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Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Royal Bank of Canada 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’.
RBC, also known as the Royal Bank of Canada, is one of the largest banks in Canada and a leading financial institution globally. The bank offers a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions, including personal and commercial banking, investment and wealth management, insurance, and capital markets services.
When you get a quote for your Wire Transfer from RBC on their website or in-app, you can also see the RBC exchange rate, but it can be difficult to then calculate how much markup you are being charged.
While RBC do publish their exchange rates here - Foreign Exchange Currency Converter, they do not reveal the markup on these rates.
Our research shows that on average, RBC markup for foreign exchange rates is somewhere between 3 - 7.5%, depending on the amount you're sending, where you're sending it to and which currency will be received.
While all banks in Canada charge this markup, the extra amount being charged is much higher than it would be with a global money transfer specialist.
RBC uses different bank codes depending on the currency and location of the sending bank. Here are some of the most common bank codes used for receiving foreign wire transfers:
SWIFT Code: ROYCCAT2: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in Canadian dollars (CAD) from foreign banks.
Transit Number and Institution Number: These codes are used for receiving wire transfers in Canadian dollars (CAD) from banks located within Canada.
ABA Routing Number: 021001088: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in U.S. dollars (USD) from banks located within the United States.
CHIPS UID: 0163: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in U.S. dollars (USD) from foreign banks that are members of the Clearing House Interbank Payments System (CHIPS).
Fedwire ABA Routing Number: 026004093: This code is used for receiving wire transfers in U.S. dollars (USD) from banks located outside of the United States.
It's important to note that specific bank codes may vary depending on the currency and location of the sending bank, and it's recommended to confirm the correct codes with RBC before initiating a wire transfer. Additionally, RBC may charge fees for receiving wire transfers, so it's important to check the current fees and policies before initiating a transaction.
RBC offers several credit cards with different foreign transaction fees. Here are some examples:
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card: This card charges a foreign transaction fee of 2.5% of each transaction in Canadian dollars.
RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard: This card charges a foreign transaction fee of 2.5% of each transaction in Canadian dollars.
RBC Visa Platinum: This card charges a foreign transaction fee of 2.5% of each transaction in Canadian dollars.
It's important to note that credit card terms and conditions can change, so it's always a good idea to check the current fees and policies before applying for or using a credit card for foreign transactions.
If you wish to save on exchange rates and foreign ATM fees then you should consider the Wise multi-currency card.
The Royal Bank of Canada SGD to CAD exchange rate is 0.9922. This is -7.4% compared to the latest SGD-CAD mid-market rate 1.0710.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare Singapore dollar (SGD) to Canadian dollar (CAD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Royal Bank of Canada - Singapore dollar to Loonie comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Royal Bank of Canada and other foreign exchange providers against the latest SGD-CAD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full SGD to CAD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best SGD to CAD exchange rate is OFX at 1.0656, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 1.0710.
The next best is XE at 1.0646, -0.6% from the mid-rate.
Then Wise at 1.0646, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the CIMB Bank rate is 1.0308 at -3.8% the OCBC Bank rate is 1.0421 at -2.7% and the Maybank rate is 1.0335 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 1.0710.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Royal Bank of Canada 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.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency:
