenient
Access your transfers online, 24/7. You can also schedule fund transfers to ensure recipients receive money on a specific date. No more missed payments!
It's secure
Interac technology is simple and secure. You'll create your own security question, which the recipient has to answer to accept the transfer.
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How do I send a transfer?
Follow our step-by-step demos to simplify your transactions.
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Interac e-Transfer®
To send an Interac e-Transfer®, you need an account with your online bank and the email address or phone number of the person you're sending the money to.
The recipient must have an online bank account at a participating Canadian bank.
International Transfer by Mastercard® and Interac®
To carry out international transfer by Mastercard® and Interac®, you must have signed up for your online bank or National Bank app and have the following information about the recipient:
- Their first and last name
- Their International Bank Account Number (IBAN or ABA)
- Their mailing address
The funds will be deposited directly in the recipient's account.
1. If you have The Connected, The Total, The Modest or The Minimalist package or one of our offers for professionals and students, Interac e-Transfer are included. If you don't have one of these packages or have exceeded the number of transactions included in your package, a $1.00 service charge may apply when you send an Interac e-Transfer. The transfer must be sent to a bank account held at a participating Canadian financial institution.
2. International Transfer by Mastercard® and Interac® are available at a cost of $5.95 per transaction, no matter which account you hold. They allow you to transfer funds to the United States and the following 19 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
3. International Transfer by Mastercard® and Interac® may take a maximum processing time of 3 to 5 days before the funds are deposited into the recipient's account.
For more information on these services, see our Guide to Personal Banking Solutions.
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® Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. National Bank is an authorized user.
