Mid-sized transfer

1,000 CAD to AUD — How much is CA$1,000 in AUD today?

Transfers in the $500–$2,000 range are typical of monthly family remittances, freelancer payouts, and one-off bill payments abroad. This is where the rate margin (the hidden cost in the exchange rate) starts to outweigh the upfront fee.

Reviewed by Aayush Jain·Updated Sep 2026

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CA$1,000 = A$1,008 AUD

via Wise · CAD 6.45 fee · Rate 1.0146

At the mid-market rate (1.0146), CA$1,000 would convert to exactly A$1,015. The number above is what Wise actually delivers after fees and any rate margin.

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What every provider gives you for CA$1,000

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ProviderFeeRateRecipient gets
WiseCAD 6.451.0146A$1,008Send
InstaremFree1.0077A$1,008Send
RemitlyFree1.0027A$1,003Send
XoomFree0.9909A$991Send
Royal Bank of CanadaFree0.9853A$985Send
Western UnionCAD 1.990.9872A$985Send
TD BankFree0.9837A$984Send
OFXCAD 15.000.9984A$983Send
PayPalCAD 4.990.9703A$965Send
BMOFree0.9573A$957Send

Save A$51 by choosing the top-ranked provider over the lowest in this list.

Best provider for mid-sized transfers

Wise, Instarem and the rate-margin MTOs are usually within 0.5% of each other in this range. Pick the one with the fastest delivery method to your recipient's bank or wallet.

Common use cases for this amount: Monthly remittances, freelancer invoices, hotel/booking payments, education enrolment fees.

Other CAD → AUD amounts

Live rates from Wise's public comparison API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Conversion uses real provider quotes for 1,000 CAD — not the mid-market rate. See our methodology for ranking logic, or the full CAD → AUD corridor page for any custom amount.