GBP/CAD — British Pound to Canadian Dollar Live Exchange Rate

The live GBP/CAD exchange rate is 1.86855 (British Pound to Canadian Dollar), updated in real time. Get GBP/CAD over a REST or WebSocket API in JSON or XML, updated approximately every second.

GBP/CAD · Bid

1.86855

Change (since open)

-0.37%

Ask: 1.86888
High: 1.87930
Low: 1.86574
Open: 1.87551
Close: 1.86855
Spread: 0.00033

Last updated 17:40:16 UTC, 18 Jun 2026. Rates on this page are cached briefly; query the API for sub-second updates.

About GBP/CAD

The GBP/CAD pair tells you how many Canadian Dollar one British Pound buys. The British Pound (GBP) is the currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies still in use; the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the currency of Canada, closely tied to oil and commodity prices. When GBP/CAD rises, the British Pound is strengthening relative to the Canadian Dollar.

Live-Rates streams the GBP/CAD rate in real time alongside 150+ other instruments. The quote above shows the current bid and ask; the difference between them is the spread. For programmatic access, use the API example below.

Get GBP/CAD via API

GET https://www.live-rates.com/api/price?key=YOUR_KEY&rate=GBPCAD

[
  {
    "currency": "GBP/CAD",
    "rate": 1.86855,
    "bid": 1.86855,
    "ask": 1.86888,
    "high": 1.87930,
    "low": 1.86574,
    "open": 1.87551,
    "close": "n/a",
    "timestamp": 1781804416749
  }
]

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GBP/CAD — FAQ

What is the current GBP/CAD exchange rate?

As of the latest update, GBP/CAD is trading at a bid of 1.86855 and an ask of 1.86888. The rate updates in real time on this page and via the Live-Rates API.

How do I get the live GBP/CAD rate via API?

Send a GET request to https://www.live-rates.com/api/price?key=YOUR_KEY&rate=GBPCAD. The response includes bid, ask, high, low, open and close in JSON (or XML with rate_format=xml). The endpoint is free for up to 3 requests per hour without a key.

What does GBP/CAD mean?

GBP/CAD shows how many Canadian Dollar (CAD) one British Pound (GBP) will buy. GBP is the base currency and CAD is the quote currency.

Is GBP/CAD rate data free?

Yes. You can query the GBP/CAD rate for free up to 3 requests per hour without an API key. A free 4-day trial key unlocks unlimited access, and paid plans add unlimited production requests and historical data.

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