{"id":26395,"date":"2020-08-26T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/?p=26395"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:24:29","slug":"open-a-bank-account-before-arriving-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/banking-and-finance\/open-a-bank-account-before-arriving-in-canada","title":{"rendered":"Open a Bank Account Before Arriving in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Opening a bank account before you arrive in Canada offers many benefits including transferring funds before you travel to Canada. Also, when you land in Canada, immigration officials may ask you to show proof of funds. When you open a bank account before you arrive, you can <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easily prove that you have available funds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian banks are among the most solid, secure financial institutions. The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) provides insurance to protect eligible deposits made to CDIC-member banks. And for Canadians, knowing their money is CDIC-protected is reassuring!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-choose-a-bank-in-canada\"><strong>How to Choose a Bank in Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s necessary to open a bank account in Canada. Most Canadians rely on their bank to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive paycheques<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay bills<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save money and earn interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To select a bank, you can visit the bank\u2019s website to compare services and fees. While many banks have national branches and automatic banking machines (ABM) networks, it\u2019s best to select a bank that has branches in the community where you will live.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, when you open a bank account, you will receive a statement that includes your mailing address. 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This free webinar is hosted in partnership with Scotiabank, a trusted leader in newcomer banking.\r\n\r\nTogether, we\u2019ll guide you through how the Canadian banking system works and share free tools and strategies to help you plan, save, and invest wisely as a newcomer.<\/p>\n                    <a class=\"flex flex-row w-fit gap-2 rounded-btn btn-secondary p-5 transition ease-in-out text-lg font-bold\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/webinars\/finance-webinar\">REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path\n                        d=\"M13.1752 20.175L14.8248 21.8247L22.6497 13.9999L14.8248 6.17505L13.1752 7.82472L18.1837 12.8332H7V15.1665H18.1837L13.1752 20.175Z\"\n                        fill=\"white\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n    <div class=\"relative lg:col-span-1\">\n                    <video src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/01\/18123708\/Banking_In_Canada_webinar_for_newcomers.mp4\" autoplay loop playsinline muted\n                   class=\"absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover rounded-3xl\"><\/video>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-a-bank-account-with-the-right-features\"><strong>Open a Bank Account with the Right Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks offer a wide range of accounts to choose from, and that can be overwhelming. But keep in mind that most newcomers will require a chequing account to deposit funds, write cheques, and pay bills. You will also need a debit card to deposit and withdraw funds from an ABM or branch. You may also want a higher-interest savings account and credit card.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks offer banking service packages at low-cost monthly fees. For example, the Scotiabank StartRight<strong>\u2122<\/strong> Program for Newcomers*\u00b9 offers low-cost options to meet your banking needs.\u00a0To help you make your important banking decisions, Scotiabank can explain your options in the language you prefer and provide personal support at the bank branch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to ask for an explanation if there is anything you don\u2019t understand. The role of the bank employee is to provide quality customer service and answer any questions you may have. 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