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Barclays Bank GBP to CAD Transfers Compared

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Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Barclays Bank 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’.

 
 

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Our Barclays Bank GBP to CAD rate is 1.7961. This is -3.5% 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.

 
Sell GBP   →   Buy CAD
1 GBP = 1.8613 CAD
1d −0.2%
GBP to CAD is at 7-day lows near 1.8609, just above its 3-month average, having traded in a very stable 2.8% range from 1.8297 to 1.8814
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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:

DateGBP/CADChangePeriod
14 Aug 2025
1.8689
0.4% 2 Week
30 May 2025
1.8495
0.6% 3 Month
28 Aug 2024
1.7781
4.7% 1 Year
29 Aug 2020
1.7488
6.4% 5 Year
31 Aug 2015
2.0190
7.8% 10 Year
02 Sep 2005
2.1866
14.9% 20 Year
GBP/CAD historic rates & change to 28-Aug-2025
GBP/CAD is under pressure, currently at 1.8609, near 7-day lows and within a 2.8% range. Analysts note rising UK producer prices may support the pound, while the CAD faces heightened rate cut speculation amid slowing inflation and oil price volatility. Monitor economic indicators closely for potential fluctuations

 

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 * :

GBP CAD
£ 1 C$ 1.8613
£ 5 C$ 9.3065
£ 10 C$ 18.61
£ 20 C$ 37.23
£ 50 C$ 93.07
£ 100 C$ 186.13
£ 250 C$ 465.33
£ 500 C$ 930.65
£ 1,000 C$ 1,861
£ 2,000 C$ 3,723
£ 5,000 C$ 9,307
£ 10,000 C$ 18,613
£ 20,000 C$ 37,226
£ 50,000 C$ 93,065
£ 100,000 C$ 186,130
GBP CAD
£ 0.5373 C$ 1
£ 2.6865 C$ 5
£ 5.3730 C$ 10
£ 10.75 C$ 20
£ 26.87 C$ 50
£ 53.73 C$ 100
£ 134.33 C$ 250
£ 268.65 C$ 500
£ 537.30 C$ 1,000
£ 1,075 C$ 2,000
£ 2,687 C$ 5,000
£ 5,373 C$ 10,000
£ 10,746 C$ 20,000
£ 26,865 C$ 50,000
£ 53,730 C$ 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBP-CAD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
 

What is the Barclays Bank Send Money conversion rate for GBP to CAD?

The Barclays Bank GBP to CAD exchange rate is 1.7961. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-CAD mid-market rate 1.8613.

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 Barclays Bank - Sterling to Loonie comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Barclays Bank and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-CAD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do Barclays Bank 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 1.8529, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 1.8613.

Then XE at 1.8501, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 1.8427 which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 1.7635 at -5.3% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 1.7746 at -4.7% and the Barclays Bank rate is 1.7961 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 1.8613.

It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Barclays Bank 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.

 

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