Canada
Dollar (CAD$) = 100 cents. Notes are in
denominations CAD$1000, 100, 50, 20, 10,
5
To
view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
here]
Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import and export of local and foreign currencies
are free. Amounts over CAD$10,000 in local
or foreign currencies in cash or monetary
instruments must be reported to customs.
[Click
Here] for more information on doing
a money transfer to Canada.
Currency
Exchange:
There
are currency exchange facilities at all
major airports and most hotels. There may
be a small charge for cashing in Travellers
Cheques.
Credit
& Debit Cards:
The
most commonly accepted credit cards in Canada
are American Express, Bancard, Diner's Club
Card, Master Card, Visa Card, JCB and their
affiliates. These cards can be used in Canada
at ATMs, various retail outlets and most
hotels provided they are enabled for international
access.
Banks in Canada have ATMs which can be accessed
24 hours a day.
Banks:
Banking
hours in Canada are generally Monday till
Thursday 10am till 4.30pm and Friday 10am
till 5pm or 6pm. Many banks are also open
9am till 12pm on Saturday.
Exchange
Rate History:
