Request, Send and Receive Money with Interac e-Transfer

Before you can move money around using Interac e-Transfer here are some helpful tips to get you started. You will need to log in to your online banking and go to the e-transfer page to get started. Here is the link.

For more FAQ’s visit our Interac e-Transfer information hub.


You will need to create an Interac e-Transfer® profile before you can use the service using a valid email address. Click here to Learn More on how to set up your e-Transfer profile via online banking.

To send or request money, you will be required to set up the recipient for your request. This is only required for requests that you initiate and does not need to be set up if you are expecting to receive a request from someone else. Learn More

Avoid the hassle when receiving funds by setting up Autodepost and have your Interac e-Transfer deposited directly to your account conveniently and safely. Learn More

You can easily send or receive money to different financial institutions with Interac e-Transfer using the following instructions.


To send an Interac e-Transfer you will need to have added the recipient to your profile. Once complete, you will be able to send them money online or through the mobile app Learn More

Please note you cannot schedule an e-transfer to another person with a different financial institution. You can only schedule transfers to other Vancity members. 

Note: There are limits to how much money can be sent or received through Interac e-Transfer Learn More


To receive an Interac e-Transfer you will need to have created your profile through Online Banking. If you did not set up Autodeposit, you can deposit the funds by following a few simple steps Learn More

Note: There are limits to how much money can be sent or received through Interac e-Transfer Learn More


You can request to receive funds from someone using Interac e-Transfer. To do so, you will need to have created your profile through Online Banking and added them to your recipient list. Once complete, you will be able to send them a request to Interac e-Transfer you the funds. Learn More

Simplify this process by setting up Autodeposit and have those funds directly deposited into your account once they have received and processed your request. Learn More

Note: There are limits to how much money can be sent or received through Interac e-Transfer Learn More

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