British Pound to Canadian Dollar — GBP to CAD
GBP to CAD Converter
GBP/CAD Rate — Last 30 Days
Rate Statistics
| Period | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 1.8642 | 1.8554 | 1.8588 |
| 30 days | 1.8642 | 1.8340 | 1.8509 |
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Historical GBP/CAD Rates by Year
What drives the GBP/CAD rate?
Whether you're a Brit heading to Canada, an expat tracking the cost of living, or following GBP/CAD seasonal flows, here's what drives the British Pound to Canadian Dollar rate. The GBP/CAD pair is popular with Canadians traveling to the UK and British expats in Canada. It combines Bank of England policy with Canadian oil price sensitivity. Seasonal flows from UK pensioners spending winters in Canada and Canadian travelers to the UK add retail demand to this pair.
How to get the best GBP to CAD rate
The rate shown above is the interbank mid-market rate — the real exchange rate used between financial institutions. Individual customers cannot access this rate directly. Banks typically add a 2–3% spread on top, meaning you receive significantly less than the rate shown.
Online transfer services like Wise offer rates very close to the interbank rate with a small transparent fee of 0.5–1%. On a $1,000 GBP exchange this typically saves $15–25 compared to a bank. Airport exchange booths charge the highest fees — often 5–8% above the interbank rate — and should be avoided for large amounts.