Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Royal Bank of Scotland 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’.
British pound (GBP) to Canadian dollar (CAD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
30 May 2025 | 1.8495 | 0.1% ▼ | 2 Week |
15 Mar 2025 | 1.8624 | 0.8% ▼ | 3 Month |
13 Jun 2024 | 1.7530 | 5.4% ▲ | 1 Year |
14 Jun 2020 | 1.7059 | 8.3% ▲ | 5 Year |
16 Jun 2015 | 1.9245 | 4% ▼ | 10 Year |
18 Jun 2005 | 2.2554 | 18.1% ▼ | 20 Year |
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 * :
*Converted at the current GBP-CAD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Royal Bank of Scotland GBP to CAD exchange rate is 1.759. This is -4.7% compared to the latest GBP-CAD mid-market rate 1.8459.
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 Royal Bank of Scotland - Sterling to Loonie comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Royal Bank of Scotland and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-CAD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full comparison table the best GBP to CAD exchange rate is 1.8376 from Wise, -0.45% from the mid-market rate 1.8459. The next best rate is 1.8367 from OFX, -0.5% from the mid-rate. Then XE with 1.8348 is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 1.8275 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 1.748 at -5.3% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 1.759 at -4.7% and the Barclays Bank rate is 1.7813 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 1.8459.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Royal Bank of Scotland 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.
Recent forecasts and updates indicate a more complex landscape for the GBP to CAD exchange rate.
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