Brazilian Real to Canadian Dollar
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Convert Brazilian Real to Canadian Dollar using today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

1 BRL = 0.2776 CAD
1 CAD = 3.6022 BRL
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-05-09

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Common Brazilian Real to Canadian Dollar amounts

BRL CAD
1 BRL 0.2776 CAD
5 BRL 1.3881 CAD
10 BRL 2.7761 CAD
25 BRL 6.9403 CAD
50 BRL 13.8805 CAD
100 BRL 27.761 CAD
500 BRL 138.805 CAD
1,000 BRL 277.61 CAD
5,000 BRL 1,388.05 CAD
10,000 BRL 2,776.1 CAD

About the Brazilian Real

The Brazilian Real (symbol: R$; code: BRL) is the official currency of Brazil, issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. Each real is divided into 100 centavos. Introduced in 1994 as part of the Plano Real reform to halt years of hyperinflation, the real replaced the cruzeiro real and helped stabilize the Brazilian economy.

About the Canadian Dollar

The Canadian Dollar (symbol: C$; code: CAD) is the official currency of Canada, issued by the Bank of Canada. Each dollar is divided into 100 cents. Often nicknamed the "loonie" after the loon bird depicted on the one-dollar coin, the Canadian dollar's value is closely tied to global oil prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the Brazilian Real to Canadian Dollar exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Central Bank of Brazil and the Bank of Canada, inflation differences between Brazil and Canada, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

Can I convert other currencies?

Yes. We support 15 major currencies for conversion: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, CNY, INR, MXN, BRL, KRW, SGD, NZD, and SEK. Use the swap button above to flip the direction of this conversion, or open any other supported currency pair directly.

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