Currency exchange in North York.
On Yonge Street near Finch, in the heart of North York. Better-than-bank rates on 15 currencies, cash or wire, from a FINTRAC-registered dealer you can call by name.
- Lock it for2 hours
- CommissionNone
- At a big bankUSD 34,559.76
Lock this rate and it's held for you for 2 hours.
Right at Yonge & Finch.
On Yonge Street near Finch, in the heart of North York. Clients come along Yonge, across Finch from Bathurst and Bayview, or by subway to Finch station — 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 on Yonge near Finch, a short trip from anywhere in North York.
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 1.3888 Sell 1.4205 USD / CAD
- EUR EuroBuy 1.5897 Sell 1.6222 EUR / CAD
- GBP British PoundBuy 1.8516 Sell 1.9074 GBP / CAD
- AED UAE DirhamBuy 0.3826 Sell 0.3858 AED / CAD
- TRY Turkish LiraBuy 34.7909 Sell 35.4937 CAD / TRY
- THB Thai BahtBuy 23.5683 Sell 24.0444 CAD / THB
- LKR Sri Lankan RupeeBuy 232.49 Sell 237.19 CAD / LKR
- SEK Swedish KronaBuy 6.9559 Sell 7.0965 CAD / SEK
- PHP Philippine PesoBuy 44.2374 Sell 45.1311 CAD / PHP
- NZD New Zealand DollarBuy 1.2393 Sell 1.2643 CAD / NZD
- CNY Chinese YuanBuy 4.6900 Sell 4.7847 CAD / CNY
- JPY Japanese YenBuy 111.27 Sell 113.52 CAD / JPY
- MYR Malaysian RinggitBuy 2.8650 Sell 2.9229 CAD / MYR
- BRL Brazilian RealBuy 3.5379 Sell 3.6094 CAD / BRL
- BHD Bahraini DinarBuy 0.2639 Sell 0.2692 CAD / BHD
Is there a currency exchange near me in North York?
Yes — Diplomat Exchange is at 5587 Yonge Street, Toronto, on Yonge Street near Finch. From Willowdale, Newtonbrook, Bayview Village or Bathurst Manor it is a short drive, or a quick ride on Line 1 to Finch station.
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.