GBP → 
CAD ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-18 GBP to CAD Converter.
1 GBP = 1.74 CAD as of 2026-05-18. A major migration and study corridor — Canada is one of the top three destinations for British emigrants, with ~600K UK-born Canadians and 30K+ UK students at Canadian universities annually (post-Brexit demand surged as EU options narrowed). UK-Canada trade has grown post-Brexit under the rolled-over CETA-equivalent agreement, with financial services, autos, and aerospace as core flows. GBP has strengthened modestly vs CAD over 5 years as Bank of England held rates higher than Bank of Canada through 2024-25, and Canadian housing weakness pressured the loonie.
GBP → CAD Converter
| 🇬🇧 GBP | 🇨🇦 CAD |
|---|---|
| £1.00 | CA$1.74 |
| £10.00 | CA$17.40 |
| £100.00 | CA$174.00 |
| £500.00 | CA$870.00 |
| £1,000.00 | CA$1,740.00 |
| £5,000.00 | CA$8,700.00 |
| £10,000.00 | CA$17,400.00 |
| £50,000.00 | CA$87,000.00 |
| £100,000.00 | CA$174,000.00 |
GBP trend over time.
GBP to CAD conversion table.
Common British Pound amounts converted to Canadian Dollar at today's rate of 1 GBP = 1.74 CAD. The reverse holds too: 1 CAD = 0.5747 GBP.
| 1 GBP | 1.74 CAD |
| 5 GBP | 8.7 CAD |
| 10 GBP | 17.4 CAD |
| 25 GBP | 43.5 CAD |
| 50 GBP | 87 CAD |
| 100 GBP | 174 CAD |
| 500 GBP | 870 CAD |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,740 CAD |
| 5,000 GBP | 8,700 CAD |
| 10,000 GBP | 17,400 CAD |
| 1 CAD | 0.5747 GBP |
| 5 CAD | 2.87 GBP |
| 10 CAD | 5.75 GBP |
| 25 CAD | 14.37 GBP |
| 50 CAD | 28.74 GBP |
| 100 CAD | 57.47 GBP |
| 500 CAD | 287.36 GBP |
| 1,000 CAD | 574.71 GBP |
| 5,000 CAD | 2,874 GBP |
| 10,000 CAD | 5,747 GBP |
Why people convert GBP to CAD.
The GBP/CAD corridor is driven mostly by UK university fees and UK remittances. On the Canadian Dollar side, demand comes from Canada immigration, study abroad, and Canadian PR savings. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, GBP/CAD is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the British Pound has moved up 1.8% against the Canadian Dollar, and over five years it has strengthened about 3.0% (from 1.69 to 1.74). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Canadian Dollar you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best GBP → CAD rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large GBP transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
