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    BMO Interac e-Transfer limits (2026): daily, weekly, and monthly

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    BMO Bank of Montreal Interac e-Transfer limits — as of July 2026
    Account typePer-transferDailyWeekly30-dayNotes
    Personal chequing[VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY]TODO:GIL — confirm against BMO published limits.
    Personal savings[VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY]
    Youth / student[VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY] — some banks apply lower ceilings on youth accounts.
    Business / small business[VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY][VERIFY]

    How to check your BMO Bank of Montreal limit

    [VERIFY] BMO publishes your personal Interac e-Transfer limit inside the mobile app and in online banking; the exact tap-path differs from the other Big Six. TODO:GIL — write the specific steps once tested.

    1. [VERIFY] Open the BMO mobile app or online banking.
    2. [VERIFY] Navigate to Interac e-Transfer / Send Money.
    3. [VERIFY] Choose Limits (name of the menu differs by bank).
    4. [VERIFY] Note your current daily and 30-day maximums.
    5. TODO:GIL — confirm the exact menu labels BMO uses.

    How to request a limit increase at BMO Bank of Montreal

    [VERIFY] BMO accepts limit-increase requests through the mobile app, secure messaging and by phone; branch visits are usually not required for standard bumps. TODO:GIL — confirm the current process and any account-age or ID requirements.

    1. [VERIFY] Sign in to BMO online banking or the app.
    2. [VERIFY] Open Interac e-Transfer settings.
    3. [VERIFY] Choose "Request limit increase" (or contact support if the option is not shown).
    4. [VERIFY] Provide the reason and confirm your identity.
    5. TODO:GIL — confirm the exact path and any documentation BMO requires.

    What to do if a BMO Bank of Montreal e-Transfer is declined

    [VERIFY] A declined BMO e-Transfer usually means the daily cap, the 30-day cap, a fraud-screen block, or a failed security question. TODO:GIL — expand with the exact error codes BMO shows and what each one means.

    1. [VERIFY] Check whether you have hit your daily or 30-day cap using the steps above.
    2. [VERIFY] Confirm the recipient's email or phone number is registered for auto-deposit — a security-question mismatch is the second most common failure.
    3. [VERIFY] Wait 30 minutes and retry — some fraud-screen blocks release automatically after a cooling-off period.
    4. [VERIFY] Contact BMO if the error persists; keep the reference code the app shows.

    BMO Bank of Montreal e-Transfer — FAQ

    What is the BMO Interac e-Transfer daily limit?

    [VERIFY] The published daily limit at BMO for personal chequing accounts is shown in the table above. TODO:GIL — replace [VERIFY] with the confirmed figure and cite the BMO disclosure page.

    Can I increase my BMO e-Transfer limit?

    [VERIFY] BMO handles limit-increase requests through its mobile app, online banking or by phone. See the "How to request a limit increase" section below for the exact path. TODO:GIL — confirm which channels BMO actually supports.

    Why did my BMO e-Transfer fail?

    The three usual causes: you have hit your daily or 30-day cap; BMO's fraud screen flagged the recipient; or the security question failed. Auto-deposit removes the third failure mode entirely.

    Does BMO charge for e-Transfers?

    [VERIFY] Most Big Six chequing accounts include unlimited Interac e-Transfers; basic and legacy accounts sometimes charge per send. TODO:GIL — confirm BMO's current fee schedule.

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