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.
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$500 = CA$694 CAD
via Remitly · No fee · Rate 1.3886
At the mid-market rate (1.3942), $500 would convert to exactly CA$697. 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 | 1.3886 | CA$694 | Send |
| Instarem | Free | 1.3801 | CA$690 | Send |
| Wise | USD 8.76 | 1.3942 | CA$685 | Send |
| OFX | USD 5.00 | 1.3661 | CA$676 | Send |
| Wells Fargo | Free | 1.3498 | CA$675 | Send |
| Chase (US) | USD 5.00 | 1.3523 | CA$669 | Send |
| Xoom | Free | 1.3112 | CA$656 | Send |
Save CA$39 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.