IT specialists who have moved to Toronto and Vancouver, students in Montreal and Ottawa, as well as entrepreneurs with business or partners in Canada are the main customer segments sending money through ATM24. The Russian-speaking diaspora in Canada exceeds 500,000 people, so demand for regular transfers from Russia remains stable. Canada is not part of SEPA and does not use IBAN format: for bank credit, the institution number of 3 digits, transit number of the branch of 5 digits, and recipient account number of 7–12 digits are typically required. Transfers from Russia in CAD are made through available SWIFT routes; in some cases, payment may be processed through a USD correspondent with subsequent conversion and CAD credit to the recipient's account.
Bank details and processing times
Interac e-Transfer is one of the main fast transfer systems within Canada; however, it is not used for direct money transfers from Russia. Transfers within Canada through available domestic channels are credited within minutes. SWIFT transfer takes approximately 4 to 7 business days after confirmation of the ATM24 request. TD Bank and RBC work with international SWIFT transfers; however, acceptance of payments related to Russia depends on the route and compliance check. BMO and Scotiabank also accept international SWIFT transfers, but for amounts of 5,000 CAD or more may request an accompanying letter or transfer documentation. It is important for the recipient to provide bank details in the correct format: institution number, transit number, and bank account number, as an error in the digit order may delay credit.
Transfer conditions
Canada's payment ecosystem: banks, cards, and international transfers. Country — Canada. Receiving currency — CAD (Canadian dollar). Sending currency — RUB, USDT, and other available currencies. Transfer method — Visa and Mastercard bank cards, bank account, or CAD cash. ATM24 commission — from 0.9%. Response to request — within 15 minutes.
Payment systems and services
Canada's payment ecosystem: main payment systems and services. Interac e-Transfer — one of the main fast P2P transfer systems within Canada by email or phone number; not used directly for sending money from Russia. Wise Canada — a popular international financial service with Canadian bank details, including transit number and account number, for receiving and sending transfers. PayPal Canada is widely used for P2P payments, online purchases, and small business settlements; however, transactions related to Russia are restricted. Real-Time Rail (RTR) — a new instant payment system from Payments Canada, designed for 24/7/365 transfers; system launch is scheduled for Q4 2026. FINTRAC — Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre: international electronic transfers of 10,000 CAD or more, including the aggregate of related transactions within 24 hours, are subject to mandatory reporting by financial organizations. Banks in Canada typically operate Monday–Friday from approximately 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM local time; some major branches may operate until 6:00 PM, Saturday hours are reduced, and most branches are closed on Sunday. SWIFT transfers from RUB to CAD may be processed through a USD correspondent with subsequent conversion to Canadian dollars.