Canadian dollars in. US dollars out.
Buy USD with CAD for travel, US expenses or business payments. Arrange an electronic exchange from Canada, or ask about buying US dollar cash at our Windsor store.
Start with your budget or the USD amount you need. Get a quote showing the rate and total Canadian dollars required before you book.
Where your US dollars need to end up determines how to arrange the purchase. Money delivered to a USD bank account and banknotes collected for a trip are different services.
CanAm serves customers across Canada electronically. Tell us where your CAD is held and which USD account will receive the funds. We will confirm account requirements and funding instructions for your purchase.
This route can suit US-dollar savings, recurring expenses and business needs. If the destination is in the United States, explain that before booking so the payment route can be confirmed.
For physical cash, contact our store at 3854 Dougall Ave, Windsor, ON N9G 1X2. Confirm the amount, available denominations, payment method and collection arrangements before visiting.
Nationwide electronic service does not mean there is a cash counter in every city. Check availability with the Windsor team when planning a cash purchase.
Read our cash versus electronic exchange guide if you are choosing between the two.
Give us your CAD budget or required USD amount. Specify cash or electronic delivery and any payment deadline. For online service, register for a free account.
Check the total CAD required, USD you will receive, any separate charges and quote validity. Confirm funding and delivery arrangements before accepting.
For an electronic trade, keep the written confirmation and follow the instructions provided. For cash, confirm the store arrangements with the team.
See how CanAm works for the service process. Ask the team to confirm the minimum and expected delivery time for your transaction.
If you need a fixed amount of US dollars, compare how many Canadian dollars each provider requires for that same USD amount. Include separate charges and compare the same transaction type close together in time.
When a quote is expressed as CAD per USD, a lower rate costs fewer Canadian dollars. If the quote is USD per CAD, a higher rate buys more US dollars for a fixed CAD budget.
These are hypothetical quotes, not current CanAm or bank rates. Both options deliver USD 2,000.
| Option | CAD per USD | Separate CAD charge | Total CAD cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1.4000 | CAD 0 | CAD 2,800 |
| B | 1.3800 | CAD 10 | CAD 2,770 |
Option B costs CAD 30 less in this example, even with a separate charge. If you instead have a fixed CAD budget, ask how much USD you will receive after all costs. Account for a fee in its actual currency; a USD deduction can reduce the USD delivered.
Use the currency converter for an indicative calculation, then request a quote for your purchase.
The useful comparison is the complete purchase: total CAD cost, usable USD received and delivery that fits your deadline. Ask a bank or exchange provider for the same amount and service so you can compare like for like.
For more on the options, read where to buy US dollars in Canada.
Yes. CanAm offers electronic currency exchange across Canada. Tell the team your CAD amount, USD destination and deadline so they can confirm the account requirements and purchase instructions.
Yes. Buying USD with CAD means you provide Canadian dollars and receive US dollars. Your quote should identify the total CAD cost and the USD amount delivered.
Contact the Windsor store to arrange a cash purchase. Confirm stock, denominations, payment options and collection details before visiting. Electronic delivery is a bank-account service.
It depends on the quoted rate and any separate charges. At a hypothetical rate of 1.40 CAD per USD with no separate charges, USD 1,000 costs CAD 1,400. Request a current transaction quote for your actual cost.
Timing depends on the funding method, receipt and clearance of funds, bank processing and transaction cutoff. Confirm the expected delivery for your purchase before booking, especially if you have a payment deadline.
CanAm’s How It Works page lists an $800 transaction minimum with flexibility and no minimum for in-store transactions. Ask the team which currency the minimum applies to and whether your purchase qualifies.
CanAm offers business currency exchange. Describe the business account, required USD amount and intended payment or account destination so the team can confirm the appropriate setup.
If you already have USD and want CAD, you need the opposite transaction. See our sell US dollars service for that direction.
Plan your purchase
Have your CAD budget or USD target ready. We will help you confirm the rate, funding method and delivery arrangements for your purchase.
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