Comments on: Currency and Web Services – Pain in Canada

By: CRM Software Expert

CRM Software Expert — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:34:22 +0000

Economy stinks right now. That is for sure.

By: Annoyed Canadian

Annoyed Canadian — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:08:58 +0000

I just went to a Toronto Dominion bank in Edmonton to try and change US currency to Canadian currency. They would not do it unless I had an account at that bank which I did not.I find it odd that I could go to any bank in the world and change that currency but not at most banks in Canada.This is not the first time I have experienced problems at Canadian banks exchanging currency. Canadian Banks provide very poor service and over charge you when they will provide the service. Our banking system sucks. Consumer complacency in this country is way to high.

By: Canadian banks are out of control

Canadian banks are out of control — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:30:58 +0000

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By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:13:44 +0000

Denise – I just saw Chris over the holidays and it turns out he has left currency trading for commercial real estate. I still recommend custom house though and we still do use them…if i were you I’d just call their main line and ask for someone in sales. Sherif (?) is in support and has always been helpful if that’s any help to you.

By: Denise Shuttleworth

Denise Shuttleworth — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:53:54 +0000

I have left Chris Day 16 messages and he has not been able to get back to me as yet. Would appreciate a call back.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:51:34 +0000

The CAN dollar is now worth more that the USA dollar. I never thought that I would see the day. Should be interesting to see how it affects online companies.

By: CRM Software Expert

CRM Software Expert — Wed, 03 May 2006 13:38:16 +0000

“I have been running an on demand CRM company called salesboom.com from canada for a long time now, and we see the same type of issues every day. We are lucky that most of our marketing dollars are being paid in US dollar so we dont have to exchange, but we still exchange 30% of our revenues to pay for operations in canada.
Also while it might be good for the economy that the Canadian dollar is better valued these days, it is not good for us at all and I imagine not good for any exporter as it increases the cost for international customers.”

By: mike

mike — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:41:33 +0000

“Thank for commenting Osh…occcurs to me I should add that these guys (Custom House) are geared towards handling larger transaction sizes (i.e. $5000 plus)…that said, it's a great service that is worth a look and by all means ask for Chris Day if you call.”

By: Oshoma Momoh

Oshoma Momoh — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:26:05 +0000

“Having lived in both Canada and the US I am amazed by the difference in competitiveness of the financial institutions. Transaction fees are very high in Canada but customer complacency remains high too. I don't get it. Anyway, thanks for the Custom House link, I'll give it a whirl.”