New PR landers sometimes struggle with a specific Indian bank giving inconsistent information about international transfers to a Canadian account. Group members shared their own transfer experiences as a data point.
What group members shared:- ICICI to RBC transfers have gone through seamlessly, arriving in about 10 hours for at least one member.
- HDFC to TD transfers have also gone through seamlessly, arriving in about 8 hours for another member — suggesting that if one branch or staff member gives conflicting information, the transfer itself is often still routine.
The practical takeaway: if a specific bank branch is giving you inconsistent guidance, it doesn't necessarily mean the transfer path is broken — international transfers between major Indian banks and Canadian banks have worked smoothly for others within roughly 8–10 hours. Historical note: individual transfer times can vary by bank, amount, and current regulations, so treat these as reference points rather than guarantees.