British Pound · GBP · North York

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.

We buy GBP 1.8516
We sell GBP 1.9074
Mid-market 1.8771

Canadian dollars per 1 GBP · updated 6:31 p.m. on Oct 19

1 CAD = 0.5243 GBP
You receive
26,213.69
  • Lock it for2 hours
  • CommissionNone
  • At a big bankGBP 25,970.91
You save GBP 242.78 compared with a big bank

Lock this rate and it's held for you for 2 hours.

Quick conversions At today's desk rate · no commission

CAD to GBP

You payYou receive
CAD 100.00GBP 52.43
CAD 500.00GBP 262.14
CAD 1,000.00GBP 524.27
CAD 5,000.00GBP 2,621.37
CAD 10,000.00GBP 5,242.74

GBP to CAD

You sellYou receive
GBP 100.00CAD 185.16
GBP 500.00CAD 925.80
GBP 1,000.00CAD 1,851.60
GBP 5,000.00CAD 9,258.00
GBP 10,000.00CAD 18,516.00

Indicative, from the live board. Larger amounts are priced individually — call for a sharper rate.

Why North York buys GBP

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
GBP questions
What is today's GBP to CAD rate in North York?

As of 6:31 p.m. on Oct 19, we buy GBP at 1.8516 and sell at 1.9074 (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 5587 Yonge Street, Toronto — on Yonge near Finch, close to 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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Close to home

Your North York exchange desk.

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.

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+1 905-709-9090
Office 5587 Yonge Street · Toronto, ON M2N 5S4 On Yonge Street near Finch, in the heart of North York
Hours Mon–Fri 9:30–18:00 · Sat 10:00–14:00
Email info@diplomatfx.com

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