Foreign exchange
Get your dough before you go.
Foreign exchange services.
Whether you need to exchange currency, arrange funds for travelling, or transfer money anywhere in the world — we’re here for you. Visit your nearest Vancity branch for all your foreign exchange needs, including buying and selling foreign cash, drafts, and wire transfers.
Over 50 currencies available
Exchange your funds in over 50 currencies at one of over 50 Vancity branches.
Skip international ATM fees
By exchanging your currency before you travel, you can take advantage of competitive rates and avoid international ATM fees.
Exchange in-branch or through your accounts
Visit a Vancity branch to arrange your exchange conveniently and quickly. Or use USD chequing to exchange USD/CAD between accounts.
Rates for cash.
Check out our most up-to-date foreign currency exchange rates for cash transactions.
All rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change throughout the day without notice. Rates are not guaranteed until time of booking.
The term “Member Buys” means the rate for members to buy currency and pay in Canadian dollars. “Member Sells” is the rate for members to sell currency and receive Canadian dollars.
Rates for non-cash.
You’ll receive a more favourable exchange rate for non-cash transactions — like drafts and wire transfers — since non-cash transactions have lower shipping and processing costs than those involving cash.
To find out about non-cash rates, please call us at the numbers listed below.
For info on service charges, please see our Service Charge Bulletin.
Solutions for business.
We offer tailored solutions to fit all kinds of business types. If you’re a business owner or manager, our Foreign Exchange Account Managers can help out with all your foreign exchange service needs.
Pick up cash in-branch.
To pick up your cash or order foreign cash, drafts, and to send wire transfers, please visit any of our branches.
USD Chequing accounts.
Convert your cash between USD and CAD with a USD chequing or USD account for seniors by transfering money between the two online or over the phone.