Canadian Dollars (CAD)
Regardless of what you have planned during your trip, buy Canadian Dollars before you go and you’ll be all set from the moment you arrive.
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Canadian Dollars (CAD)
Buy your Canadian Dollars online and collect them from selected Tesco stores
Heading to Canada? Get Canadian Dollars from a Tesco Travel Money bureau.
If you’re going to Canada, you can buy Canadian Dollars with Click & Collect and pick them up when you do your weekly shop.
Simply place your order online, and collect your Canadian currency from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or selected customer service desks. You can select a date to collect your currency when you place your order.
How far could your Canadian Dollars could go?
Toronto
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$90.00
- Cappuccino: C$4.51
- 0.5 litre of beer: C$7.00
- Soft drink: C$2.43
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$2.87
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): C$4.25
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): C$2.00
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$3.25
- Litre of petrol: C$1.08
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Vancouver
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$75.00
- Cappuccino: C$4.47
- 0.5 litre of beer: C$7.00
- Soft drink: C$2.30
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$3.21
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): C$3.75
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): C$1.88
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$3.00
- Litre of petrol: C$1.31
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Calgary
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$75.00
- Cappuccino: C$4.32
- 0.5 litre of beer: C$7.00
- Soft drink: C$2.15
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$2.41
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): C$3.80
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): C$2.00
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$3.50
- Litre of petrol: C$1.00
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Montreal
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$75.00
- Cappuccino: C$3.96
- 0.5 litre of beer: C$6.25
- Soft drink: C$1.94
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$3.48
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): C$3.50
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): C$1.75
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$3.50
- Litre of petrol: C$1.13
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Halifax
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$75.00
- Cappuccino: C$4.25
- 0.5 litre of beer: C$7.00
- Soft drink: C$2.05
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$2.98
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): C$3.50
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): C$1.70
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$2.75
- Litre of petrol: C$1.06
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
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Benefits of planning ahead
It’s always smart to carry some of the local currency, so you can pay for necessities like transportation, gratuity tips – typically between 10% and 20% in Canada – and food and drink when you arrive.
Buying Canadian Dollars in advance also means you won’t need to waste time looking for an ATM or be charged for cash withdrawals – meaning you can get on with enjoying your holiday.
It’s also worth remembering exchange rates can fluctuate. When you buy your Canadian Dollars in advance, you know what rate you are going to get. If you decide to buy currency or withdraw cash when you arrive in Canada, the exchange rate may be different.
Get your currency when it’s convenient for you
You can use Click & Collect to arrange a time to pick up your Candian Dollars as part of your weekly shop, either from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or customer service desks. You can also use our home delivery service, which is free for online orders of £500 or more.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and may vary depending on whether you buy in-store, online, or over the phone.
Some common questions about the Canadian Dollar
Canadian Dollars are the official currency of Canada and are issued by the Bank of Canada. The currency was made mandatory in 1871 and it’s abbreviated to CAD.
The symbol is $, which is the same as the US Dollar. Canadian Dollars can be subdivided into 100 Cents. Similar to the United States, Canada also uses quarters, dimes and nickels.
There are 5 different denominations of Canadian Dollar banknotes, including $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The Royal Mint also issues $1 and $2 coins, as well as 5c (nickel), 10c (dime), 25c (quarter) and 50c coins.
Canada is the only country that officially uses the Canadian Dollar.
However, there are a few different places that unofficially accept them, including the self-governing territorial collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Some American towns along the border with Canada may accept Canadian Dollars too. If so, they’ll generally give change in US Dollars but don’t always offer a favourable exchange rate.
The most popular name for a Canadian Dollar coin in Canada is a ‘Loonie’. The nickname refers to the picture of a loon (a type of bird) that’s displayed on the reverse side of the coin. Even though two-dollar coins have a polar bear on their reverse, they are often called ‘Toonies’. The names are so popular that the Royal Canadian Mint has trademarked them.
Canadian Dollars are also sometimes called ‘Bucks’. This is a slang term that started off in the 17th century, when the Hudson’s Bay Company issued a coin that was worth the same as a beaver’s pelt. Beavers were often called bucks and the name grew popular for both US and Canadian Dollars.
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Buying foreign currency using a credit or debit card
No matter how you purchase your travel money, whether it be in store, online or over the phone, you will not be charged any card handling fee by us. However, regardless of your card type, your card provider may apply fees, e.g. cash advance fees or other fees, so please check with them before you purchase your travel money.
Click & Collect cancellations
You can cancel a Click & Collect order any time prior to collection. We'll refund you with the full Sterling amount that you paid for your order, unless you cancel less than 24 hours before your collection date, in which case we'll charge a £10 late cancellation fee.
We are unable to refund any fees charged by your card issuer, so please contact them if you have any further queries.
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Just pop into one of our in-store Travel Money Bureaux when you get home. We buy back all the currencies we sell in most banknote values and also the Multi-currency Cash Passport™. Buy back rates may vary during the day.
It doesn't matter where you bought your travel money, even if it wasn't from a Tesco Travel Money Bureau, we'll still buy it back.
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