So yesterday, it finally arrived. My final confirmation packet! I read through it all, a bit of it was oddly worded, but I made it through just fine. I thought I may help those who will have these surgeons.
+ Document says to Initial Blue Copy, but office would like it signed. Don't sign any of the white paper.
+ Payment does not say wire is acceptable for payment (however, after spending since 10am this morning until now, this seems to be the only way to pay in CAD for anybody living in the United States).
+ Email Suzanne for wire instructions, when you get your packet. She will send you a pdf.
............................................Wireing instructions..................................................
Concerning Number of Account XXXXX-YYY-#######
- "Transit Number" is the "XXXXX-YYY" portion. (5digits-3digits)
- "Account Number" is the "#######" portion (7digits)
+ Recipient Bank will have a different address than that provided, that's the headquarters. The transit number should ensure it gets to the local branch in Montreal.
+ A fee will be taken out your CAD payment. Make sure you add a little more that the surgery cost to pay for this fee.
- Example: Currently the rate for surgery is $20,000 CAD. When initiating the wire, they took out 15 CAD which did not cover it. So I had to pay $20,0015 CAD to offeset the fee. (Kind of stupid really, they should just include it in the wire transfer fee.)
+ Wire transfer fee (for foreign transaction) will most likely be between $35-$60 depending on your bank.
+ I left a Message to Recipient of "Payment for GRS <insert full name here>", just in case
............................................Wireing instructions..................................................
So hopefully I will get confirmation that they have received payment on June 14th and I can book my flight and fill our my itinerary form to send with my blue forms all at once. Right now, my biggest concern is that the wire went to the wrong place, as that was pretty much my life savings. I will let everyone know what happens.
Wishing that nobody else has to waste an entire day on what should have been a fairly simple process. Found out that you shouldn't speak to the bank teller, they don't know and will just tell you there is no way to do what you are asking. Western Union and others can only send a money order in USD. The USPS has foreign money orders, however; they are only issued in USD. You should speak to a bank broker (person sitting at a desk if you want any help). And that the form provided to you from Brassard's office lists the transfer number and account number on the same exact line, with the only thing before it telling you the entire thing is the account number. Good luck to all the rest of you girls. I'm tuckered out for the evening.
