Sending money abroad has pitfalls for Canadians and lack of competition may be to blame | CBC News
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Dick Newson, a resident of Victoria, faced significant challenges while trying to send 1,000 euros to a friend in France through Scotiabank. After completing the transfer, he found that the money had not arrived weeks later. Despite following the correct procedures and having all necessary codes, Newson struggled with Scotiabank's confusing website and contradictory pricing information. Scotiabank later revealed the funds had been deposited into the wrong account type. Newson's frustrations reflect a larger problem with the complexity of international money transfers in Canada and the need for improved processes.
Dick Newson's attempt to send money internationally through Scotiabank highlighted frustrations around the complexity and confusion often associated with Canadian banking systems.
Transferring money through a Canadian bank can be costly and confusing, particularly when it comes to navigating required codes and procedures.
Scotiabank maintains it is collaborating with Newson to resolve the issue, yet his experience reflects broader concerns about the efficacy of international wire transfers.
Newson's encounter underscores the inadequacies in the international money transfer process from Canadian banks, raising questions on how straightforward such transactions should be.
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