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£1,000 GBP
=
C$1,701 CAD

^*Converted at interbank exchange rate, scroll down to compare foreign transfer and spend/travel exchange rates.

What's in this GBP to CAD guide?

Latest rate & 90-day trend
Quick conversion amounts
Comparing provider rates
Foreign transfer rates
Travel money rates
Market news & forecasts
How to get best rates
Historic rates

Latest interbank exchange rate:

1 GBP = 1.7011 CAD

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GBP to CAD 90-day trend

1-DAY▲0.6% (1d) 30-DAY-LO (7d)

GBP/CAD at 1.7029 was trading 1.3% below AVG:1.7256 with LO:1.663 and HI:1.7938 (90 days). There are no current rate alerts.

04-JUN 1PM-NY 6PM-LON 05-JUN 1AM-HK 3AM-SYD

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Pound Sterling to Canadian Dollar - Quick Conversions

GBP	CAD
£ 1	C$ 1.7011
£ 5	C$ 8.5055
£ 10	C$ 17.01
£ 20	C$ 34.02
£ 50	C$ 85.06
£ 100	C$ 170.11
£ 250	C$ 425.28
£ 500	C$ 850.55
£ 1,000	C$ 1,701
£ 2,000	C$ 3,402
£ 5,000	C$ 8,506
£ 10,000	C$ 17,011
£ 50,000	C$ 85,055
£ 100,000	C$ 170,110
More amounts

GBP	CAD
£ 0.5879	C$ 1
£ 2.9395	C$ 5
£ 5.8790	C$ 10
£ 11.76	C$ 20
£ 29.40	C$ 50
£ 58.79	C$ 100
£ 146.98	C$ 250
£ 293.95	C$ 500
£ 587.90	C$ 1,000
£ 1,176	C$ 2,000
£ 2,940	C$ 5,000
£ 5,879	C$ 10,000
£ 29,395	C$ 50,000
£ 58,790	C$ 100,000
More amounts

To calculate your own GBP/CAD amounts use our Convert GBP to CAD quick calculator.

Comparing Foreign Exchange Providers

The total cost you are charged by your foreign exchange provider consists of the margin from the mid-rate offered plus any fixed or percentage fees. These margins and fees vary significantly for International Money Transfers, Travel Money and prepaid multi-currency Travel Card transactions.

The Exchange rate you are offered can also vary significantly depending on the transaction type (transfer, cash or card), currency pair and amount. The below table shows an example of total costs charged by FX specialists and banks for GBP/CAD International Money Transfers. Costs are calculated against the current interbank mid-rate.

GBP to CAD International Money Transfers

Send £1,000 British pound sterling GBP → Canadian dollar CAD

Foreign Transfer Provider	Receive CAD(C$)	Exchange Rate	Fee GBP	Deal Links
OFX International Money Transfers	C$1,687.5 0.8% Best Overall	1.6875	£0^	Visit Site
TorFX International Money Transfers	C$1,677.4 1.39% C$10 less	1.6774	0	Visit Site
WorldFirst International Money Transfers	C$1,692.6 0.5% C$5.1 more	1.6926	0	Visit Site
HSBC International Money Transfers	C$1,641.33 3.51% C$46 less	1.6438	£1.50
Natwest Bank International Money Transfers	C$1,612.54 5.21% C$75 less	1.6371	15
Citibank International Money Transfers	C$1,609.16 5.4% C$78 less	1.6287	12
Santander International Money Transfers	C$1,605.78 5.6% C$82 less	1.622	£10.00
Lloyds TSB International Money Transfers	C$1,582.99 6.94% C$105 less	1.6153	20
Banks - Average Rate Average of bank rates	C$1,610 5.33% C$77 less	1.6294	15

Visit OFX

OFX: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	£0^ - No fees for BestExchangeRates users (normally 7GBP for smaller transfers)
Exchange Rate:	1.6875 (0.8% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,687.5
Total Cost:	0.8%
Time:	Rate Fetched: 17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	1-2 days
Services:	Bank Transfers - Online & Phone, Foreign Currency Accounts
Rating:	: 4.8/5.0
Reviews:	20 Reviews

Visit TorFX

TorFX: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:
Exchange Rate:	1.6774 (1.39% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,677.4
Total Cost:	1.39%
Difference:	C$10 CAD less than using OFX
Time:	17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	1-2 days
Services:	Bank Transfers - Online & Phone
Rating:	: 4.7/5.0
Reviews:	26 Reviews

Visit WorldFirst

WorldFirst: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:
Exchange Rate:	1.6926 (0.5% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,692.6
Total Cost:	0.5%
Difference:	C$5.1 CAD more than using OFX
Time:	17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	1-2 days
Services:	Bank Transfers - Online & Phone, Foreign Currency Accounts
Rating:	: 4.6/5.0
Reviews:	13 Reviews

HSBC: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	£1.50 GBP (.15%)
Exchange Rate:	1.6438 (3.37% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,641.33
Total Cost:	3.51%
Difference:	C$46 CAD less than using OFX
Time:	17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	2-3 days
Services:	Online, Branch, Bank Transfers
Rating:	: /5.0
Reviews:

Natwest Bank: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	15
Exchange Rate:	1.6371 (3.76% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,612.54
Total Cost:	5.21%
Difference:	C$75 CAD less than using OFX
Time:	17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	2-3 days
Services:	Online, Branch, Bank Transfers
Rating:	: 1/5.0
Reviews:	2 Reviews

Citibank: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	12
Exchange Rate:	1.6287 (4.26% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,609.16
Total Cost:	5.4%
Difference:	C$78 CAD less than using OFX
Time:	17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	2-3 days
Services:	Online, Branch, Bank Transfers
Rating:	: /5.0
Reviews:

Santander: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	£10.00 GBP (1%)
Exchange Rate:	1.6220 (4.65% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,605.78
Total Cost:	5.6%
Difference:	C$82 CAD less than using OFX
Time:	17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	2-3 days
Services:	Online, Branch, Bank Transfers
Rating:	: 2/5.0
Reviews:

Lloyds TSB: Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	20
Exchange Rate:	1.6153 (5.04% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,582.99
Total Cost:	6.94%
Difference:	C$105 CAD less than using OFX
Time:	17:28 Local
Transfer Speed:	2-3 days
Services:	Online, Branch, Bank Transfers
Rating:	: 1/5.0
Reviews:	2 Reviews

Banks - Average Rate

Foreign Transfer GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	15
Exchange Rate:	1.6170 (4.94% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,610
Total Cost:	5.33%
Difference:	C$77 CAD less than using OFX
Transfer Speed:
Services:

Snapshot 06/04/2020 - View live rates

The below comparison table displays the margins and possible savings when you order travel money online with a currency specialist rather than in-person from banks and currency kiosks.

GBP to CAD - Travel Money & Cards

£1,000 British pound sterling GBP → Canadian dollar CAD

Provider	Amount CAD(C$)	Exchange Rate	Fee GBP	Deal Links
Revolut Card	C$1,700.2 0.05% Best Overall	1.7002	0	Visit Site
TransferWise Card	C$1,684.14 1% C$16 less	1.6926	£5.00	Visit Site
Post Office Money Foreign Cash	C$1,630.1 4.17% C$70 less	1.6301	0	Visit Site
Travelex Online Foreign Cash	C$1,628.8 4.25% C$71 less	1.6288	£0^	Visit Site
Citibank Foreign Cash	C$1,597.5 6.09% C$103 less	1.6169	12
Santander Foreign Cash	C$1,584.5 6.85% C$116 less	1.6005	£10.00
Banks - Average Rate Average of bank rates	C$1,582 7.02% C$118 less	1.6046	15
Natwest Bank Foreign Cash	C$1,576.49 7.33% C$124 less	1.6005	15
Lloyds TSB Foreign Cash	C$1,568.49 7.8% C$132 less	1.6005	20

Visit Revolut

Revolut: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	0
Exchange Rate:	1.7002 (-0.05% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,700.2
Total Cost:	0.05%
Time:	17:28 Local
Currency Services:	Physical or Virtual cards
Delivery/Collect:	Card delivery 3-5 days
Rating:	: 4/5.0
Reviews:	1 Review

Visit TransferWise

TransferWise: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	£5.00 GBP (0.5% + £1)
Exchange Rate:	1.6926 (-0.5% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,684.14
Total Cost:	1%
Time:	17:28 Local
Currency Services:	Multi-currency debit card with linked foreign bank accounts
Delivery/Collect:	5-7 days
Rating:	: 4.6/5.0
Reviews:	4 Reviews

Visit Post Office Money

Post Office Money: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	0
Exchange Rate:	1.6301 (-4.17% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,630.1
Total Cost:	4.17%
Time:	17:28 Local
Currency Services:	Online order, Branch pickup, Home delivery
Delivery/Collect:	2-3 days
Rating:	: /5.0
Reviews:

Visit Travelex Online

Travelex Online: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	£0 - No fees for Debit & Credit Cards
Exchange Rate:	1.6288 (-4.25% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,628.8
Total Cost:	4.25%
Time:	Rate Fetched: Thu Jun 04 2020 17:15:03 GMT+0000 (UTC)
Currency Services:	FREE Home delivery & Branch pickup
Delivery/Collect:	2-3 days
Rating:	: 4.3/5.0
Reviews:	13 Reviews

Citibank: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	12
Exchange Rate:	1.6169 (-4.95% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,597.5
Total Cost:	6.09%
Time:	17:28 Local
Currency Services:	Branch
Delivery/Collect:	-
Rating:	: /5.0
Reviews:

Santander: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	£10.00 GBP (1%)
Exchange Rate:	1.6005 (-5.91% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,584.5
Total Cost:	6.85%
Time:	17:28 Local
Currency Services:	Branch
Delivery/Collect:	-
Rating:	: 2/5.0
Reviews:

Banks - Average Rate

Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	15
Exchange Rate:	1.6005 (-5.91% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,582
Total Cost:	7.02%
Currency Services:	Branch
Delivery/Collect:	-

Natwest Bank: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	15
Exchange Rate:	1.6005 (-5.91% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,576.49
Total Cost:	7.33%
Time:	17:28 Local
Currency Services:	Branch
Delivery/Collect:	-
Rating:	: 1/5.0
Reviews:	2 Reviews

Lloyds TSB: Travel Money GBP→CAD
From Amount (GBP)	£1,000
Fee:	20
Exchange Rate:	1.6005 (-5.91% from mid-rate)
To Amount (CAD)	C$1,568.49
Total Cost:	7.8%
Time:	17:28 Local
Currency Services:	Branch
Delivery/Collect:	-
Rating:	: 1/5.0
Reviews:	2 Reviews

Snapshot 06/04/2020 - View live rates

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Pound Sterling and Canadian Dollar Forecasts

When determining the best time to make a foreign exchange transaction, in this case the GBP vs CAD, you should pay attention to the recent market trends for both currencies.

Pound Sterling (GBP)

GBP will rise to 1.25 against the euro according to Standard Bank. The coronavirus pandemic has replaced Brexit in the headlines and means that the deadline for a trade deal with the Eurozone this year could either be pushed back, delaying a risk for the currency, or see more favorable terms given to the U.K.

This is a remarkable change of fortunes for GBP which was sold-off after the Brexit vote and again after the virus forced a lockdown in London, the world’s largest foreign-exchange centre. Against the dollar, sterling touched the lowest level in 35 years in March as traders sought the safety of the USD.

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Growing fears of the coronavirus outbreak has moved the market into safer currencies such as the USD and away from AUD, NZD and CAD.

The threat of proxy war between the US and Iran in Iraq also pared back some of the gains the Loonie had made coming into the New Year.

The Canadian dollar was range bound during the second half of 2019 oscillating between US75c and US76.5c. Mid-year the loonie stormed ahead in June and July, rising to what turned out to be the 2019 high against the US dollar of US76.7cents and to 8-month highs against the euro, pound, Australian and New Zealand dollars. Against the Aussie, a minimal additional increase would take CAD to a 9-year high.

Supporting the loonie was a 10 percent rise in the oil price (oil is among Canada’s most exported products but is volatile and can’t be relied upon), a large and welcome jump in inflation, and dovishness at major central banks of the world, including the Federal Reserve, ECB and RBA.

The USMCA was signed by the United States, Mexico and Canadian on November 30 at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires. Any delay to Canadian ratification of the USMCA trade deal would have likely depressed sentiment on Canada’s currency.

How to get Best GBP to CAD Exchange Rates

All foreign exchange providers charge a fee for providing their service and this fee is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

What is a good GBP to CAD exchange rate?

This is a difficult question and the answer really depends on many factors. The best way to consider an exchange rate's relative value is to look at the rate's history.

The following table looks at the change in the GBP to CAD exchange rate over periods upto 10 years.

GBP/CAD	Period to 03-Jun	Date	Rate
0.6% ▲	1 Week	27 May 2020	1.6869
3.2% ▼	30 Days	04 May 2020	1.7530
2.1% ▼	90 Days	05 Mar 2020	1.7343
0.2% ▼	1 Year	04 Jun 2019	1.7013
10.7% ▼	5 Years	05 Jun 2015	1.9005
11.1% ▲	10 Years	06 Jun 2010	1.5282

GBP/CAD 10 year rates & changes to 03-Jun-2020 (1.6976)

When is the best time to exchange GBP to CAD?

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