Exchange British pounds in North York.
Pounds sterling in cash or by wire to any UK account, priced off the live mid with the spread shown up front.
Canadian dollars per 1 GBP · updated 3:28 p.m. on Oct 16
- SettlesSame business day
- CommissionNone
- At a big bankGBP 25,856.58
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.
CAD to GBP
| You pay | You receive |
|---|---|
| CAD 100.00 | GBP 52.20 |
| CAD 500.00 | GBP 260.99 |
| CAD 1,000.00 | GBP 521.98 |
| CAD 5,000.00 | GBP 2,609.88 |
| CAD 10,000.00 | GBP 5,219.75 |
GBP to CAD
| You sell | You receive |
|---|---|
| GBP 100.00 | CAD 185.98 |
| GBP 500.00 | CAD 929.90 |
| GBP 1,000.00 | CAD 1,859.80 |
| GBP 5,000.00 | CAD 9,299.00 |
| GBP 10,000.00 | CAD 18,598.00 |
Indicative, from the live board. Larger amounts are priced individually — call for a sharper rate.
British pounds, without the bank spread.
For North York clients with ties to the UK, we handle pension and property transfers as well as travel cash, with the paperwork done properly for FINTRAC.
- UK travel
- UK pension and property transfers
- Tuition at UK universities
- Paying UK suppliers
What is today's GBP to CAD rate in North York?
As of 3:28 p.m. on Oct 16, we buy GBP at 1.8598 and sell at 1.9158 (Canadian dollars per 1 GBP). The board updates through the day and your rate is fixed when you book.
Can I pick up British pounds in cash near North York?
Yes. Call ahead with the amount and we will have your British pounds ready at our office at 7398 Yonge St, Unit 11D, Thornhill — just north of Yonge & Steeles, a short drive from Willowdale, Newtonbrook and Bayview Village.
Can you send British pounds by wire to United Kingdom?
Yes. We wire funds to accounts in United Kingdom and worldwide. Wires booked before the afternoon cut-off usually arrive within one to two business days, with written confirmation and a transaction reference.
Do you charge commission on GBP?
No. We quote GBP off the interbank mid-market rate with no commission or hidden fees — the spread you see on the board is the whole cost.
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.
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Your North York exchange desk.
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.
- Willowdale
- Newtonbrook
- Bayview Village
- Lansing
- York Mills
- Don Mills
- Bathurst Manor
- Westminster–Branson
- Hillcrest Village
- Yonge & Finch
- Yonge & Sheppard
- Bayview Woods–Steeles
- Armour Heights