Send money to Malaysia

The maximum amount you can send from Canada to Malaysia is 7,500 CAD. This depends on your chosen methods of sending and receiving the money. Other limits apply to payment method and pickup choice.

Sending money to Malaysia online is easy. To get started:

1. Register or log in for a free profile and click ‘Send now’ to begin your online money transfer.
2. Select Malaysia as your destination and enter the amount you’d like to send.
3. Choose your payment method (credit³/debit card or by bank transfer).
4. Select your receiver method (cash pick up or bank account²).
5. Confirm your payment and keep hold of your unique tracking number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver so you can both track the funds.

Before sending money to Malaysia, you’ll need your

• Full name and address
• Receivers full name and address
• Receiver’s bank account² details

1. Find your nearest Western Union agent location.
2. Bring along a valid government issued ID and your receiver’s information. You may be asked to provide proof of funds so bring along a payslip or bank statement with you.
3. Pay for your money transfer in cash, by bank transfer or use a credit³/debit card.
4. Keep hold of your receipt for your unique tracking number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver so you can both track the funds as they make their way to Malaysia.

You can use our online price estimator to calculate your transfer fees⁴ before sending money to Malaysia. This will give you a clear understanding of how much money your receiver will get.

The time it takes for your money to reach Malaysia will depend on the payment and receiver method you choose.

If you’re sending money to Malaysia and paying with credit³/debit card or with cash in-store for cash pick up, your money can arrive within minutes⁵.

If you’re transferring money from a bank account in Canada to a bank account² in Malaysia, your money can arrive within 9-12 business days.