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Posted: 4/27/2015 9:13:49 AM EDT
I'm planning on visiting Canada in a couple of weeks. How do I convert US dollars to Canadian dollars? And vice versa when I leave? I'll be in Winsdor, opposite Detroit if that matters.

Thanks,
Link Posted: 4/27/2015 1:02:44 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/27/2015 1:05:11 PM EDT
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I'm planning on visiting Canada in a couple of weeks. How do I convert US dollars to Canadian dollars? And vice versa when I leave? I'll be in Winsdor, opposite Detroit if that matters.



Thanks,
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Most banks will do it for you, conversion switched in favor of the US $.




You can also check with your credit card issuer and compare how much they charge, it might be less hassle if you want to pay for a fancy restaurant.
Link Posted: 4/28/2015 12:56:54 AM EDT
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Thanks, I did check with my credit card company and they told me 3%.
Link Posted: 4/30/2015 10:58:44 PM EDT
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You should be getting 10-12% extra for your US dollar at any Canadian bank.
Link Posted: 5/3/2015 11:39:08 PM EDT
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When I'm in Canada I just get cash from an ATM. If your ATM card has one of the network logos (Plus, Star, Cirrus, etc) that matches the ATM you're gtg.
Link Posted: 5/3/2015 11:56:57 PM EDT
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When I'm in Canada I just get cash from an ATM. If your ATM card has one of the network logos (Plus, Star, Cirrus, etc) that matches the ATM you're gtg.
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That's what I do in any country is hop off the plane and go to the first bank machine that has the plus logo.
Link Posted: 5/5/2015 2:52:23 PM EDT
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By the way - just about everywhere in Canada they're happy to take US cash.  They'll often give you a better exchange rate than the banks, too.
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