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Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2020, 1:40 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,028
Posted By mpitillo

Re: From Transferwise to Scotiabank StartRight International Account

Yes, it makes sense now. I appreciate the suggestions and help overall though. So thank you! :)

And I want to reinforce my previous post from (two posts above) where I came to a conclusion about...
Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2020, 5:20 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,028
Posted By mpitillo

Re: From Transferwise to Scotiabank StartRight International Account

I think I just found out a better solution for my situation right now... If the “problem” I was trying to solve is to be able to get today’s best conversion rate from GBP to CAD, all I need is a way...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2020, 7:40 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,028
Posted By mpitillo

Re: From Transferwise to Scotiabank StartRight International Account

Thanks again for the reply! I really appreciate it.

I think I actually came across this same situation from another older post here on the BE. Apparently, it turns out that this StartRight account...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2020, 4:57 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,028
Posted By mpitillo

Re: From Transferwise to Scotiabank StartRight International Account

Thanks for the replies, Hurlabrick!

I'm afraid that with this Scotiabank StartRight Online account I can't "test the waters" and make a small transfer of GBP 50 to see what happens. It is an...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2020, 9:15 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,028
Posted By mpitillo

From Transferwise to Scotiabank StartRight International Account

Hello everyone,

I have just opened an international account with Scotiabank (StartRight Program). This is an online account that you can transfer up to $50K, and then when you arrive in the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2020, 12:44 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,906
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Dog relocation

This is an interesting point that I was also wondering. Does anyone here have experience landing in Montreal's YUL airport, mid-week? We are planning to catch the early flight, on a Thursday. I ask...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2020, 12:39 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,906
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Dog relocation

Thank you so much for your reply! I'm glad to hear that everything worked out and that Buster was fine with the flight. :)

If you don't mind me asking, what is Buster's breed? Was there a...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2020, 1:03 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,906
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Dog relocation

Can I hijack your thread a little bit, as I am on the same boat and was wondering if I could get more information from you.

I am planning to travel from UK to Montreal (direct flight) in the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2020, 8:07 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Thank you so much for all the replies, i_Seeker, Hurlabrick and Siouxie.



I can't truly confirm just yet, as I have to attend my other meeting with the bank to confirm all these questions....
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2020, 7:49 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

I've contacted HSBC over the weekend. They couldn't answer to me all the questions, but we have booked an appointment for the next weekend to discuss in more details and potentially open an account....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2020, 3:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Quebec with SW1-FED: Skilled Worker PR

No, I wasn't with a Temporary Work Permit back in 2010. I was indeed a Permanent Resident, with a PR Card. I had to move to the UK soon after earning my PR, so as soon as I've realized that I...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2020, 12:41 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

That would be fantastic! Thank you so much. You've been super helpful!

I will try visiting an HSBC branch this weekend as well to see if they can provide more information. But please, if possible,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2020, 12:38 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Quebec with SW1-FED: Skilled Worker PR

Thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate it.

I think my conclusion from this is that I should be careful, and make sure to keep any record that shows my "tentative" to live in...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2020, 8:23 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By mpitillo

Moving to Quebec with SW1-FED: Skilled Worker PR

Hello everyone,

My partner and I have got our new Canadian PR (SW1-FED: Skilled Worker – Federal) via Express Entry back at the end of 2018, where at the time we've picked "Vancouver, British...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2020, 7:47 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Thanks for such a detailed explaination about HSBC and the process. I really appreciate it.

As of right now, I am strongly in between HSBC or Scotiabank StartRight Program.

Can I just quickly...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2020, 7:44 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Thank you? I hope I didn't come across as trying to "challenge" the information you given me, because that's not the case. I just want to get to the bottom of it with as many people's experience as...
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2020, 5:23 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Thanks for the reply.

I have lived for 2,5 years in Vancouver, British Columbia, when I had my first PR. I am currently on my 2nd PR, and this time around I have not lived elsewhere in Canada. I...
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2020, 7:24 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

I have a CE1 status, via Express Entry. I have already landed in Toronto back in November 2018 and now moving for good to Montreal. This is the second time I have a Permanent Residency status in...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2020, 12:35 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Thanks, everyone! This has made me question a few things, which is good. I appreciate all the help.

One quick question though - let's say that I follow the suggestion and wait until moving to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2020, 11:38 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Yes, I am still in the UK until April and I am a British citizen, with Permanent Residency Status in Canada.

I will have a read about HSBC's bank accounts then and how easy it will be if I get a...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2020, 9:28 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Re: Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Thank you for the reply.

And yes, I would like to take the whole lot of £ in one go. Problem is that I don't have a Canadian bank account just yet. I've been reading about transferwise, which...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2020, 8:21 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,285
Posted By mpitillo

Moving to Canada but unsure on how to bring money

Hello everyone,

My partner and I are soon moving from UK to Montreal, Quebec (Canada) in the next couple of months.

We have a relatively large amount of money (£) saved across both our UK Bank...
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