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How do I order foreign currency for my trip?
Prepare for your trip by ordering foreign currency online:
- Sign in to your online bank.
- Click on Products and services in the left menu, then click Travel.
- Under Order currency, click Start.
- Follow the instructions.
Limits
You can order a maximum of 2,000 CAD in foreign currency a day, and a maximum of 5,000 CAD a week.
Delivery
You’ll receive your order within 5 to 10 business days. Get your order sent directly to your home, or to a National Bank branch.
Currency offered
- US dollar (USD)
- Euro (EUR)
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Australian dollar (AUD)
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