CAD to USD at the latest rate
On October 7, 2026, the reference rate was 1 CAD = 0.7016 USD, which means 1 USD = 1.4253 CAD. A reference rate includes no bank margin, so it is a fair number to compare offers against.
What you get after a card fee
Many cards charge a foreign transaction fee on payments abroad. The table shows Canadian dollars converted at the reference rate and what is left after an example fee of 3%, so you can see what a payment really costs.
| Canadian dollar | Reference rate | After 3% fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 CAD | $0.702 | $0.681 |
| 5 CAD | $3.51 | $3.40 |
| 10 CAD | $7.02 | $6.81 |
| 25 CAD | $17.54 | $17.01 |
| 50 CAD | $35.08 | $34.03 |
| 100 CAD | $70.16 | $68.05 |
| 500 CAD | $350.79 | $340.27 |
| 1,000 CAD | $701.59 | $680.54 |
| 5,000 CAD | $3,507.94 | $3,402.70 |
At the rates of October 7, 2026. Change the fee in the converter above for any other rate.
Where the CAD to USD rate comes from
Both currencies have an official reference rate from the European Central Bank, published every working day at around 4 pm Central European Time. Since the ECB quotes everything against the euro, the rate between the two is calculated through the euro.
Going from US dollars back to Canadian dollars? The USD to CAD page has the tables the other way round. If you plan a call with someone abroad, the time zone converter shows the hour there, and for a road trip the trip fuel cost calculator works out the gas money.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 CAD in USD?
At the reference rate of October 7, 2026, 100 Canadian dollars is $70.16. Your bank or card provider will usually give you a little less, because it adds a margin or fee on top of this rate.
How do I convert Canadian dollars to US dollars?
Multiply the amount in Canadian dollars by the exchange rate, which was 0.7016 on October 7, 2026. To go back from USD to CAD, divide by the same rate, or multiply by 1.4253.
How often does the CAD to USD rate change here?
Once per working day. The European Central Bank publishes its reference rates on working days at around 4 pm Central European Time, and this page checks for new rates several times a day. On weekends and holidays the last rate stays.