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Transfer Money


Getting money to where it needs to go is simple and convenient. BMO Transfer Services let you send money confidently and securely. Choose from 3 easy-to-use transfer methods:
Interac® e-Transfer
Wire Payments
Send Money to Portugal

Interac® e-Transfer

Send money to friends and family easily and conveniently. Interac e-Transfer lets you send funds instantly without hassles.

The fastest, easiest way to send money

  • Using your online banking account, all you need is the recipient’s email address
  • Money is deposited as soon as the recipient1 receives the email notice
  • Enjoy the same security features that protect your online banking information
1 Recipient has to accept the transfer before the amount is credited.

Take advantage

  • Two FREE Interac e-Transfer per month are included with the Performance and Premium Banking Plans and one FREE Interac e-Transfer is included with the Plus Plan
  • Cost is $1.50 to send an Interac e-Transfer; there is no cost to receive an Interac e-Transfer via Online Banking2
2The deposit must be made at one of the following participating banks and credit union: BMO Bank of Montreal, CIBC, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust, and Central 1 Credit Union. Recipients can receive Interac e-Transfer funds instantly and for free if they deposit the money online into a bank account at one of the six participating financial institutions.

How does Interac e-Transfer work? Learn more

To send an Interac e-Transfer, sign-in to Online Banking

Wire Payments

BMO’s wire payment service provides a quick and efficient way to securely send funds from your BMO branch or receive money directly into your account.

  • To send a wire payment visit your BMO Bank of Montreal branch with the recipient’s name, address, account number and name and address of their financial institution.
  • To receive a wire payment, provide the sender your customer information and Bank of Montreal beneficiary bank details. Learn More...

Please contact your BMO Bank of Montreal branch if you require additional wire payment assistance or for information regarding fees top send money to others

Send Money to Portugal

Use BMO Global Money Transfer to wire transfer money to Portugal safely, conveniently and quickly.
  • Enjoy 4 easy ways to send money: in branch, via ATM, online or by phone
  • Relax knowing your wire transfer transactions are secure
  • Send more money more often for less with an Everyday Banking Plan, with our preferred Portuguese banking arrangements

Signing up for Global Money Transfer is easy

Visit your nearest BMO Bank of Montreal branch with your recipient’s name, address, bank account name and number.
Opening accounts online is now easier.
Premium Rate Savings Account
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Smart Saver Account
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*up to $59,999.99
**over $5,000