# My Beacon: Send Money to India — Best App for NRIs

> Financial super app for immigrants settling in Canada. (iPhone/iPad app by MyBeacon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-beacon-send-money-to-india/id6462968832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MyBeacon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703707016)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-beacon-send-money-to-india/id6462968832/reviews.md

## What is My Beacon?

My Beacon: Financial App for Immigrants to Canada

Beacon is a Super App purpose built for immigrants to Canada. Settle in Canada with confidence and financial peace of mind.

Beacon Money
- Open a Canadian account right from your home country and use it for your everyday spending both pre and post arrival in Canada.
- Get a free virtual prepaid card before you arrive in Canada. Simply add it to your Apple or Google Wallet and go cashless within minutes of your arrival.
- Order a physical card at your Canadian address upon arrival, to receive within 7-10 days!
- Reduce the risk of misplacing traveller’s cheques or expensive prepaid travel cards. Use your Beacon account for your everyday spending needs in Canada.

Beacon UPI
- Send money from Canada to India instantly using just a UPI ID, no other details needed.
- Transfers typically arrive in seconds, making it an efficient way to support family and friends back home.
- No hidden fees or small transfer penalties — what you see is what you pay.
- Get fair, transparent FX rates, so you don’t lose value on conversions.
- Ideal for everyday support like groceries, tuition, emergencies, or simply helping out when it matters most.
- Simple, fast, and familiar, it feels just like using UPI in India.

Beacon India Bill Pay
- The only way to directly pay Indian bills from Canada using Canadian dollars.
- Pay over 21,000 Indian billers, securely and directly - no more multiple logins or NRI accounts.
- Take care of family back home by paying for important expenses like hospital bills, house cleaning, and more.
- Pay your student or home loans in India easily with low FX rates.

Beacon Philippines Bill Pay
- Pay your bills in the Philippines directly from Canada using Canadian dollars.
- Cover essentials like electricity, water, mobile, internet, loans, and government services without juggling multiple apps.
- Enjoy no service fees and great FX rates—what you see is what you pay.
- Support your loved ones back home by paying bills instantly, securely, and in just a few taps.

## Key features

- Open Canadian bank account from home country
- Virtual prepaid card for immediate use
- Instant money transfers to India via UPI
- Pay Indian bills from Canada
- Pay Philippines bills from Canada
- Transparent FX rates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-beacon-send-money-to-india/id6462968832/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice and easy

*2026-08-25*

Good

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-08-25*

They did not process the document for more than a week and I simply got an email that my account will be activated in 24 hrs and but then its been more than 48hrs and I still have not got the transfer enabled for me . Chat bot do not support for account processing related queries. Very disappointed

**Developer response:** Hi, we're sorry for the frustration this caused.

This is not the experience we wish to deliver to our customers. Most of the accounts get opened within 10 minutes. However, due to the Independence Day campaign, some accounts took longer because they required additional documents and checks. 

If you're still facing issues with your account, we'd like to look into it promptly. Please reach out to support@mybeacon.ca with your registered email so we can check what happened and get it resolved for you as soon as possible.

### 1/5 — Chutiyaa app ikk no di

*2026-08-24*

Fuddu app

**Developer response:** Hi there, sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We'd like to understand what happened so we can help. Could you share more details, whether it's related to a transfer, account, or something else, at support@mybeacon.ca along with your registered email address? We'll look into it right away.

### 5/5 — Legit App

*2026-08-24*

I’ve been using this app for a while now and have had a really good experience. The app is easy to use, the process is smooth, and everything has been pretty straightforward. I also took advantage of the promotional offer, which was a great bonus. Overall, really happy with the service so far!

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-08-23*

Transfer was not processed for 4 days, and even for refund they took a whole week. Would not suggest using this app

**Developer response:** Hi there, sorry to hear about this, this isn't the type of experience we wish to offer to our customers.  Please reach out to us at support@mybeacon.ca with your registered email address and transaction details, and we'll get your case reviewed directly and help you with whatever we can.

### 1/5 — Worst experience

*2026-08-22*

I did my transfer a week ago still in process my receiver needs urgent money

**Developer response:** Hi there, we understand how stressful this is with your receiver needing the funds urgently. Some transfers were taking long due to the high volume of transfers during the Independence Day offer period, however, your money is safe throughout. Please reach out to us at support@mybeacon.ca with your registered email address and transaction details, and we'll get your case looked into directly.

### 5/5 — Very satisfied from this app

*2026-08-22*

The best app compare to any other money transfer to India 🇮🇳

### 5/5 — Sandhu

*2026-08-22*

Great service

### 1/5 — No money transfers

*2026-08-22*

Very disappointing experience with My Beacon. I made a money transfer on August 16, and my transfer is still pending. The money has already been sent from their side, but I am still waiting for the recipient’s bank to receive and confirm the funds.

It has been taking far too long, and there has been no clear resolution despite waiting and contacting support. When people send money, especially internationally, they expect the transfer to be completed on time and without unnecessary delays.

I was asked to wait for one week, and I agreed because I was offered an $80 compensation for the delay. However, after waiting for the full week, the transfer was still not completed, and the transfer was eventually cancelled. This was extremely frustrating because I had already waited several days expecting the money to arrive.

I hope My Beacon takes this issue seriously, improves its transfer processing time, and provides better communication and support to customers. Customers should not have to wait this long for their money or go through unnecessary stress to get a transfer resolved.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend using this service until these issues are properly resolved.

**Developer response:** Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this. This isn't the resolution we want for any customer. Please reach out to us at support@mybeacon.ca with your registered email address and transaction details, and we'll get your case reviewed directly and do whatever we can to help you.

### 1/5 — Top level scam

*2026-08-22*

Money stuck still 5 days no customer support same answer mails from ai so i suggestion no anyone use this app completly fake

**Developer response:** Hi there, sorry for the wait. Your money is safe, it hasn't been lost, some transfers are taking longer right now due to a higher volume of transactions during this period. Please reach out to us at support@mybeacon.ca with your registered email address and transaction details, and we'll make sure your case gets reviewed directly.

## Frequently asked questions about My Beacon

### Does My Beacon have ads?

My Beacon is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the rating for My Beacon?

My Beacon has a high rating of 4.7 stars based on 6 user ratings.

### How secure is My Beacon for financial transactions?

My Beacon is designed to be secure, offering direct and secure bill payments and transparent FX rates for money transfers.

### Can I open a Canadian bank account with My Beacon before arriving in Canada?

Yes, My Beacon allows you to open a Canadian account from your home country, usable both before and after your arrival in Canada.

### How quickly do money transfers to India arrive with My Beacon?

Transfers to India using My Beacon typically arrive in seconds, making it an efficient way to support family and friends.

### What is the age rating for My Beacon?

My Beacon has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 17 and above.

### How often is My Beacon updated?

The latest version of My Beacon is 2.3.6, and it was last updated on March 19, 2026. This suggests a consistent update schedule.

### What devices does My Beacon support?

My Beacon is currently supported on iPhones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-08-21

This update brings UI enhancements to make Beacon feel more fluid and intuitive, along with bug fixes to improve performance. We’re continuously improving Beacon to support your life in Canada.

### 2.4.9 — 2026-08-13

This update brings UI enhancements to make Beacon feel more fluid and intuitive, along with bug fixes to improve performance. We’re continuously improving Beacon to support your life in Canada.

### 2.4.8 — 2026-08-11

This update brings UI enhancements to make Beacon feel more fluid and intuitive, along with bug fixes to improve performance. We’re continuously improving Beacon to support your life in Canada.

### 2.4.7 — 2026-07-24

This update brings UI enhancements to make Beacon feel more fluid and intuitive, along with bug fixes to improve performance. We’re continuously improving Beacon to support your life in Canada.

### 2.4.6 — 2026-07-10

This update brings UI enhancements to make Beacon feel more fluid and intuitive, along with bug fixes to improve performance. We’re continuously improving Beacon to support your life in Canada.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*
