If you’re thinking about moving to Canada, you’ll probably be interested in obtaining a chequing account, savings account, or credit card here. With some banks you can start these processes before you arrive, and doing so can end up saving you a lot of time and effort (and possibly even money) later on. If you’re coming from the USA in particular, and haven’t done much international travel, doing a little research ahead of time will help you set expectations and avoid confusion. Continue reading Cheques and balances: Banking in Canada