Does the CAD to GBP rate change often?

Yes. The rate moves during market hours, especially after economic data from the UK, Canada, or global oil markets.

Will I get the mid-market rate?

Not exactly, that's the benchmark. We apply a small, clear margin to it, typically much better than bank rates.

Can I lock in today's CAD to GBP rate?

Absolutely. Use a forward contract to fix the exchange rate now for a future transfer, especially helpful for budgeting or large payments.

Why does oil impact the Canadian dollar so much?

Oil exports are a major part of Canada's economy. Rising oil prices usually boost CAD, while falling prices can weaken it, which affects the CAD to GBP rate, especially when GBP is stable.

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Canadian Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate (CAD to GBP)

Whether you are moving savings to the UK, paying for British services, or supporting family in London, the Canadian Dollar to British Pound (CAD/GBP) exchange rate is shown here live. Updated continuously, it allows you to monitor the market and make informed transfer decisions.

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Live CAD to GBP exchange rate chart

Use this live chart to see how the Canadian Dollar is performing against the British Pound. Track changes as they happen and monitor trends over time.

Live rate: 1 CAD = 0.5297 GBP - Last updated: 22 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC

CAD to GBP mid-market exchange rate history (1W)
Date	Rate (1 CAD = X GBP)
23 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5415
24 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5426
25 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5433
26 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5432
27 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5432
28 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5450
29 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5437
30 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5457
31 Jul 2025, 00:00	0.5464
01 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5462
02 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5462
03 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5462
04 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5461
04 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5461
05 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5460
06 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5450
07 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5414
08 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5405
09 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5405
10 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5409
11 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5403
12 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5378
13 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5354
14 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5351
15 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5340
16 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5340
17 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5340
18 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5364
19 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5348
20 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5354
21 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5362
22 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5348
23 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5348
24 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5353
25 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5364
26 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5364
27 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5375
28 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5384
29 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5392
30 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5388
31 Aug 2025, 00:00	0.5390
01 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5370
02 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5421
03 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5395
04 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5385
05 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5354
06 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5354
07 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5357
08 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5349
09 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5342
10 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5332
11 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5325
12 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5329
13 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5329
14 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5332
15 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5336
16 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5332
17 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5329
18 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5349
19 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5388
20 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5388
21 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5389
22 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5352
23 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5344
24 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5351
25 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5380
26 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5351
27 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5351
28 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5351
29 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5349
30 Sept 2025, 00:00	0.5343
01 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5322
02 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5327
03 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5318
04 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5318
05 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5331
06 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5318
07 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5340
08 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5347
09 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5362
10 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5347
11 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5347
12 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5357
13 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5342
14 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5345
15 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5311
16 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5295
17 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5312
18 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5312
19 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5314
20 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5316
21 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5337
22 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5354
23 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5365
24 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5368
25 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5368
26 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5365
27 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5357
28 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5403
29 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5436
30 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5435
31 Oct 2025, 00:00	0.5445
01 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5445
02 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5432
04 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5446
05 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5433
06 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5393
07 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5409
08 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5409
09 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5418
10 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5413
11 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5425
12 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5437
13 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5416
14 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5412
15 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5412
16 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5421
17 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5410
18 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5439
19 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5452
20 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5424
21 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5414
22 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5414
23 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5418
24 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5408
25 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5388
26 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5377
27 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5384
28 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5409
29 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5409
30 Nov 2025, 00:00	0.5407
01 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5407
02 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5415
03 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5369
04 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5377
05 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5427
06 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5427
07 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5425
08 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5418
09 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5429
10 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5416
11 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5420
12 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5431
13 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5431
14 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5433
15 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5428
16 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5415
17 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5424
18 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5423
19 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5416
20 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5416
21 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5420
22 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5400
23 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5407
24 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5420
25 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5414
26 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5420
27 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5420
28 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5420
29 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5408
30 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5422
31 Dec 2025, 00:00	0.5407
01 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5410
02 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5410
03 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5410
04 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5413
05 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5365
06 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5361
07 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5361
08 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5368
09 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5363
10 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5363
11 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5366
12 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5352
13 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5363
14 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5358
15 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5380
16 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5371
17 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5371
18 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5368
19 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5372
20 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5378
21 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5383
22 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5373
23 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5354
24 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5354
25 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5342
26 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5332
27 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5322
28 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5343
29 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5368
30 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5367
31 Jan 2026, 00:00	0.5367
01 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5362
02 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5348
03 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5352
04 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5362
05 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5393
06 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5372
07 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5372
08 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5380
09 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5389
10 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5412
11 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5407
12 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5395
13 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5378
14 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5378
15 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5380
16 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5381
17 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5406
18 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5410
19 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5428
20 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5423
21 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5423
22 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5414
23 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5411
24 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5408
25 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5393
26 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5420
27 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5438
28 Feb 2026, 00:00	0.5438
01 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5457
02 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5455
03 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5477
04 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5482
05 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5477
06 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5495
07 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5495
08 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5527
09 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5483
10 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5486
11 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5494
12 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5493
13 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5509
14 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5509
15 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5505
16 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5488
17 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5468
19 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5422
20 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5460
21 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5460
22 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5472
23 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5425
24 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5418
25 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5417
26 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5413
27 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5429
28 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5429
29 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5435
30 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5450
31 Mar 2026, 00:00	0.5431
01 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5417
02 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5430
03 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5435
04 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5435
05 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5437
06 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5432
07 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5392
08 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5391
09 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5387
10 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5366
11 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5366
12 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5382
13 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5367
14 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5351
15 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5365
16 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5396
17 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5405
18 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5405
19 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5412
20 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5416
21 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5420
22 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5419
23 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5421
24 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5406
25 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5406
26 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5410
27 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5422
28 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5405
29 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5423
30 Apr 2026, 00:00	0.5413
01 May 2026, 00:00	0.5421
02 May 2026, 00:00	0.5421
03 May 2026, 00:00	0.5419
04 May 2026, 00:00	0.5426
05 May 2026, 00:00	0.5418
06 May 2026, 00:00	0.5395
07 May 2026, 00:00	0.5400
08 May 2026, 00:00	0.5364
09 May 2026, 00:00	0.5364
10 May 2026, 00:00	0.5376
11 May 2026, 00:00	0.5374
12 May 2026, 00:00	0.5394
13 May 2026, 00:00	0.5394
14 May 2026, 00:00	0.5441
15 May 2026, 00:00	0.5458
16 May 2026, 00:00	0.5458
17 May 2026, 00:00	0.5460
18 May 2026, 00:00	0.5419
19 May 2026, 00:00	0.5429
20 May 2026, 00:00	0.5414
21 May 2026, 00:00	0.5404
22 May 2026, 00:00	0.5387
23 May 2026, 00:00	0.5387
24 May 2026, 00:00	0.5373
25 May 2026, 00:00	0.5367
26 May 2026, 00:00	0.5383
27 May 2026, 00:00	0.5384
28 May 2026, 00:00	0.5396
29 May 2026, 00:00	0.5389
30 May 2026, 00:00	0.5389
31 May 2026, 00:00	0.5389
01 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5368
02 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5369
03 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5360
04 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5357
05 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5377
06 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5377
07 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5377
08 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5373
09 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5360
10 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5366
11 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5335
12 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5332
13 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5332
14 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5325
15 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5327
16 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5322
17 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5332
18 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5357
19 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5340
20 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5340
21 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5342
22 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5331
23 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5331
24 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5336
25 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5340
26 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5339
27 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5339
28 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5340
29 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5309
30 Jun 2026, 00:00	0.5312
01 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5296
02 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5283
03 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5275
04 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5275
05 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5272
06 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5254
07 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5274
08 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5270
09 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5262
10 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5271
11 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5271
12 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5275
13 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5294
14 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5312
15 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5261
16 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5286
17 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5301
18 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5301
19 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5305
20 Jul 2026, 00:00	0.5291
22 Jul 2026, 02:00	0.5297

Mid-market rates for informational purposes only. Not the rate you will receive for a transfer.

Canadian Dollar to British Pound: what's been happening?

Canadian Dollar to British Pound - 12 month summary

12-month high

1 CAD = 0.5527 GBP

12-month low

1 CAD = 0.5254 GBP

Average rate

1 CAD = 0.5386 GBP

Weekly change

+0.69%

vs. 7 days ago (0.5261)

Monthly change

-0.64%

vs. 30 days ago (0.5331)

Yearly change

-2.18%

vs. 12 months ago (0.5415)

Compared to this day last year

12 months ago, 1 CAD was worth 0.5415 GBP. Today the rate is 0.5297 GBP - a -2.18% change.

Mid-market rates only. Rates are indicative and updated hourly.

What moves the CAD to GBP rate?

CAD to GBP is a cross-market pair, influenced by both commodity trends in Canada and monetary policy or economic outlooks in the UK. Here's what typically drives it:

Oil prices influence the Canadian dollar

As a resource-rich economy, Canada's dollar tends to rise when global oil and commodity prices climb, and weaken when energy markets cool. Since the UK imports much of its energy, these dynamics can have an outsized effect on this pair.

Central bank divergence can shift direction

Shifts in rate expectations often drive this pair. A surprise BoE hike or firmer tone from policymakers can push GBP higher. If the BoC moves first, or UK data softens, momentum can flip quickly.

Risk sentiment and global trends matter

CAD often rises with oil and metals, while GBP tends to move on domestic confidence. Political headlines, UK inflation surprises, or market nerves around policy shifts can trigger sharp moves in sterling.

UK-specific data adds another layer

UK inflation, employment, and GDP numbers can cause sharp movements in GBP, particularly if they surprise markets. While CAD reacts to domestic figures too, UK data releases often create more short-term volatility in this pair.

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Popular live exchange rates

Currency pair	Live	Yesterday	Last week	Last month
GBP to AED	4.9160	-	4.9737	4.8656
GBP to AUD	1.9103	-	1.9320	1.8939
GBP to CAD	1.8877	-	1.9007	1.8757
GBP to EUR	1.1738	-	1.1805	1.1593
GBP to QAR	4.8731	-	4.9370	4.8231
GBP to SAR	5.0245	-	5.0850	4.9735
GBP to USD	1.3384	-	1.3541	1.3247
GBP to ZAR	22.0208	-	22.0990	21.7307
EUR to AED	4.1882	-	4.2131	4.1969
EUR to GBP	0.8520	-	0.8471	0.8626
EUR to QAR	4.1517	-	4.1820	4.1602
EUR to SAR	4.2807	-	4.3074	4.2899
EUR to USD	1.1403	-	1.1470	1.1426
USD to AED	3.6730	-	3.6731	3.6731
USD to AUD	1.4273	-	1.4268	1.4297
USD to CAD	1.4104	-	1.4037	1.4160
USD to EUR	0.8770	-	0.8718	0.8752
USD to GBP	0.7472	-	0.7385	0.7549
USD to QAR	3.6410	-	3.6460	3.6410
USD to SAR	3.7541	-	3.7553	3.7545
AED to EUR	0.2388	-	0.2374	0.2383
AED to GBP	0.2034	-	0.2011	0.2055
AED to QAR	0.9913	-	0.9926	0.9913
AED to SAR	1.0221	-	1.0224	1.0222
AED to USD	0.2723	-	0.2722	0.2722
AUD to GBP	0.5235	-	0.5176	0.5280
AUD to USD	0.7006	-	0.7009	0.6994
CAD to GBP	0.5297	-	0.5261	0.5331
CAD to USD	0.7090	-	0.7124	0.7062
QAR to AED	1.0088	-	1.0074	1.0088
QAR to EUR	0.2409	-	0.2391	0.2404
QAR to GBP	0.2052	-	0.2026	0.2073
QAR to SAR	1.0311	-	1.0300	1.0312
QAR to USD	0.2747	-	0.2743	0.2747
SAR to AED	0.9784	-	0.9781	0.9783
SAR to EUR	0.2336	-	0.2322	0.2331
SAR to GBP	0.1990	-	0.1967	0.2011
SAR to QAR	0.9699	-	0.9709	0.9698
SAR to USD	0.2664	-	0.2663	0.2663
ZAR to GBP	0.0454	-	0.0453	0.0460

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