Convert British Pound (GBP) to Canadian Dollar (CAD)
British Pound to Canadian Dollar: today’s rate
Use this page for a quick, live look at how much your British Pound is worth in Canadian Dollar. The rate above is the mid-market rate — the “true” exchange rate before any bank, card or app adds its margin — pulled fresh from open exchange-rate data each time you load the page. One GBP is the £ symbol; one CAD is written C$.
GBP to CAD conversion table
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About the British Pound and the Canadian Dollar
The British Pound (GBP) is the currency of the United Kingdom, and the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is used across Canada. Exchange rates between them move constantly with interest rates, inflation, trade and market sentiment — see our guide on how exchange rates actually work for the plain-English version.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GBP to CAD rate today?
The live rate is shown at the top of this page and refreshes each time you load it. It’s the mid-market rate; the rate your bank gives will be slightly worse once their margin is added.
Is this the rate my bank will give me?
Not exactly — banks and money-transfer apps add a spread on top of the mid-market rate. Knowing the mid-market rate (shown here) tells you how big that markup is.
Can I convert other currencies?
Yes — the Exchange Coin converter handles 150+ world currencies and major cryptocurrencies, with history charts and a cost-of-living comparison.