Hi everyone, any advice on best ways to exchange Canadian currency to US? Bank? or any certain currency exchange locations?
Thanks!

http://www.vbce.ca/

Sometimes better off to use ATM card in US to withdraw cash .

You usually get the best rate through your bank.
Call your bank and see which banks in Canada they have partnerships with because if you needs a pullout more money you can save a lot by using a preferred bank.
I also suggest calling your credit cards and seen what they charge for foreign-currency in case you need to use a credit card in a pinch you know which one has the best rates associated with foreign currency.

Bank rates are terrible compared to vbce and places like Charlie's or Happy Currency. RBC's rate today is 1.3066 vs vbce's rate of 1.285.

Sorry I miss read I thought they were coming from the US to CA.
But it depends on the bank and the checking account you have. RBC has a premier transfer rate on some accounts.

Happy Currency will match vbce's rates too. Best rate though is with a chase credit card - practically zero markup. Amazon offers one with no annual fee.

Vancouver Bullion is my go to place.

+1 for vbce
http://www.vbce.ca/rates

Charlie's Currency Exchange. Better rates than vbce every time. No fees.

I check the rates of at least 3 places before making the exchange.

Charlie's currency exchange on Granville is good too.

If you are with coast capital they will match any posted rate. vbce is better rates than most banks etc but bad location. got ticket for parking in back but like I said coast will match rates

There are a few locations... downtown, Granville Street, and Richmond... as far as I know.

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BC Currency Exchange is located in Surrey, White Rock, and Abbotsford and it has the same rates as VCBE.

Thanks everyone!

We found CIBC online money exchange to have the best prices if you are a member

mycurrencybuddy.com - it's great for the lower mainland!

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