📈 Canada to Uganda Money Transfer Snapshot Today
- Most UGX received for CAD 1,000 today: UGX 3,171,587.50 with MoneyGram (Debit Card → Cash Pickup)
- Best CAD to UGX exchange rate today: UGX 3,171.5875, offered by MoneyGram
- Number of money transfer providers compared: 18 providers offering 75 ways to send
- Exchange rate range: UGX 3,171.5875 to UGX 3,046.5271
- Potential savings on CAD 1,000: up to UGX 134,169.52, fees included
- Zero fee transfers: 7 of 17 providers charge no fee for CAD 1,000
- Number of deals and promo codes: 12, all exclusive to RemitFinder
- Mid-market
ⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real CAD to UGX exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 CAD = UGX 3,123.1873 (Updated about an hour ago)
See detailed Canada to Uganda money transfer comparison below.
Canada to Uganda money transfer providers that matched the search criteria
Best value
1,000 CAD =
3 171 587.50 UGX
Better than mid-market by 15.50 CAD (1.55%), after feesⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card or Cash → Cash Pickup
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,171.5875
1.55% better than mid-market
Speed
Instantly
Transfer Limit
Up to 8,470 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 163 885.30 UGX
Better than mid-market by 13.03 CAD (1.30%), after feesⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account, Debit Card or Google Pay → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,163.8853
1.30% better than mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
3 154 700.00 UGX
Better than mid-market by 10.09 CAD (1.01%), after feesⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,154.7000
1.01% better than mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
3 135 000.00 UGX
Better than mid-market by 3.78 CAD (0.38%), after feesⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card → Mobile Wallet
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,135.0000
0.38% better than mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 3,500 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 120 064.11 UGX
Total cost 1.00 CAD (0.10%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,120.0641
0.10% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
3 115 379.33 UGX
Total cost 2.50 CAD (0.25%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,115.3793
0.25% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
≈3 101 595.29 UGX
Total cost ≈ 6.92 CAD (0.69%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
~6.35 CAD estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
3,121.4100
0.06% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 20,000 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 096 207.60 UGX
Total cost 8.64 CAD (0.86%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Interac e-transfer → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,096.2076
0.86% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 3,000 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 094 166.92 UGX
Total cost 9.31 CAD (0.93%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card, Google Pay or Apple Pay → Debit Card
Fee
2.90 CAD
Exchange rate
3,103.1661
0.64% below mid-market
Speed
1–2 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
From 1.9 CAD
1,000 CAD =
≈3 085 442.48 UGX
Total cost ≈ 12.12 CAD (1.21%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
~6.35 CAD estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
3,105.1540
0.58% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
3 083 785.60 UGX
Total cost 12.47 CAD (1.25%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card, Google Pay or Apple Pay → Cash Pickup
Fee
20.00 CAD
Exchange rate
3,146.7200
0.75% better than mid-market
Speed
Within 2 hours estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
100 – 49,999 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 074 450.48 UGX
Total cost 15.62 CAD (1.56%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Mobile Wallet
Fee
0.99 CAD
Exchange rate
3,077.4972
1.46% below mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
3 074 450.48 UGX
Total cost 15.62 CAD (1.56%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
0.99 CAD
Exchange rate
3,077.4972
1.46% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
3 057 899.74 UGX
Total cost 20.94 CAD (2.09%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
18.93 CAD
Exchange rate
3,116.8900
0.20% below mid-market
Speed
About 18 hours
Transfer Limit
2.83 – 8,662 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 044 645.74 UGX
Total cost 25.16 CAD (2.52%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account, Debit Card or Interac e-transfer → Bank Account or Mobile Wallet
Fee
24.52 CAD
Exchange rate
3,121.1770
0.06% below mid-market
Speed
About 2 days
Transfer Limit
10 – 5,000 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 037 417.98 UGX
Total cost 27.54 CAD (2.75%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Mobile Wallet → Mobile Wallet
Fee
2.99 CAD
Exchange rate
3,046.5271
2.45% below mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
From 10 CAD
1,000 CAD =
3 037 417.98 UGX
Total cost 27.54 CAD (2.75%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Mobile Wallet → Mobile Wallet
Fee
2.99 CAD
Exchange rate
3,046.5271
2.45% below mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
10 – 100,000 CAD
Other ways to send money from Canada to Uganda
This provider doesn’t accept CAD 1,000, so it’s shown at the nearest amount it accepts.
Doesn't accept 1,000 CAD. Prices shown for 9,346 CAD.
9,346 CAD =
29 160 119.20 UGX
Total cost 9.35 CAD (0.10%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
3,120.0641
0.10% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
From 9,346 CAD
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💡What these rates mean for sending money to Uganda from Canada today
Compare top-rated money transfer providers to find the best way to remit money to Uganda from Canada. Check today's CAD to UGX exchange rates and fees, read detailed provider reviews, and discover exclusive deals and promo codes.
RemitFinder compared 18 providers offering 75 ways to send for Canada to Uganda money transfers today. Here is what the competition looks like right now:
Today's Most Competitive Providers to Transfer Money to Uganda from Canada
🥇 MoneyGram with UGX 3,171,587.50 for CAD 1,000 (most UGX received today).
🥈 Western Union offering UGX 3,163,885.30.
🥉 XE Money Transfer & Taptap Send are also offering good value on CAD-UGX transfers today.
The 17 providers that accept CAD 1,000 today offer exchange rates from UGX 3,046.5271 to UGX 3,171.5875. Once fees are included, a CAD 1,000 transfer from Canada to Uganda delivers between UGX 3,037,417.98 and UGX 3,171,587.50. That means up to UGX 134,169.52 more for your recipient — simply by choosing the right provider.
How you pay matters too: paying by Credit Card instead of Bank Account costs UGX 94,916.56 more with Western Union, for the same Bank Account delivery.
Canadian Dollar to Ugandan Shilling exchange rates and fees change throughout the day, and top-ranked providers can change quickly. Even a small difference in the rate or fee can significantly change how much UGX your recipient receives in Uganda.
Compare the providers above to maximize every CAD you send to Uganda. The provider that pays the most for Canadian Dollar to Ugandan Shilling transfers changes daily, so comparing today matters.
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Latest Exchange Rates for Sending Money to Uganda from Canada
Here are some latest CAD to UGX (Canadian Dollar to Ugandan Shilling) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.
| 1 CAD | 3,123.19 UGX |
| 5 CAD | 15,615.94 UGX |
| 10 CAD | 31,231.87 UGX |
| 25 CAD | 78,079.68 UGX |
| 50 CAD | 156,159.37 UGX |
| 100 CAD | 312,318.73 UGX |
| 150 CAD | 468,478.10 UGX |
| 200 CAD | 624,637.46 UGX |
| 250 CAD | 780,796.83 UGX |
| 300 CAD | 936,956.19 UGX |
| 400 CAD | 1,249,274.92 UGX |
| 500 CAD | 1,561,593.65 UGX |
| 600 CAD | 1,873,912.38 UGX |
| 700 CAD | 2,186,231.11 UGX |
| 800 CAD | 2,498,549.84 UGX |
| 1000 CAD | 3,123,187.30 UGX |
| 1500 CAD | 4,684,780.95 UGX |
| 2000 CAD | 6,246,374.60 UGX |
| 2500 CAD | 7,807,968.25 UGX |
| 3000 CAD | 9,369,561.90 UGX |
| 4000 CAD | 12,492,749.20 UGX |
| 5000 CAD | 15,615,936.50 UGX |
| 10000 CAD | 31,231,873.00 UGX |
| 15000 CAD | 46,847,809.50 UGX |
| 20000 CAD | 62,463,746.00 UGX |
| 30000 CAD | 93,695,619.00 UGX |
| 40000 CAD | 124,927,492.00 UGX |
| 50000 CAD | 156,159,365.00 UGX |
| 100000 CAD | 312,318,730.00 UGX |
*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rate
What is the best way to transfer money from Canada to Uganda?
Foreign exchange rates fluctuate constantly, and it might seem difficult to determine the best timing to transfer money from Canada to Uganda. How do you ensure that you are getting the best rate and sending money at the right time when you transfer from Canadian Dollar to UGX?You can rely on RemitFinder to compare the best options to send CAD to UGX transfers. Every company listed on our site is an established business we evaluated to ensure you get access to the best exchange rates.
You can also take advantage of exclusive offers and promo codes to maximize your money transfers to Uganda from Canada. We provide you with maximum choices to send money to Uganda from Canada by comparing competing money transfer companies thereby making you the winner in the end.
How to get the best CAD to UGX remittance rate?
With ever changing Canadian Dollar to Ugandan Shilling remittance exchange rates, and umpteen choices, it may seem hard to choose a provider for your Canada to Uganda transfers.RemitFinder provides a single place to compare many options so you can maximize the return on your CAD to Ugandan Shilling international money transfers.
To help save your time and money, we also created the RemitFinder exchange rate alert. This is a free notification to stay updated on the latest Canadian Dollar to Ugandan Shilling exchange rates and ongoing deals and promo codes.
What is the cheapest way to send money from Canada to Uganda?
Finding the cheapest way to send money from Canada to Uganda may not be easy, especially with so many choices available.It may be tempting to use traditional services like currency exchanges in malls or grocery outlets. Whilst you can certainly transfer money from CAD to UGX via these channels, they may not be the most economical.
Online money transfers are more cost effective, and RemitFinder provides you many good choices to get the best Canada to Uganda exchange rate. Many of these providers also provide exclusive promo codes and offers to our customers; availing these will reduce the cost of your transfer further.
Should I use my bank to send money from Canada to Uganda?
Bank transfers are a convenient and familiar way to send money overseas from Canada to Uganda. But they may not be the cheapest option available to you.In general, banks charge high fees (up to USD 35-50, or currency equivalent) and provide lower CAD to UGX exchange rates. In fact, high fees and below par exchange rates are two of the most popular ways banks make money on Canada to Uganda remittances.
We, therefore, recommend that before you use your Canada bank for your Uganda money transfers, you explore other options to carefully review your total cost as well as the exchange rate you will get. Combined, these two factors will impact how much Ugandan Shilling your recipient gets in Uganda.
What is the fastest way to transfer money from Canada to Uganda?
Speed can be one of the key factors to consider when sending funds internationally from Canada to Uganda. This is especially true if you need to send money urgently.To help you convert from CAD to UGX fast, we recommend reading our "all you need to know about remittances" guide. This will help you understand factors that affect transfer speed so you can choose the fastest providers.
If speed was the only factor to consider (for emergency needs), cash transfers may be your best bet - but carrying cash is risky.
Hopefully, you do not find yourself in a crisis where you have to rush Ugandan Shilling quickly to Uganda, but in case you do, now you know how to evaluate various funds transfer operators to choose the fastest one.
Which are the best money transfer companies to remit money to Uganda from Canada?
Finding the best money transfer companies for sending money to Uganda from Canada can be challenging, especially given the many choices.When comparing providers, inspect them on various parameters to gauge the best fit for sending to Uganda. For example, how much do you want to send? Are you OK paying a fee for your Canadian Dollar to Ugandan Shilling transfer? Can you send money using indicative rates? When you apply your criteria to the choices you see, you can fine tune the list to a small number.
Finally, keep an eye on promotions as they will help maximize your UGX yield on every Canadian Dollar that you send.
Step by step guide to transfer money to Uganda from Canada
The first step in sending money to Uganda from Canada is to select a money transfer provider that suits your needs. You can use RemitFinder's comparison tool to compare choices.Once you have chosen a provider, follow these steps to make your CAD to UGX money transfer.
- Click through to the provider's site and register an account.
- Provide information and documentation that the provider may need for compliance and regulatory checks.
- Add recipient information including their payout info like bank account in Uganda.
- Enter your transfer amount, and initiate the transfer.
- Pay for your transfer via your Canada bank account or other methods like a Debit Card.
- Your provider should process the transfer to Uganda.