The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Santander currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Compare Santander Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Our Santander GBP to CAD rate is 1.7551. This is -5.6% below the mid-rate.
GBP to CAD Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Canadian dollar (CAD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the GBP to CAD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the Canadian dollar is to review how the GBP/CAD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to CAD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/CAD
Change
Period
20 Jun 2025
1.8478
0.4% ▲
2 Week
05 Apr 2025
1.8324
1.2% ▲
3 Month
04 Jul 2024
1.7366
6.8% ▲
1 Year
05 Jul 2020
1.6903
9.7% ▲
5 Year
07 Jul 2015
1.9629
5.5% ▼
10 Year
09 Jul 2005
2.1214
12.6% ▼
20 Year
GBP/CAD historic rates & change to 04-Jul-2025
GBP/CAD has seen fluctuations, currently at 1.8553, showing some recovery thanks to political stability in the UK. While CAD benefits from a positive USD correlation, oil price concerns linger. Experts emphasize monitoring upcoming economic indicators to anticipate shifts that could impact international transaction costs
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GBP to CAD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Canadian dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
Santander Send Money conversion rate for GBP to CAD?
The Santander GBP to CAD exchange rate is 1.7551. This is -5.6% compared to the latest GBP-CAD mid-market rate 1.8589.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
British pound (GBP) to Canadian dollar (CAD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Santander - Sterling to Loonie comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
Santander and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-CAD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do Santander GBP-CAD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
GBP to CAD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to CAD exchange rate is Wise at 1.8505, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 1.8589.
The next best is OFX at 1.8496, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 1.8477, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks like Santander often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.