Toronto - Currency

ATMs are available in many parts of Toronto - ensure you inform your bank before travelling abroad, and be aware you may be charged for cash withdrawals. It is advisable to exchange some cash before arriving in Toronto.

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Toronto - Notes and Coins

Currency Exchange

It's best to change money at companies such as American Express or Thomas Cook/Travelex, which specialise in international transactions. If you can't find a money exchange office or booth, try a bank. American Express and Thomas Cook are the best travellers cheques to have, and you should make sure they are either in US or Canadian dollar denominations. Credit cards are widely accepted, especially Visa, MasterCard and American Express. ABMs (ATMs) are common throughout Canada.

Bank Opening Hours

Generally 08:00/09:00 - 16:00/17:00 (Mon - Fri), though some branches may open Saturdays, though some branches may open Saturdays.

List of Banks in Toronto

UBS Wealth Management,
154 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5H 3Z4, Canada - (416) 345-7050‎
BDC-Business Development Bank Of Canada,‎
150 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H, Canada - (416) 973-0341
‎Royal Bank - Toronto Central Business Banking Centre,‎
3-2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W, Canada - (416) 974-0424‎
Royal Bank - Harbord & Spadina,‎
648 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2H7, Canada - (416) 974-5950
‎TD Bank Financial Group‎,
66 RR-15, Toronto, ON M5K 1A2, Canada - (416) 623-5117‎
HSBC Bank Canada,‎
150 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada - (416) 968-7622‎
Royal Bank - Main Branch,‎ 
200 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5J 2J5, Canada - (416) 974-3940‎
BMO Bank of Montreal‎,
55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W, Canada - (416) 927-5915‎
BMO Bank of Montreal‎,
100 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X, Canada - (416) 867-5050‎
Bank Of America National Association Canada Branch,
200 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3K2, Canada - (416) 349-4100‎