How do RBC foreign exchange rates compare to Currency Mart?

RBC typically charges retail foreign exchange cash spreads of 2.5% to 4% above the interbank benchmark. Currency Mart operates with wholesale cash spreads closer to 0.7% to 1.5%, saving customers an average of $20 to $45 CAD per $1,000 exchanged with a simple $3.75 flat fee per currency.

Does RBC charge extra fees for cash currency exchange?

RBC embeds its foreign currency markup directly inside the exchange rate spread rather than charging an explicit line-item fee. Non-clients may face additional transaction restrictions or branch handling fees. Currency Mart charges a transparent $3.75 flat fee per currency and provides exact rates upfront.

Do I need to order foreign currency in advance at RBC?

Yes, RBC branches generally only carry limited US Dollars in stock for immediate walk-in counter exchange. Major currencies like Euros, British Pounds, Japanese Yen, or Mexican Pesos usually require 2 to 5 business days advance notice to be shipped to an RBC branch. Currency Mart maintains over 30 global currencies in stock daily for immediate walk-in cash pickup.

Which Currency Mart branch offers the best foreign exchange rate?

All 4 Currency Mart branches (Toronto Downtown, Toronto North York, Winnipeg Downtown, and Winnipeg St. Vital) offer competitive rates that beat traditional Canadian banks. You can toggle each branch on our live comparison table above to inspect real-time rates before visiting.

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RBC Exchange Rate vs Currency Mart 2026 — Live Rate Comparison

Compare today's live cash exchange rates from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) against Currency Mart's 4 retail branches in Toronto and Winnipeg. See exact buy and sell rates across 30+ physical cash currencies with a transparent $3.75 flat fee per currency.

Last updated: 2026-09-24 11:00:08 ET | Physical retail banknote cash rates

Live Rate Comparison: RBC Royal Bank vs 4 Currency Mart Branches

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Currency	RBC Royal Bank Bank	Richmond-Adelaide	TRTYSC Branch	Cargill Building	WPGSVT Branch
AED UAE Dirham	0.3740	0.3506	0.3510	0.3442	0.3442
ARS	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
AUD Australian Dollar	0.9620	0.9627	0.9340	0.9918	0.9447
BBD	Unavailable	0.5761	0.5261	0.6011	0.6011
BDT	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BHD	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BMD	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BRL Brazilian Real	Unavailable	0.2373	N/A	0.2323	0.2323
BSD	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BZD	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	0.5128	N/A
CHF Swiss Franc	1.6653	1.6439	1.6660	1.7075	1.6482
CLP	Unavailable	0.0013	0.0013	0.0013	0.0013
CNY Chinese Yuan	Unavailable	0.1828	0.1827	0.1829	0.1829
COP	Unavailable	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
CRC	Unavailable	0.0030	0.0030	0.0029	0.0029
CZK Czech Koruna	0.0638	0.0613	0.0598	0.0613	0.0613
DKK Danish Krone	0.2090	N/A	N/A	0.2151	N/A
DOP	Unavailable	0.0220	0.0216	0.0212	0.0212
EGP	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EUR Euro	1.5584	1.5680	1.5589	1.6079	1.5655
FJD	0.6286	0.5105	0.5491	0.6286	0.5678
GBP British Pound	1.8274	1.8132	1.8191	1.8691	1.8294
GTQ	Unavailable	0.1586	0.1586	0.1652	0.1652
HKD Hong Kong Dollar	0.1753	0.1670	0.1670	0.1803	0.1685
HNL	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
HUF Hungarian Forint	Unavailable	0.0040	0.0040	0.0040	0.0040
IDR Indonesian Rupiah	Unavailable	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001
ILS Israeli Shekel	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
INR Indian Rupee	0.0143	N/A	N/A	0.0147	N/A
IQD	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
ISK	Unavailable	0.0108	0.0107	0.0106	0.0106
JMD	0.0090	0.0082	0.0082	0.0090	0.0082
JOD	Unavailable	1.8475	1.8474	N/A	N/A
JPY Japanese Yen	0.0086	0.0087	0.0083	0.0089	0.0082
KES	Unavailable	0.0098	0.0093	0.0098	0.0098
KRW South Korean Won	Unavailable	0.0010	0.0010	0.0009	0.0009
KWD	4.5778	4.1990	4.1990	4.5778	4.1103
KYD	1.6742	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
LKR	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MAD	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MUR	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MXN Mexican Peso	0.0775	0.0778	0.0728	0.0799	0.0762
MYR Malaysian Ringgit	Unavailable	0.3227	0.3180	0.3275	0.3275
NIO	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
NOK Norwegian Krone	0.1443	N/A	N/A	0.1486	N/A
NPR	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
NZD New Zealand Dollar	0.7775	0.7654	0.7654	0.8001	0.7507
OMR	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
PEN	Unavailable	0.3840	0.3801	0.3839	0.3839
PHP Philippine Peso	0.0219	0.0200	0.0200	0.0192	0.0192
PKR	0.0049	N/A	-0.0008	N/A	N/A
PLN Polish Zloty	0.3670	0.3369	0.3371	0.3670	0.3365
PYG	Unavailable	0.0002	N/A	N/A	N/A
QAR Qatari Riyal	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	0.3182	0.3182
RON Romanian Leu	Unavailable	0.2550	0.2550	0.2711	0.2711
SAR Saudi Riyal	0.3660	0.3413	0.3413	0.3765	0.3308
SEK Swedish Krona	0.1380	0.1348	N/A	0.1424	N/A
SGD Singapore Dollar	1.0744	1.0567	1.0441	1.1048	1.0288
THB Thai Baht	0.0423	0.0384	0.0389	0.0423	0.0384
TND	Unavailable	N/A	0.0712	N/A	N/A
TRY Turkish Lira	Unavailable	0.0259	0.0180	0.0148	0.0148
TTD	0.2079	0.1691	0.1750	0.2079	0.1663
TWD Taiwan New Dollar	Unavailable	0.0396	0.0396	0.0406	0.0406
TZS	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
UAH	Unavailable	N/A	-0.0034	N/A	N/A
USD US Dollar	1.3683	1.3933	1.3905	1.3849	1.3840
UYU	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
VND Vietnamese Dong	Unavailable	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
XCD	Unavailable	0.4526	0.4526	0.4821	0.4821
XPF	Unavailable	0.0113	0.0113	0.0113	0.0113
ZAR South African Rand	0.0833	0.0800	0.0808	0.0860	0.0778

Green = Best rate for customer | Red = Worst rate | Showing Buy In rate by default (CAD cash received per 1 unit of foreign currency).

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Understanding RBC Foreign Exchange Rates vs Currency Mart

As Canada's largest chartered financial institution, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) handles billions of dollars in foreign exchange transactions annually. However, Canadian consumers and business travelers frequently discover that retail bank counter cash rates differ significantly from the interbank exchange rates seen on financial news channels.

When you exchange physical currency at an RBC branch counter, the bank applies a retail cash conversion margin (spread) typically ranging between 2.5% and 4.0% above the interbank mid-market rate. For exotic or less commonly traded currencies, this bank markup can rise above 5.0%.

Tighter Cash Spreads

Currency Mart operates with institutional wholesale rate volume. Our retail banknote spreads average 0.7% to 1.5%, ensuring you keep more dollars in your pocket whether buying USD, Euros, or Pounds.

Immediate Cash In Stock

Most RBC branches require 2 to 5 business days advance order notice for non-USD currencies. Currency Mart maintains over 30 global currencies in stock ready for instant walk-in over-the-counter pickup.

$3.75 Flat Fee / Currency

No account opening required, no percentage-based hidden spreads. Just a simple, transparent $3.75 flat fee per currency.

Comparison Breakdown: RBC vs Currency Mart

Feature / Policy	Currency Mart	RBC Royal Bank
Conversion Fee Policy	$3.75 Flat Fee / Currency	Embedded inside wider 2.5% - 4% bank rate spread
Cash Rate Markup (USD/CAD)	~0.8% - 1.2% Wholesale Spread	~2.5% - 3.8% Retail Bank Spread
Average Savings per $1,000 USD	Keep $18 - $35 CAD Extra	Standard Bank Counter Pricing
Non-USD Currency Inventory	In Stock Daily (EUR, GBP, JPY, MXN, etc.)	Usually 2-5 days advance notice required
Account Requirement	None — Open to all Canadian residents & visitors	Requires RBC Client Card or ID verification profile
Regulatory Compliance	Registered Canadian MSB (FINTRAC M11432814)	OSFI Regulated Schedule I Canadian Bank

Visit Any of Our 4 Canadian Retail Branches

Select the most convenient Currency Mart branch location in Ontario or Manitoba to lock in today's best cash rates:

TORONTO TRTRAC

Downtown Toronto

Richmond-Adelaide Centre, 120 Adelaide St. W. #R7

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TORONTO TRTYSC

Toronto North York

4841 Yonge St. Unit 237D (Yonge Sheppard Centre)

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WINNIPEG WPGDTN

Winnipeg Downtown

Cargill Building, 240 Graham Ave. Unit 290

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WINNIPEG WPGSVT

Winnipeg St. Vital

1225 St. Mary's Rd (St. Vital Centre)

Branch Details & Directions »

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why are Currency Mart exchange rates better than RBC?

Traditional Canadian chartered banks such as RBC carry high branch overhead costs and prioritize electronic banking, wealth management, and mortgages over retail physical cash exchange. Currency Mart is a specialized Canadian Money Services Business (MSB) focused exclusively on physical foreign exchange, allowing us to pass institutional wholesale volume savings directly to retail clients.

Can I lock in an exchange rate before coming into the branch?

Yes! You can reserve your banknotes online using our Online Preorder System. Locking in your rate guarantees that your cash is packaged and ready for rapid counter pickup when you arrive.

What payment methods are accepted at Currency Mart branches?

We accept Cash, Canadian Debit (Interac Direct Payment), and verified Electronic Bank Transfers for large transactions. There are zero additional surcharge fees when paying via standard Canadian Interac debit.

Is Currency Mart regulated in Canada?

Yes. Currency Mart Inc. is fully registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC MSB Registration #M11432814) and operates under strict federal Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (ATF) compliance mandates.