GBP to CAD Converter

1 GBP = 1.8798 CAD and 1 CAD = 0.5320 GBP (mid-market, 2 Oct 2026). Over the 30 days of ECB data from 2 Sept 2026, the British Pound Sterling rose 0.12% against the Canadian Dollar.

Converting the other way? Use the CAD to GBP converter for Canadian Dollar to British Pound Sterling amounts and tables.

Rates are European Central Bank reference rates for 2 Oct 2026 (published each working day around 16:00 CET; the UAE dirham uses its official US-dollar peg of 3.6725). The live converter loads the latest rate when the page opens.

British Pound Sterling to Canadian Dollar

Canadian Dollar to British Pound Sterling

GBP to CAD over the last 30 days

Over the 23 ECB working days from 2 Sept 2026 to 2 Oct 2026, 1 GBP ranged from 1.8615 CAD (3 Sept 2026) to 1.8853 CAD (1 Oct 2026), averaging 1.8736. Today's 1.8798 is above that average by 0.33%.

For 1,000 GBP, that range is the difference between 1,861.52 and 1,885.26 CAD: 23.74 CAD, or 1.28% of the low. The biggest one-day move was -0.85% on 3 Sept 2026.

Example: a bank or card that sets its rate 3% worse than mid-market would pay 1,823.40 CAD for 1,000 GBP today instead of 1,879.79, keeping 56.39 CAD. That 3% is more than this rate's whole 30-day range, so the margin you pay matters more than the day you convert.

Who converts GBP to CAD, and why

Pounds to Canadian dollars is used by British people emigrating to or working in Canada, families visiting relatives in Ontario and British Columbia, and UK pensioners living in Canada.

• Moving savings and house-sale proceeds for a move to Canada
• Paying a UK state or private pension into a Canadian account
• Budgeting a Canadian holiday or ski trip

Tip: For a one-off large transfer, such as emigration funds, specialist providers often offer a better margin than the high-street bank. A forward contract can fix today's rate for a future date if a house completion is weeks away.

About the two currencies

The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is issued by the Bank of England and used in the United Kingdom; Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man issue their own pound notes at par, and Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and St Helena have pounds pegged one-to-one. Scottish and Northern Irish banks also print sterling notes. They are legal currency but shops in England can refuse them, so travellers often swap them before leaving.

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is issued by the Bank of Canada and used in Canada. Notes are polymer ($5 to $100), and the $1 and $2 coins are the loonie and toonie. The penny was withdrawn in 2013, so cash totals are rounded to the nearest 5 cents.

Asked to pay in your own currency at a till or ATM? Check the offer with the local-currency-or-yours calculator. Need a rate your bank only quotes through the dollar? Try the cross rate calculator.

Frequently asked questions about GBP to CAD

Can I receive my UK State Pension in Canada?

Yes, the UK State Pension can be paid to a Canadian bank account in Canadian dollars. Note that it is normally frozen at the rate when you first claim, because Canada does not have an uprating agreement with the UK. Check the current rules with the UK International Pension Centre.

How much is 1 GBP in CAD?

1 GBP (British Pound Sterling) equalled about 1.8798 CAD (Canadian Dollar) on 2 Oct 2026 (mid-market reference rate). Rates move throughout the trading day; the converter above shows the latest figure.

How much is 100 GBP in CAD?

100 GBP was about 187.98 CAD on 2 Oct 2026. Banks, card networks and airport kiosks add a margin to the mid-market rate, so the amount you actually receive is lower; the markup calculator shows how much a given margin costs.

How much is 1000 GBP in CAD?

1,000 GBP was about 1879.79 CAD on 2 Oct 2026. For larger transfers, compare the final amount received from two or three providers, because fees and exchange-rate margins differ more than headline rates suggest.

What is the inverse rate — 1 CAD to GBP?

1 CAD was about 0.5320 GBP on 2 Oct 2026. Use this when you're pricing items in Canadian Dollar and need a quick mental British Pound Sterling reference.

When is the best time to convert GBP to CAD?

Forex liquidity is highest when London and New York overlap (8 AM–12 PM ET), which usually means the tightest spreads. Avoid weekends and major central bank announcement days unless you're hedging.

Is the GBP/CAD rate shown live?

The converter loads the latest available rate when the page opens: European Central Bank reference rates (published once each working day around 16:00 CET) with a commercial feed for currencies the ECB does not cover. Figures in the text are dated. Your provider's quoted rate will include its own margin.

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