Send money from Canada to Tanzania (CAD to TZS)

Compare today's live CAD → TZS exchange rates and fees across every major provider. We show the hidden markup baked into each quote, so you can find the cheapest way to send money from Canada to Tanzania — to mobile money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel) or a bank account.

Quick answer: the cheapest way to send CAD to TZS (Tanzania) right now is Sendwave, about 1833.91 TZS per C$1 with no transfer fee, ranked by how much actually arrives in TZS, not by the headline fee.

Mid-market rate: 1922.6731 TZS per 1 CAD· updated Jun 28, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC

New to this corridor? Read our guide: The fastest way to send money to Tanzania (2026)

CAD to TZS comparison — sending C$500

Ranked by how much actually arrives, grouped by how your recipient gets paid. Mobile money is how most people receive money in Tanzania.

Best rate right now

The best-value way to send money to Tanzania right now is Sendwave: send C$500 and your recipient gets 916,953.39 TZS — an effective 1833.91 TZS per C$1, with no transfer fee. Updated Jun 28, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC.

Mobile money payouts

Most used in Tanzania

Pay out to mobile wallets in Tanzania, usually within minutes.

4 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
SendwaveBest value
Mobile money · In minutes
1833.91
Free
C$23.08 (4.62%)
916,953.39 TZS
SendwaveBest valueMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
916,953.39TZS
Rate1833.91
FeeFree
True costC$23.08 (4.62%)
WorldRemit
Mobile money · Within 5 minutes
1817.34
Free
C$27.39 (5.48%)
908,671.00 TZS
WorldRemitMobile money · Within 5 minutes
Recipient gets
908,671.00TZS
Rate1817.34
FeeFree
True costC$27.39 (5.48%)
Wise
Bank deposit · by Tuesday
1848.25
C$13.21
C$32.56 (6.51%)
899,709.62 TZS
WiseBank deposit · by Tuesday
Recipient gets
899,709.62TZS
Rate1848.25
FeeC$13.21
True costC$32.56 (6.51%)
Western Union
Mobile money · In minutes
1726.82
C$1.99
C$52.92 (10.58%)
859,975.44 TZS
Western UnionMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
859,975.44TZS
Rate1726.82
FeeC$1.99
True costC$52.92 (10.58%)

Bank payouts

Direct deposit to a bank account in Tanzania.

2 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
XoomBest rate
Mobile money · Varies
1773.58
C$4.99
C$43.76 (8.75%)
877,941.72 TZS
XoomBest rateMobile money · Varies
Recipient gets
877,941.72TZS
Rate1773.58
FeeC$4.99
True costC$43.76 (8.75%)
OFX
Mobile money · Varies
1758.44
C$15.00
C$57.71 (11.54%)
852,843.79 TZS
OFXMobile money · Varies
Recipient gets
852,843.79TZS
Rate1758.44
FeeC$15.00
True costC$57.71 (11.54%)

Rates are indicative and last updated Jun 28, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC. Fees assume the cheapest standard bank funding; some providers add a small pay-in fee that varies by how you pay. First-transfer bonuses apply to new customers' first send only. Always verify the final exchange rate on the provider's payment page before making a transfer. See our methodology and advertiser disclosure.

💬 Check CADTZS rates on WhatsApp
Text the bot for live CADTZS rates, set a rate alert, and share the best deal to your groups. Private beta — sign up to get access.
Get the bot →

Sending money from Canada to Tanzania

In Tanzania, mobile-money wallets such as M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa and Airtel Money are the usual way to receive funds, alongside bank deposits in shillings (TZS).

When you send Canadian Dollar (CAD) to Tanzania, most of the cost is the exchange-rate markup baked into the rate, not the upfront fee. RemitBeat compares the live CAD → TZS rate across Wise, Remitly, Sendwave, WorldRemit, Western Union and more, benchmarks each against the mid-market rate, and ranks them by the amount that actually arrives in TZS — so you can see the genuinely cheapest option rather than the one with the flashiest headline fee.

Sending money CAD to TZS — your questions

What is the best rate to send money from Canada to Tanzania today?+
As of the latest update, the best value provider for CAD to TZS is Sendwave, with an effective rate of 1833.91 TZS per CAD and no transfer fee. Rates change throughout the day, so always check the live comparison before sending.
What is the mid-market CAD/TZS exchange rate right now?+
The current mid-market (interbank) rate is about 1922.6731 TZS per CAD. This is the "real" rate before any provider markup — RemitBeat shows how far each provider's quote sits from it.
What is a hidden markup, and how much does it cost me?+
Many transfer apps advertise "$0 fee" but bake their margin into a worse exchange rate. That gap between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate is the hidden markup. RemitBeat calculates it for every quote so you can compare the true, all-in cost rather than just the headline fee.
How can I receive CAD transfers in Tanzania?+
Most providers we track deliver to mobile money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel) or a bank account in Tanzania. The comparison groups providers by payout method — mobile money and bank — so you only compare options that support the way your recipient wants to be paid.
How does RemitBeat make money if comparison is free?+
When you click through to a provider we may earn a small affiliate commission. You pay exactly the same as going to the provider directly — the rate you see is the rate you get. This keeps the comparison free and unbiased.