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Forum: Canada

Jul 18th 2014, 2:59 am

Replies: 17

Banking confusion

Views: 1,939

Posted By the_big_v

Re: Banking confusion

As a Citibank customer moving a large amount of money you will get a preferred rate. Lets not kid ourselves, the bank takes a nice cut, but I doubt very much that you will find a better rate...

Forum: Canada

Jul 18th 2014, 2:21 am

Replies: 17

Banking confusion

Views: 1,939

Posted By the_big_v

Re: Banking confusion

Citibank operates in Canada, and there are Calgary branches. They are a bank that is used to international accounts (as is HSBC). You will find it easier to open an Citibank account in Canada (vs...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Dec 9th 2010, 7:07 am

Replies: 3

Who has had to pick up there PR Cards???

Views: 821

Posted By the_big_v

Re: Who has had to pick up there PR Cards???

Only new landed immigrants have it mailed to them as the process of checking your identity in person was already done by immigration when they landed. With replacement cards; they still need in...

Forum: Canada

Dec 9th 2010, 3:25 am

Replies: 12

Hire Car with Debit Card

Views: 4,291

Posted By the_big_v

Re: Hire Car with Debit Card

I have used a UK "VISA" debit card to rent a car before.

If online, just label as "VISA", if he asked how you want to pay, just say "VISA".

Car rental companies are by design international, so...

Forum: Canada

Dec 3rd 2010, 5:54 am

Replies: 19

FX rates...will the rate stop dropping???

Views: 2,590

Posted By the_big_v

Re: FX rates...will the rate stop dropping???

I just checked the charts and the news on GBP/CAD and it looks like things are moving in the right direction at least. GBP is getting stronger and CAD is getting weaker. Expect fluctuation over the...

Forum: Canada

Dec 3rd 2010, 3:38 am

Replies: 24

Sending a Parcel to the UK

Views: 9,292

Posted By the_big_v

Re: Sending a Parcel to the UK

Yes, what he says. Amazon UK really is the most cost affective way. And they gift wrap it and ship for free UK.

But if you have to mail something now; I always try and avoid Canada Post. I...

Forum: Canada

Dec 2nd 2010, 2:35 pm

Replies: 12

insurance with 2 demerit points and car accident

Views: 2,119

Posted By the_big_v

Re: insurance with 2 demerit points and car accident

Remove him from the insurance first though. Doing so when he's dead is really tough when they can't get a signature. :thumbsup:

Forum: Canada

Dec 2nd 2010, 2:28 pm

Replies: 30

I've done it!! Please wish me luck!!

Views: 3,688

Posted By the_big_v

Re: I've done it!! Please wish me luck!!

Wow. Kinda makes my problems seem the size of an atom.

I wish you all the best! At least the weather a damn site better over here!

Good Luck! :fingerscrossed:

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