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British Pound to Canadian Dollar Exchange Rate Today (GBP to CAD)

As of this page load, 1 GBP โ‰ˆ 1.73 CAD at the live mid-market rate. Use the converter below for any amount, or jump to the conversion table further down.

About GBP/CAD: The GBP/CAD pair represents how many Canadian Dollar one British Pound buys at the mid-market rate. Like every floating exchange rate, it moves continuously during global forex hours based on interest-rate differentials, trade flows and macroeconomic releases.

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GBP to CAD Conversion Table

British Pound (GBP)Canadian Dollar (CAD)
1 GBP1.73 CAD
5 GBP8.67 CAD
10 GBP17.34 CAD
25 GBP43.35 CAD
50 GBP86.71 CAD
100 GBP173.42 CAD
250 GBP433.54 CAD
500 GBP867.09 CAD
1,000 GBP1,734 CAD
5,000 GBP8,671 CAD
10,000 GBP17,342 CAD
50,000 GBP86,709 CAD
100,000 GBP173,418 CAD

CAD to GBP Conversion Table (Reverse)

1 CAD โ‰ˆ 0.5766 GBP

Canadian Dollar (CAD)British Pound (GBP)
1 CAD0.5766 GBP
5 CAD2.88 GBP
10 CAD5.77 GBP
25 CAD14.42 GBP
50 CAD28.83 GBP
100 CAD57.66 GBP
250 CAD144.16 GBP
500 CAD288.32 GBP
1,000 CAD576.64 GBP
5,000 CAD2,883 GBP
10,000 CAD5,766 GBP
50,000 CAD28,832 GBP
100,000 CAD57,664 GBP
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About the British Pound to Canadian Dollar Exchange Rate

The GBP/CAD pair reflects how many Canadian Dollar one British Pound buys at any given moment. Rates fluctuate continuously during global forex market hours based on supply, demand, interest-rate differentials, and macroeconomic news flow. The live figure on this page is the mid-market rate โ€” the midpoint between bid and ask prices on interbank screens โ€” and is the fairest reference for travellers, freelancers, and international shoppers.

Best Ways to Convert GBP to CAD

  • Wise (TransferWise) โ€” typically 0.4โ€“0.6% above mid-market. Bank-to-bank transfers. Compare providers โ†’
  • Revolut โ€” 0% markup on weekdays within plan limits.
  • XE Money Transfer โ€” ~0.5โ€“1.5% markup, no transfer fee on most corridors.
  • OANDA โ€” gold-standard reference rates; competitive on business transfers.
  • High-street kiosks (Post Office, Sainsbury's, Travelex) โ€” 2โ€“4% markup.
  • Airport exchange booths โ€” 8โ€“12% markup; avoid unless emergency.

Tips for Getting the Best GBP/CAD Rate

  1. Always check the live mid-market rate above as a benchmark before transacting.
  2. Pre-order foreign cash online for click-and-collect โ€” rates are materially better than walk-in.
  3. Use a fee-free travel card (Wise, Revolut, Chase) for in-country spending.
  4. When prompted, pay in the local currency (CAD), never your home currency โ€” DCC adds 3โ€“8%.
  5. For transfers above ยฃ10,000 / $10,000, dedicated FX brokers often beat both banks and apps.

FAQ โ€” GBP to CAD

What is the GBP to CAD exchange rate today?

1 GBP equals approximately 1.73 CAD at today's live mid-market rate. The converter above is updated continuously.

How much is 100 GBP in CAD?

100 GBP โ‰ˆ 173.42 CAD.

How much is 1,000 GBP in CAD?

1,000 GBP โ‰ˆ 1,734 CAD.

How much is 10,000 GBP in CAD?

10,000 GBP โ‰ˆ 17,342 CAD.

What's the cheapest way to convert GBP to CAD?

Wise and Revolut typically offer the closest rates to mid-market (~0.4โ€“0.6%). See the full money transfer comparison.

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