USD to CAD — Canadian Dollar converter
The Canadian Dollar is North America's commodity currency — deeply linked to energy, trade and US economic cycles.
Canadian Dollar basics
- • ISO 4217 code: CAD
- • Symbol: C$
- • Flag: 🇨🇦
- • Minor unit: 2 decimals
- • Region: popular
Best for USD → CAD
Wise typically delivers the highest amount of CAD for a given USD input, because it charges a transparent, percentage-based fee on top of the real interbank rate. For marketplace sellers, Payoneer remains very convenient despite a slightly higher all-in cost; for consumer checkout PayPal offers the deepest brand recognition.
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FAQ · USD to CAD
What is the mid-market rate for 1 USD to CAD?+
PayoutHub pulls live rates from open.er-api.com and refreshes every hour. Enter an amount above to convert at the current mid-market Canadian Dollar rate.
Does PayPal add a markup on top of CAD?+
PayPal typically charges 2.5–4% on top of their base CAD rate. Wise charges a smaller, transparent fee and uses the real mid-market rate. Use our comparison to see the exact difference on a specific amount.
How much does Wise cost to send C$1,000?+
Wise's fee varies by corridor but is generally 0.41–0.65% for major routes. Use our Wise Fee Calculator for a precise quote.
Which provider is cheapest for CAD payouts?+
For most amounts, Wise is cheapest. For smaller personal sums (under C$200), PayPal is still convenient but more expensive. For marketplace sellers, Payoneer is frequently the most integrated option.