Currency exchange in North York.
On Yonge Street just north of Steeles — minutes from Yonge & Finch and the rest of North York. Better-than-bank rates on 15 currencies, cash or wire, from a FINTRAC-registered dealer you can call by name.
- SettlesSame business day
- CommissionNone
- At a big bankUSD 34,459.60
Indicative, from the desk's live board. The bank comparison assumes an all-in spread of 2.5% against the interbank mid. Your rate is fixed when you book.
Minutes from Yonge & Finch.
On Yonge Street just north of Steeles — minutes from Yonge & Finch and the rest of North York. Clients come up Yonge from Sheppard and Finch, or across Steeles from Bathurst and Bayview — call ahead with the amount and it is ready when you arrive.
Closer than downtown
No trip into the core and no airport kiosk. Our desk is a short drive up Yonge from Sheppard, Finch and Steeles.
Better than the bank
Banks build two to two and a half percent into the rate. We quote off the interbank mid with no commission.
Licensed and documented
FINTRAC-registered MSB M23907027. Every exchange and wire is confirmed in writing.
- USD US DollarBuy 1.3953 Sell 1.4364 USD / CAD
- EUR EuroBuy 1.5853 Sell 1.6262 EUR / CAD
- GBP British PoundBuy 1.8598 Sell 1.9158 GBP / CAD
- AED UAE DirhamBuy 0.3838 Sell 0.3869 AED / CAD
- TRY Turkish LiraBuy 34.6574 Sell 35.3575 CAD / TRY
- THB Thai BahtBuy 23.4141 Sell 23.8871 CAD / THB
- LKR Sri Lankan RupeeBuy 231.73 Sell 236.41 CAD / LKR
- SEK Swedish KronaBuy 6.9382 Sell 7.0783 CAD / SEK
- PHP Philippine PesoBuy 44.1420 Sell 45.0338 CAD / PHP
- NZD New Zealand DollarBuy 1.2383 Sell 1.2634 CAD / NZD
- CNY Chinese YuanBuy 4.6822 Sell 4.7768 CAD / CNY
- JPY Japanese YenBuy 110.56 Sell 112.80 CAD / JPY
- MYR Malaysian RinggitBuy 2.8579 Sell 2.9157 CAD / MYR
- BRL Brazilian RealBuy 3.5509 Sell 3.6226 CAD / BRL
- BHD Bahraini DinarBuy 0.2631 Sell 0.2684 CAD / BHD
Is there a currency exchange near me in North York?
Yes — Diplomat Exchange is at 7398 Yonge St, Unit 11D, Thornhill, just north of Yonge & Steeles. From Willowdale, Newtonbrook, Bayview Village or Bathurst Manor it is usually a short drive up Yonge or across Steeles.
Do I need an appointment?
No, but calling ahead on +1 905-709-9090 means your currency is counted and ready when you arrive — especially for larger amounts or less common currencies.
Which North York neighbourhoods do you serve?
Clients come to us from Willowdale, Newtonbrook, Bayview Village, Lansing, York Mills, Don Mills, Bathurst Manor, Westminster–Branson, Hillcrest Village, Yonge & Finch, Yonge & Sheppard, Bayview Woods–Steeles, Armour Heights, as well as Thornhill, Richmond Hill and Vaughan.
What are your hours?
Mon–Fri 9:30–18:00 · Sat 10:00–14:00. Wires booked before the afternoon cut-off go out the same business day.
How much better than the bank is your rate?
Typically 1.5 to 2 percent better on CAD/USD, depending on the amount. On a 50,000 dollar exchange that is usually 750 to 1,000 dollars kept rather than paid away inside the spread.
Is Diplomat Exchange licensed?
Yes. Diplomat Exchange Inc. is registered with FINTRAC as a Money Service Business under MSB number M23907027, and follows Canadian record-keeping and reporting requirements on every transaction.
What identification do I need?
One piece of valid government photo identification for most transactions. Larger amounts require proof of source of funds — a bank statement, sale document or similar — which we confirm when quoting.
How long does an international wire take?
Wires sent before the afternoon cut-off usually arrive within one business day, and within two for less common corridors. You receive written confirmation with the transaction reference.