Royal Bank of Canada wire transfer: transfer time, fees, and limits

If you’re a Royal Bank of Canada account holder, you may be seeking easy ways to send wire payments domestically or internationally. Take a look at this guide to learn about transfer time, fees, limits and more!

Royal Bank of Canada Domestic Wire Transfer Fees

You have the option to make a domestic wire transfer online, via mobile banking service or by personally visiting your preferred branch. If you prefer the latter, make sure to set an appointment with a specialist.

For domestic wire transfers, provide the following information:

Recipient’s name and contact details.
Recipient’s bank account details and transit number.
Wire routing number (also called the ABA code).
Details of the payment amount and the desired processing date.

Type of wire transfer	Fee
Incoming Domestic Wire	Free
Outgoing Domestic Wire	C$15 for amounts > C$2,500, C$20 for amounts C$2,500 to C$10,000

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Royal Bank of Canada International Wire Transfer Fees

For international wire transfers with Royal Bank of Canada, you’ll need to following information:

Name and address of the recipient in the foreign country.
Recipient’s overseas bank account number.
Recipient bank ID, like a SWIFT code, BIC or national ID.
Foreign currency of the recipient’s bank account for currency exchange.
Purpose of the wire transfer.

Type of wire transfer	Fee
Incoming International Wire	Free for amounts C$50 and below USD $17 or C$17 for amounts above USD $50 or C$50
Outgoing International Wire	C$35 via wire transfer C$13.50 via International Money Transfer

Royal Bank of Canada Wire Transfer Limit

Royal Bank of Canada has wire transfer limits on outgoing wire transfers through its online banking system, particulary:

Type of transfer	Limit
Daily Minimum Limit	C$0.01
Daily Maximum Limit	C$5,000

Royal Bank of Canada Cutoff Times

Keep in mind that Royal Bank of Canada imposes a strict cut-off time for both domestic and international wire transfers. Make wire transfers before this designated time to ensure timely processing!

Type of wire transfer	Cut-Off time
Domestic Wire Transfer	6:00 PM Eastern Time
International Wire Transfer	6:00 PM Eastern Time

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this guide is intended for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, banking policies and fees may be subject to change. Users are strongly advised to verify specific details and consult with their banks should they have any questions or concerns.

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