. Any suggestions?
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Bank account/credit card for new immigrants
Discussion started on 28 Mar 2014
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eddoo
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eddoo
Posted on 16 May 2013, 17:50
OK, so after what PC Financial did to my account (they closed it while I was away from Canada) I need to open a new one somewhere else. I am not driving at the moment and wont be for the forseeable future so I need a bank that has convenient branch/ATM locations. And yes, I can do with a free, unlimited transactions account please . Any suggestions?
. Any suggestions?
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CanadaJimm
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CanadaJimm
Posted on 16 May 2013, 17:52
Where are you in Canada? Coast Capital are pretty good in BC for free unlimited transactions. Most Credit Unions (equivalent to Building Societies) have free unlimited accounts.
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eddoo
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eddoo
Posted on 16 May 2013, 17:55
Hi Jimmy, I'm in Calgary.
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Mikeypm
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Mikeypm
Posted on 16 May 2013, 17:57
Scotia Bank have a good immigrants account offer where they provide 12 months free transactions. It might be a good place to start, you can always change banks later
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eddoo
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eddoo
Posted on 16 May 2013, 17:59
Thanks for the tip Mike. I'll find a Scotia Bank branch nearby to see what's on offer.
Any idea if RBC has any good deals going on for new immigrants? And is it any good?
Any idea if RBC has any good deals going on for new immigrants? And is it any good?
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Mikeypm
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Mikeypm
Posted on 16 May 2013, 18:00
Not sure about RBC, although my sister and brother in law bank with them and have no complaints with the service. I'll see if I can find if they have any offers and get back to you
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Siouxie
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Siouxie
Posted on 16 May 2013, 18:02
Yes, RBC offer a package as well. I would suggest comparing the two
http://www.rbc.com/canada/banking-packages/index.html
http://www.rbc.com/canada/banking-packages/index.html
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yzf.shaun
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yzf.shaun
Posted on 16 May 2013, 18:04
BMO Club Sobeys is a good one if you want no fee with real branch locations.
Not sure if they would be any use on the credit card side of things. I went with the RBC Welcome to Canada pack.
Credit card issued with no hold. After 6 months limit raised and issued a second card + overdraft. No complaints so far other than the fees
Not sure if they would be any use on the credit card side of things. I went with the RBC Welcome to Canada pack.
Credit card issued with no hold. After 6 months limit raised and issued a second card + overdraft. No complaints so far other than the fees
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scootb
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scootb
Posted on 17 May 2013, 18:05
I'm with Scotiabank,apart from getting my name back to front they have been really good!
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Mikeypm
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Mikeypm
Posted on 18 May 2013, 18:07
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