Hi

I hope this isn't viewed as advertising but I work for a bank and we have a new service for new arrivals to Canada. Being an Immigrant myself, I thought it would help. I'm sure ALL over FI's have a service and please check them out but I thought this might be helpful

[I]The new Welcome to Canada package developed for new immigrants who have been in Canada for less than three years, addresses these needs and includes:

Financial Advice

Quick how-to guides for newcomers looking to making decisions on opening their first bank account in Canada, buying a car or their first home, setting up a savings plan for their children's education, investing for the future, and protecting their family with insurance. Available in 14 languages including Farsi, Punjabi, Tagalog, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese.


A free copy of "Arrival Survival Canada: A Handbook for New Immigrants" by founders of Canadian Immigrant Magazine and newcomer advocates Nick and Sabrina Noorani. The handbook addresses the immediate needs facing immigrants moving to Canada, with tips and advice on everything from finding a job to financial services, providing a base of information for newcomers to build their new lives.

Products and Services

Monthly fees waived up to 6 months with RBC Signature No Limit Banking account, including features such as: unlimited banking transactions, monthly refunds for 3 non-RBC ATM transactions, 2 free monthly email money transfers, a $50 annual travel certificate and more.


Annual fee rebate for selected RBC Visa cards


One-year free rental of standard safety deposit box


Interest rate bonus on a non-redeemable GIC for one year

www.rbc.com/wtcpackage

Once again, not trying to advertise/solicate business but I wish this help/deal was available when I moved here!

Phil

Phil

It is something that I will look into.

Thanks

K

Thanks for that, it's useful to know that there are these kind of services available, as the terminology of banking in canada seems miles different to uk!! i will be sure to look out for these kind of things when i arrive!

Hi..

all advice useful - thanks.

So can I ask a general question though... what to look for in a bank when emigrating?

Some of those issues are covered in the Wiki article called Banking-Canada.
x

phil

which branch do you work in??
when we was in sorting our account out, elaine was really helpful

not sure if you work at the same branch