Remittances for Newcomers in Quebec (2026 Guide)
Everything newcomers settling in Quebec need to know about sending money home from Canada — cheapest ways and providers. Province-specific guide updated 2026.
Remittances in Quebec: What newcomers need to know
Quebec newcomers — especially from North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia), Haiti, and Lebanon — have access to specialized corridors. Montreal has a large network of Arabic and Haitian Creole-speaking money transfer agents. For North Africa-Quebec corridor: Wise and Western Union both have strong coverage; Société Générale Maroc has accounts linkable to Canadian transfers for Moroccan newcomers. For Haiti-Quebec: Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram are popular with the Haitian community. Bill 96 does not restrict money transfer services, but French-language documentation must be available. Caisse Desjardins offers international wire transfers at lower fees than some Big Six banks.
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