500 USD to CAD — How much is $500 in CAD 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.
Today's best
$500 = CA$699 CAD
via Remitly · No fee · Rate 1.3987
At the mid-market rate (1.4004), $500 would convert to exactly CA$700. The number above is what Remitly actually delivers after fees and any rate margin.
Send with RemitlyWhat every provider gives you for $500
Live| Provider | Fee | Rate | Recipient gets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remitly | Free | 1.3987 | CA$699 | Send |
| Instarem | Free | 1.3867 | CA$693 | Send |
| Wise | USD 8.76 | 1.4004 | CA$688 | Send |
| Western Union | USD 1.99 | 1.3798 | CA$687 | Send |
| WorldRemit | USD 2.99 | 1.3729 | CA$682 | Send |
| Wells Fargo | Free | 1.3566 | CA$678 | Send |
| OFX | USD 5.00 | 1.3642 | CA$675 | Send |
| Chase (US) | USD 5.00 | 1.3587 | CA$673 | Send |
| PayPal | USD 4.99 | 1.3407 | CA$664 | Send |
| Xoom | Free | 1.3174 | CA$659 | Send |
Save CA$41 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 USD → CAD amounts
Live rates from Wise's public comparison API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Conversion uses real provider quotes for 500 USD — not the mid-market rate. See our methodology for ranking logic, or the full USD → CAD corridor page for any custom amount.