Mid-sized transfer

1,000 CAD to BRL — How much is CA$1,000 in BRL 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 = R$3,931 BRL

via Wise · CAD 11.90 fee · Rate 3.9787

At the mid-market rate (3.9787), CA$1,000 would convert to exactly R$3,979. 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 11.903.9787R$3,931Send
InstaremFree3.8833R$3,883Send
RemitlyFree3.8750R$3,875Send
XoomFree3.8274R$3,827Send
Western UnionCAD 1.993.7965R$3,789Send
PayPalCAD 4.993.7576R$3,739Send
OFXCAD 15.003.7260R$3,670Send

Save R$261 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 → BRL 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 → BRL corridor page for any custom amount.