Vancouver Currency in Vancouver foreign exchange rates
What is the Currency in Vancouver? Find out what type of money or foreign currency you will need when travelling to Vancouver. Learn about foreign exchange rates, Banking, Currency & Taxes...
The local currency in Canada is the Canadian Dollar. Credit cards and Visa Debit cards are widely accepted. Bank ATMs will accept cards bearing the Visa and Cirrus logos, and you can exchange money in a variety of places.
Typically Canada is slightly more expensive than the USA, although many things are cheaper than in Britain.
There is a 15% sales tax applied to purchases at the till in most parts of Canada, and this is in addition to the price on the ticket.
Tipping is common practice in Canada, and usually should be around 10-15% of the bill, it is normal to tip waiters, taxi drivers, hairdressers, hotel staff, and bar staff.
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