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Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme for Pakistanis in Canada

For Pakistani-Canadians in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and across Canada.

Last updated: Verified against official scheme sources

Introduction

Canada’s Pakistani community has grown quickly, and many families in Pakistan receive regular support from relatives in the GTA, Alberta, Quebec and British Columbia. Pasban can reward the recipient of that support when it arrives through formal channels.

Prize region
North America
Regional share
10% of 2nd–4th prizes
Local currency
Canadian dollar (CAD)
Monthly threshold
USD 100 equivalent
First draw
15 January 2027

Remittance context from Canada

Canada is part of the North America region with the United States, sharing 10% of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes. Every recipient also competes for the all-region First Prize.

Eligibility explained for families of Canada-based Pakistanis

The rules are the same for every country. The person in Pakistan becomes eligible for a quarter’s draw when their account receives a home remittance worth at least USD 100 in each of the three months of that quarter. No UAE-, Gulf- or country-specific rules have been published.

In CAD: The Canadian dollar floats against the US dollar, so the CAD amount equal to USD 100 changes daily. Check the current rate and allow a margin.

  • Credited directly into a personal account or participating wallet in Pakistan (single or joint)
  • Account at a participating bank
  • Pakistani-rupee account — not a Roshan Digital or foreign-currency account
  • Free and automatic — no registration, ticket or fee

Full details: eligibility rules · how tokens work.

Formal remittance channels in Canada

In Canada, money services businesses must register with FINTRAC, and banks also offer international transfers. Choose a provider that credits the money directly to the recipient’s Pakistani bank account or participating wallet.

  • Choose bank deposit over cash pickup.
  • Confirm the receiving bank is on the participating list.

Licensed providers in Canada are supervised by FINTRAC (money services business registration). This website does not recommend specific providers.

Practical tips

Because the threshold is in US dollars and you pay in Canadian dollars, exchange movements plus provider fees can push a borderline transfer below USD 100 once credited. Build in a margin, and send well before month-end given the time difference.

Pakistan is 9–10 hours ahead of Toronto and 12–13 hours ahead of Vancouver. The scheme counts a remittance in the month it is processed in Pakistan.

Don’t “structure” transfersThe official terms warn that splitting or timing transfers purely to generate tokens may be treated as ineligible. Send what your family genuinely needs.

Regional prize allocation

Remittances from Canada are in the North America region. Per draw, that region’s pool includes 2 second prizes (PKR 25M), 10 third prizes (PKR 10M) and 238 fourth prizes (PKR 1M), according to the official terms for the first two draws. The PKR 100 million First Prize is drawn from all regions together.

  • GCC50%
  • United Kingdom15%
  • Europe15%
  • North America10%
  • Other countries10%

Full regional table

Draw information

The first draw is on 15 January 2027 and covers remittances received from 1 October to 31 December 2026. Results are announced on the draw day without personal details, and winners are contacted by their own bank. See draw dates.

FAQs for Canada

How much in CAD do I need to send?

Enough that the amount credited in Pakistan is worth at least USD 100 at the SBP daily rate. Since CAD floats, check the current rate and add a margin.

Is Canada grouped with the USA?

Yes, in the North America region (10% of regional prizes).

Do I need to register my family?

No. Participation is automatic; nobody needs to register.

How many prizes are there for North America?

Under the official terms, for the first two draws North America region has 2 second prizes, 10 third prizes and 238 fourth prizes per draw. The First Prize is open to all regions.

Where can I verify this?

On the official sources: the 1LINK scheme page, the official Terms & Conditions and SBP’s press release.

Official resources

Pakistan’s mission in Canada has shared the scheme announcement; use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to find official mission pages. For the rules themselves:

Fraud awareness

Beware of Pasban Prize Scams

IMPORTANTThe scheme does not require eligible participants to purchase tickets or pay a fee to participate. The official terms say you will never be asked to pay anything to take part or to receive a prize.

Prize schemes attract fraudsters. Genuine winners are contacted by their own bank through its official channels — not by strangers on WhatsApp.

How to spot a fake Pasban prize message

  • Never pay a fee, “tax” or “processing charge” to claim a Pasban prize.
  • Do not share your PIN.
  • Do not share OTPs (one-time passwords).
  • Do not share online banking passwords.
  • Do not give card details to unknown callers.
  • Be cautious of WhatsApp, SMS or social media messages saying you won.
  • Do not send money to anyone claiming to be a “prize-release agent”.
  • Verify through your bank’s official helpline or the official sources.