Money in Canada
Canada uses the Canadian dollar, currency code CAD. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose CAD instead.
Tipping
Expected: 15–20% in restaurants and for taxis.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Canada use?
The Canadian dollar (CAD).
Should I pay in pounds or CAD in Canada?
Choose CAD. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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