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If you’re based in Laval, you’ll need to exchange your money before heading abroad, as carrying local currency can help you avoid high exchange rate markups overseas.
We’ll cover everything you need to know about currency exchange in Laval, including some of the best foreign exchange platforms. We’ll also take a look at Wise, your online alternative to make the most of you money internationally at the standard mid-market exchange rate.
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There are a few different international currency exchange providers in Laval, Québec. It’s important to choose the right service for you.
Let’s take a look at some common options.
NourFX® offers currency conversion services for businesses and individuals in Laval, with 20+ available currencies. You can pay for your transfer by debit or cash, but you’ll need to visit NourFX in person to register for your exchange.¹
NourFX doesn’t charge taxes, fees or commissions – and you can see an updated list of exchange rates on the NourFX website before you make your transfer.
However, you may find that there’s a discrepancy between how much the platform buys and sells their currencies for – meaning you could end up paying a small margin on any conversions.
This markup depends on which currency you’re exchanging.
For example, NourFX buys GBP for 1.6863 but sells GBP for 1.7293 (as of 22 February 2024, 11:20).¹
There are a few Nour Foreign Exchange branches in Canada, including Laval. If you have a question about your transfer, you can visit your local branch for more information:
Working hours: Monday to Friday (9.30 am to 7 pm), Saturday (9.30 am to 4 pm)
Address: 2121 Boulevard du Curé-Labelle, Laval, Québec
Phone: 514-492-5558¹
Calforex® is a popular currency exchange service in Laval, registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada®** (FINTRAC). **You can exchange cash or choose from a range of non-cash foreign exchange services in multiple currencies.
You can also use Calforex to order foreign currencies online and get your money shipped directly to you, with a few different branches across Canada.²
The provider doesn’t disclose their exchange rates, transaction fees or commissions online. This may mean you won’t know exactly how much your exchange will cost until you come to make it.
If you need help with your Calforex transfer, you can visit your local branch:
Working hours: Monday to Tuesday (10 am to 6 pm), Wednesday to Friday (10 am to 9 pm), Saturday (9 am to 5 pm) or Sunday (10 am to 5 pm)
Address: 3035 Boulevard Le Carrefour unit Lo31C, Laval, Québec H7T 1C8
Phone: (450) 506-1113³
Globex 2000® is a common choice for exchanging money in Laval, working with businesses and individuals to convert popular currencies.
Use Globex 2000 to:
Globex 2000 doesn’t charge fees or commissions for international currency exchange in Laval.
You can also use the Globex2000 currency calculator to check the indicative exchange rate for your transfer.
However, the provider notes that this rate may change without notice – making it hard to know how much you’ll end up paying for currency conversion.⁴
Visit your local Globex 2000 branch for more information:
Working hours: Monday to Friday (10 am to 6 pm) or Saturday (10 am to 5 pm)
Address: Galeries Laval, 1545 Le Corbusier, Laval, Québec H7S 2K6
Phone: 514-933-255⁷
If you’re heading abroad, you can use Click Exchange® to convert CAD into a selection of different currencies, including GBP or USD. The provider also offers business-to-business rates for companies looking to exchange currencies.⁸
You won’t be charged service or commission fees for using Click Exchange Bureau de Change. You can also see how much your transfer will cost before you send it, with regular updates to the current exchange rate.⁸
However, there’s a discrepancy between how much the platform buys and sells their currencies for. For example, Click Exchange buys USD for 1.3475 but sells USD for 1.36 (as of 22 February 2024, 11.42). This could mean you end up paying an exchange rate margin on any currencies you convert.⁸
If you have a question about your transfer, you can visit your local Click Exchange branch:
Working hours: Monday to Friday (9 am to 7 pm) or Saturday (9 am to 4 pm)
Address: 2160 Boulevard du Curé-Labelle, Laval, Québec H7T 1R1
Phone: (514) 980-0606⁸
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You may need to visit your currency exchange service for help and support. We’ve put together everything you need to contact foreign exchange providers in Laval.
Provider | Address | Working Hours |
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NourFX | 2121 Boulevard du Curé-Labelle, Laval | Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 7 pm Saturday: 9.30 am to 4 pm |
Calforex | 3035 Blvd Le Carrefour unit Lo31C, Laval, H7T 1C8 | Monday to Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday to Friday: 10 am to 9 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm |
Globex 2000 | Galeries Laval, 1545 Le Corbusier, Laval, H7S 2K6 | Monday to Friday: 10 am to 6 pm Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm |
Click Exchange | 2160 Boulevard du Curé-Labelle, Laval, H7T 1R1 | Monday to Friday: 9 am to 7 pm Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm |
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Exchanging your money before a trip can help you avoid unnecessary charges abroad – and providers like Globex 2000 and Calforex can help you exchange your money in Laval.
However, it’s important to check how much it’ll cost to convert your money. Pay attention to how much your provider buys and sells their currencies for – and always look out for the mid-market exchange rate.
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