GBP to CAD Rate Today: British Pound to Canadian Dollar
1 British pound (GBP) = 1.89 Canadian dollars (CAD) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 GBP = 942.75 CAD, and 1 CAD = 0.5304 GBP.
Quick facts
- 1 GBP = 1.89 CAD (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 CAD = 0.5304 GBP
- GBP is the code for the British pound; CAD is the code for the Canadian dollar (ISO 4217).
- Banks and money transfer services usually give a slightly worse rate than this and may charge a fee.
How to convert GBP to CAD
- Find today's rate: 1 GBP = 1.89 CAD.
- Multiply the amount in GBP by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 GBP × 1.89 = 942.75 CAD.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
GBP to CAD conversion table
| British Pounds [£] | Canadian Dollars [CA$] |
|---|---|
| 1 £ | 1.89 CA$ |
| 5 £ | 9.43 CA$ |
| 10 £ | 18.86 CA$ |
| 50 £ | 94.28 CA$ |
| 100 £ | 188.55 CA$ |
| 200 £ | 377.10 CA$ |
| 500 £ | 942.75 CA$ |
| 1,000 £ | 1,885.50 CA$ |
| 5,000 £ | 9,427.52 CA$ |
| 10,000 £ | 18,855.05 CA$ |
CAD to GBP conversion table
| Canadian Dollars [CA$] | British Pounds [£] |
|---|---|
| 1 CA$ | 0.5304 £ |
| 5 CA$ | 2.65 £ |
| 10 CA$ | 5.30 £ |
| 50 CA$ | 26.52 £ |
| 100 CA$ | 53.04 £ |
| 200 CA$ | 106.07 £ |
| 500 CA$ | 265.18 £ |
| 1,000 CA$ | 530.36 £ |
| 5,000 CA$ | 2,651.81 £ |
| 10,000 CA$ | 5,303.62 £ |
Is this the GBP to CAD rate you will get?
The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay on global currency markets. It is the fairest benchmark, but it is rarely what you receive.
- Banks and exchange houses usually add a margin to the mid-market rate, often 1–3% or more.
- Money transfer apps may offer a rate closer to mid-market but charge a fixed fee.
- Compare the total the recipient will get, after fees, rather than the headline rate.
British Pound and Canadian Dollar
| British Pound | Canadian Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | GBP (£) | CAD (CA$) |
What is a British pound?
The official currency of the United Kingdom, one of the oldest currencies still in use. Used in the UK and several British Crown dependencies and territories.
What is a Canadian dollar?
The official currency of Canada. Used throughout Canada and commonly held as a reserve currency.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 GBP in CAD?
100 British pounds (GBP) = 188.55 Canadian dollars (CAD) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 CAD in GBP?
1 Canadian dollar (CAD) = 0.5304 British pounds (GBP) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's GBP to CAD rate different?
We show the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buying and selling prices on global currency markets. Banks, exchange houses and money transfer apps usually add a margin to this rate and may charge a fee, so compare the total amount the recipient gets.
How often is the GBP to CAD rate updated?
Rates come from ExchangeRate-API's daily-updated feed and are cached for up to 12 hours. They are mid-market reference rates, so banks and card providers will charge a different rate.
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