I used to always go to Global Currency because I found them to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. After many years, I found out that I could get have been getting a better rate from my bank, without needing to deal in cash for exchanges. Basically, with CIBC I could do exchanges at better rates electronically, while saving time and gas. Also, I have found the rates to be much better with... more

Very rude service- avoid them at all costs. They are good at trying to convince you that they have the better rate. But what I found was that they cannot match my banks rate. When I was in their store they quoted a rate to me. I then called my bank to confirm who had the better rate. I was surprised that my bank offered multiple rates of exchange. I then quoted these rates to Global Currency... more

Avoid this place at all costs. I went in on a Thursday afternoon to send a $6000 wire to the USA for a Rolex watch, and after I signed all the paperwork and put the wire in motion they informed me it could take up to 3 BUSINESS days. I send wires from TD Bank or PC Financial all the time and it takes 24 hours max, yet here it takes a minimum of 3 days. Well now it's Tuesday afternoon, the 4th... more