Can I use US currency in Canada

By Sally - Posted on

08 February 2012

Can I use US dollars to pay for things in Canada? I'm talking hard cash, not plastic...

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Yes, a lot of places will allow you to spend US dollars in Canada, but this is not an absolute rule. Also, you'll get a really terrible exchange rate. So, even if it's a bit more of a hassle, I'd recommend missioning down to one of the MANY foreign exchange bureaus and just converting there.

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