Sending $10,000 abroad? Canada already knows. 1. Any international wire transfer of $10,000 CAD or more is automatically reported to FINTRAC by your bank — you won’t even get a heads-up when it happens. → $10,000 2. Splitting your transfer into smaller amounts won’t help — multiple transfers within 24 hours that add up to $10,000 or more are treated as one transaction and still get reported. → 24 hours 3. If you own foreign property worth $100,000 or more, you also have a T1135 filing obligation with CRA — and wire transfers abroad can signal exactly that to regulators. → $100,000 4. International wire transfers aren’t cheap — when you factor in exchange rate markups, the real cost is 3 to 5 percent total, so always compare your options before sending. → 3–5% Full guide at 🌐 getwealthy.blog #CanadaFinance #PersonalFinance #CanadianMoney #MoneyTips #Canada
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