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Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions
Banks & Financial Institutions
It is important to open an account with a bank as soon as possible after you arrive in Canada. Banks and other financial institutions such as trust companies, caisses populaires (in Quebec and Ontario) and credit unions provide:
A safe place to keep your money Services to help you manage your money Loans and mortgages if you need to borrow money Financial advice for budgeting and investments Below are a few popular choices.
Bank of Montreal Caisse populaire Desjardins Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Royal Bank of Canada Scotia Bank Toronto Dominion Bank HSBC Bank Canada ING Direct
Banking
Canadian Visa specialists is proud to partner with HSBC for your Canadian banking needs. Enjoy a range of products and services with HSBC personal and online banking, including loans, mortgages, savings, investments and credit cards.Visit their website here.

Currency exchange
Canadian Visa Specialists is proud to partner with Halo Financial for your currency conversion needs.Halo Financial can assist you to transfer your GBP or Euros into Canadian dollars, either before or after you arrive in Canada. With the help and expertise of a dedicated currency expert watching the exchange rates for you, Halo can help you achieve the best exchange rate at the right time. It’s all part of Halo's award winning service.
To get your quote and keep up to date with the Euro and Canadian dollar exchange rates click here. You can also contact Geraldine Collett by email at Geraldine.Collett@halofinancial.com or by phone at +44 (0) 20 7350 5474.

