Best CAD to XOF Exchange Rate Today
Compare live CAD to XOF exchange rates for sending money to Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo, and other West African countries. Find the best rate for your Canadian dollars — free, no sign-up required.
CAD →XOF
Amount: 100 CAD
Rates are latest checked, not guaranteed
Rates shown are the latest checked by CheckRate and may have changed since. Estimated receive amounts exclude taxes and any destination bank fees. Always confirm the final amount on the provider's platform before sending. CheckRate may earn a referral fee when you use provider links.
About CAD → XOF Transfers
The Canadian Dollar to West African CFA Franc corridor connects the Canada-based diaspora with families in West Africa. Exchange rates on this corridor are set by each provider independently — meaning the same transfer can deliver significantly different amounts depending on which service you use.
The rate you see advertised is almost never the mid-market rate (the "real" rate that appears on Google). Providers add a margin — their profit — on top. Some also charge a flat transfer fee. The only number that tells the full story is the estimated receive amount: how much West African CFA Franc actually lands in your recipient's account.
CheckRate calculates this automatically for each provider on the CAD → XOF corridor, updated regularly from each provider's live data. Before every transfer, take 60 seconds to compare — it can mean the difference of thousands of CFA francs per transfer.
Quick Tips
- 1Always compare the estimated receive amount, not just the headline rate.
- 2Rates change daily. The best provider today may not be best tomorrow.
- 3Pay by bank transfer where possible — card payments can mean a slightly worse rate.
- 4Midweek transfers (Mon–Thu) often get tighter spreads than weekends.
Rates shown are the latest checked by CheckRate. Not guaranteed final transfer amounts. Always confirm on the provider's platform before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions — CAD to XOF
Which countries use XOF?
XOF (West African CFA Franc) is used in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo — all members of the WAEMU zone.
What is the best way to send money from Canada to Senegal or Benin?
Compare providers on CheckRate for the best CAD to XOF rate before every transfer. Lemfi and Taptap Send support several XOF destinations.
Is XOF pegged to a currency?
Yes — XOF is pegged to the Euro at a fixed rate of 655.957 XOF per EUR, guaranteed by the French Treasury. CAD/XOF rates move with CAD/EUR.
How long does a CAD to XOF transfer take?
Most providers deliver to West African bank accounts within 1–3 business days. Mobile money delivery (Wave, Orange Money) is often faster.