Alduin Finance is a Canadian money services business. We exchange currencies, send funds abroad, trade virtual currencies and process payments for individuals and businesses — with every rate and fee shown before you commit.
Registered with FINTRAC as a Money Services Business, registration no. N300001216. Registered with the Bank of Canada as a payment service provider under the Retail Payment Activities Act, [PSP NUMBER].
Use one service or all four. Each runs through the same verified account, so you onboard once and move money however the job requires.
Foreign exchange
Foreign exchange dealing
Buy and sell foreign currency at competitive rates. Convert CAD to [CURRENCIES] and back for travel, tuition, property purchases, supplier invoices or treasury needs.
Live quotes with the rate and fee shown up front
Spot conversions for individuals and businesses
Larger trades handled by a dedicated dealer
[FORWARD CONTRACTS / RATE ALERTS, if offered]
Remittances & transfers
Remitting or transmitting funds
Send money from Canada to family, partners and suppliers in [COUNTRIES]. Funds go to bank accounts, mobile wallets or cash pickup, and you can track each transfer until it arrives.
Personal remittances and business payouts
Bank deposit, mobile wallet and [CASH PICKUP] delivery
Status updates at every stage of the transfer
Receive funds into Canada from [COUNTRIES]
Virtual currency dealing
Dealing in virtual currencies
Buy, sell and exchange virtual currencies such as [SUPPORTED ASSETS] against Canadian dollars. Trades settle to your verified account or to a wallet you control.
Buy and sell against CAD with the price locked at confirmation
Over-the-counter desk for larger orders
Travel Rule compliant transfers to external wallets
[CUSTODY ARRANGEMENT — confirm and describe]
Payment services
Payment service provider (PSP)
Collect, hold and send payments for your business. We handle payment initiation, holding of funds, and clearing and settlement so money reaches the right account on time.
Accept payments from customers in Canada and abroad
Bulk payouts to staff, contractors and suppliers
Funds held in safeguarded accounts until settlement
[API / DASHBOARD ACCESS, if offered]
Built for people and businesses with ties abroad.
Individuals
For newcomers, students, families and anyone who earns in one currency and spends in another.
Send support to family back home
Pay international tuition or rent
Exchange currency before you travel
Buy or sell virtual currency with CAD
Businesses
For importers, exporters, agencies and platforms that pay or get paid across borders.
Pay overseas suppliers in their currency
Run payroll and contractor payouts
Collect customer payments through one provider
Manage FX exposure on invoices
Registered, reported and accountable.
Every service we offer sits under a Canadian regulatory framework. Here is where each one is registered.
Service
Regulator
Registration
Foreign exchange dealing
FINTRAC, under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
MSB N300001216
Remitting or transmitting funds
FINTRAC, under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
MSB N300001216
Dealing in virtual currencies
FINTRAC, under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
MSB N300001216
Payment services
Bank of Canada, under the Retail Payment Activities Act
PSP [PSP NUMBER]
Know your customer
We verify the identity of every client before funds move, as Canadian anti-money-laundering rules require.
Safeguarded funds
Client funds are held separately from our operating money at [SAFEGUARDING INSTITUTION].
Ongoing monitoring
A dedicated compliance officer oversees transaction monitoring, reporting and our written compliance program.
Getting started takes three steps.
Tell us what you need
Choose the services you want and send us a few details about yourself or your business.
Verify your identity
Individuals provide government ID. Businesses provide incorporation documents and details of beneficial owners.
Start moving money
Once approved, request a quote, confirm the rate and fee, and fund your transaction.
Common questions
Is Alduin Finance a bank?
No. We are a money services business registered with FINTRAC and a payment service provider registered with the Bank of Canada. We are not a bank, and funds held with us are not insured by CDIC.
Which currencies and countries do you support?
We currently exchange [CURRENCIES] and send transfers to [COUNTRIES]. Contact us if you need a currency or destination that isn't listed.
How are your rates and fees set?
Every quote shows the exchange rate, our fee and the exact amount the recipient receives before you confirm. [DESCRIBE FEE STRUCTURE.]
Which virtual currencies can I buy or sell?
We deal in [SUPPORTED ASSETS]. Virtual currencies are volatile and their value can fall as well as rise. We do not provide investment advice.
What do I need to open an account?
Individuals need valid government-issued photo ID and proof of address. Businesses need incorporation documents, details of directors and beneficial owners, and a description of expected activity.
How do I make a complaint?
Email complaints@alduinfinance.ca and we will acknowledge your complaint within [X] business days. [ADD ESCALATION PROCESS.]
Talk to our team.
Tell us what you need to move and we'll get back to you within one business day.