Currency exchange...how...where

[gdizzle]

I'll have USA money, but when I get into Canada I've been told that I'll need Canadian money to pay for transfers, in cash. I am driving infrom from Seattle. Any ideas on a good place to stop?? And will they take it from my ATM card??

[cdkempton]

You can ask at your local bank about currency exchange. You'd do well to get some Canadian money before you travel into Canada though it's not necessary. Everyone accepts U.S. $$, the difference is what exchange rate they offer. Your local bank should be able to get you a decent exchange rate. Happy Sails!

[Putterdude]

You will find that $US are widely accepted in the Vancouver and Victoria areas as a courtesy to our American visitors. However as our two dollars are within $0.10 of each other it is not likely you will get any exhchange and you will, in most instances, get you change in $CDN. I would also advise not using notes larger than $20 as there has been a rash of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes in circulation and as a result merchants are loath to accept them. If you are going to be in the city for more than a day you may care to go to a bank or ATM and get some $CDN but it is not strictly necessary.:)

[dirty daddy]

I'll have USA money, but when I get into Canada I've been told that I'll need Canadian money to pay for transfers, in cash. I am driving infrom from Seattle. Any ideas on a good place to stop?? And will they take it from my ATM card??

 

I use either my ATM or just go to a bank in Canada with cash. Banks usually have a better ewxchange rate and do not charge service fees.

[scottbee]

I use either my ATM or just go to a bank in Canada with cash. Banks usually have a better ewxchange rate and do not charge service fees.

 

I would suggest getting it from your bank before you leave home. Most banks offer this service for little/no charge. My (Canadian) bank always keep US$/Euros/GBPounds on hand, anything else they can order in (like MX pesos)