CurrencyMate is a Canadian foreign exchange and global payments platform built for businesses and individuals who deserve better than bank rates.

Our Story

Founded by Omer Bozdag, CurrencyMate was created to solve a simple problem: Canadians were paying too much for foreign exchange. Banks embed hidden margins in their exchange rates, costing businesses and individuals thousands on every transaction.

Omer has spent nearly a decade in FX and global payments across Canada, Australia and the United States, working directly with importers, exporters, technology firms, and private clients. CurrencyMate applies that institutional experience to Canadian businesses and individuals who have historically been underserved by both banks and generic online platforms.

Foreign exchange and payment services are provided through Mark Lane Canada Inc., a money services business registered with FINTRAC (Registration #C100000673) and licensed with Revenu Québec (Licence #21225). CurrencyMate Inc. operates as an independent partner. Read about trust and compliance.

How We're Different

  • Competitive pricing
  • A dedicated FX specialist assigned to every client
  • Same-day settlement available on eligible major-currency payments, subject to cut-off times
  • Pricing explained up front. See how quotes work
  • Services through a FINTRAC-registered MSB

Who We Serve

Canadian businesses making international payments, importers and exporters, technology firms paying overseas contractors, professional services firms with international clients, and individuals sending money abroad, buying property overseas, or managing multi-currency finances. Any Canadian business or person with recurring or one-off foreign currency exposure.

What Makes Us Different from Banks

Banks treat foreign exchange as a self-service commodity. You get an inflated retail rate with a margin embedded, a call centre when something goes wrong, and no guidance on how to manage exposure across a full year of payments. CurrencyMate gives every client a dedicated dealer, transparent pricing, and a documented approach to managing currency risk. See the full comparison of CurrencyMate, banks, and online platforms.

Contact CurrencyMate

Head office: 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5C 1C4, Canada. Phone: +1 (416) 636-3153. Email: info@currencymate.ca. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.