OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT Having a bank account is one of the most important items all international students need. For instance, to ensure you are not carrying around a lot of cash, opening a bank account will allow you to have a debit card to make your daily purchases etc. We recommend you call the listed banks below
Please make sure you have these documents when you visit your chosen financial
to inquire about the process to open an account
institution of the first time:
with them and make an appointment ahead of
• Your passport
time. When calling to book an appointment, you
• Landing documents (IMM 1442 or 1208)
are encouraged to ask for the list of documents
or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
you may need to bring with you to open your
• Letter of Acceptance or Confirmation of Enrollment
bank account.
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Proof of address (optional, good-to-have)
You may also wish to inquire with the financial institution of your choice if a student account
Make sure you understand all the terms, conditions and fees of the account before
is offered, which commonly is a type of account
you sign up. Ask questions about anything that you do not understand. Also, be
structure to support student specific needs.
sure to keep a copy of your account agreement for your records.
Top Banks in Canada and Local Branches
Royal Bank of Canada
TD Bank
Scotiabank
BMO Bank
CIBC Bank
Welland 571 Niagara St., Welland, ON L3C 1L7 Phone: 905-735-151
Welland 845 Niagara St North, Welland, ON L3C 1M4 Phone: 905-732-2461
Welland 440 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1L5 Phone: 905-735-8750
Welland 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4 Phone: 905-735-7723
Welland 800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4 Phone: 905-735-7744
St. Catharines 344 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 4E3 Phone: 905-688-3350
St. Catharines 240 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 2L2 Phone: 905-684-8719
St. Catharines 343 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 0A1 Phone: 905-688-7731
St. Catharines 228 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 2K5 Phone: 905-641-7874
St. Catharines 221 Glendale Avenue West, St. Catharines, ON L2T 2K9 Phone: 905-685-6920
Niagara Falls 6518 Lundy’s Ln, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1T6 Phone: 905-356-7313
Niagara Falls 5900 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5S9 Phone: 905-357-1930
Niagara Falls 6225 Regional Rd 57, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1A6 Phone: 905-356-4495
Niagara Falls 228 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2T 2K5 Phone: 905-641-7874
Niagara Falls 6345 Lundy’s Ln, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1T8 Phone: 905-354-7494
For more tips on preparing to open your first bank account in Canada, please visit this link: arrivein.com/finance/how-to-open-an-international-student-bank-account-in-canada/
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