How to send Global Transfers on ATB Online
Learn how to send money securely from Canada to 46 countries in 27 currencies quickly and easily on ATB Online.
- Log in to ATB Online
- From the Accounts screen, click Global Transfers in the primary navigation
- Confirm that your address as displayed is correct
- If so, skip to step 4
- If not, click the please update link to update your information
- From the Choose account… drop-down menu, select the account you wish to take money From
- Select the Recipient you wish to send money to from the drop-down menu
- If desired, you can change the recipient’s information by clicking the Edit link to the right
- Skip to step 7
- If you need to add a recipient:
- Click the Add link to the right of the Recipient drop-down menu; alternatively, click Manage Recipients in the secondary navigation
- On the Add Recipient screen, select the Recipient Type and enter the required name and location (of the recipient) information and click Continue
- Enter the required bank location and account information (specific fields depend on the designated country but in the USA, you’ll need an American Banking Association (ABA) Routing Number; outside of the USA, you’ll need an International Bank Account Number (IBAN))
- Review and confirm the recipient details, then click Continue
- If you’ve enrolled in enhanced security, you may be challenged to
verify your identity - If this is a new recipient and you’re sending a significant amount, we strongly recommend sending a test transfer by clicking Send Test Global Transfer and following the on-screen instructions. This allows you to send a test transfer of $15 to ensure your recipient information is correct. There is no charge for a test transfer.
- Enter amount to send (in the CAD or USD currency of the selected From account) or Enter converted amount to send in the selected recipient’s
bank currency - Click Calculate Total to receive a real-time FX rate and confirm the amount (including any applicable fees) that will be debited from your account
- When you’re satisfied with your selection, click Review
- Select the Purpose of your transfer from the drop-down menu
- If you wish, enter a Message (30 characters max, letters, numbers and spaces only); while ATB always sends your message, not all recipient banks can include it
- Click Review
- Review the transfer details and verify for accuracy then click Submit to complete the transfer; transfers may take 1-3 business days to be delivered
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Step 6f, part 2
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Step 13, part 2