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Nawabsaheb
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« on: December 05, 2011, 12:30:44 pm »

Hi

Can i open a bank account in Canada before landing

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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2011, 07:33:35 pm »
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Quote from: Nawabsaheb on December 05, 2011, 12:30:44 pm
Hi

Can i open a bank account in Canada before landing

Regards

Nawab

Yes, contact an overseas branch of a Canadian Bank, HSBC or Royal Bank.
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2011, 08:19:58 pm »
First Contact HSBC, it's takes 1week to open account and easy process. even many branches in asia , europe and canada.
even try to find out as PMM said.

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Quote from: Nawabsaheb on December 05, 2011, 12:30:44 pm
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Can i open a bank account in Canada before landing

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Nawab
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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2011, 10:00:44 am »
Guys any Tips regarding HSBC Account.  Type, charges etc.

I want to open in Scotia Bank but no Support here Cry
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« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2011, 10:17:02 am »
Quote from: devilhimselff on December 06, 2011, 10:00:44 am
Guys any Tips regarding HSBC Account.  Type, charges etc.

I want to open in Scotia Bank but no Support here Cry

Just wait until you arrive in Canada Smiley

It does not take that long to open an account.
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« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2011, 10:56:05 am »
visit this link :
http://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/en/personal/immigration-canada/new-to-canada/financial-services-new
even search Cappucino post for POF he open account in HSBC and transfered his Funds in that account, he travel  and bring copy to prove landing funds from HSBC statement which he open for canada.
I found this cappucino post but one more there he explained about HSBC account he opened in UK : http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t48118.0.html;msg358706#msg358706
better visit HSBC bank and ask them personaly.

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Quote from: devilhimselff on December 06, 2011, 10:00:44 am
Guys any Tips regarding HSBC Account.  Type, charges etc.

I want to open in Scotia Bank but no Support here Cry
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« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2011, 11:15:15 am »
FWIW HSBC do not have as many branch locations as other Canadian banks. Check the location that you are moving to.
You can use BMO atm's with an HSBC card.
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« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2011, 11:19:45 am »
Quote from: Baloo on December 06, 2011, 11:15:15 am
FWIW HSBC do not have as many branch locations as other Canadian banks. Check the location that you are moving to.
You can use BMO atm's with an HSBC card.




That's even true.. Scotia bank is the best and many ATM and locations. HSBC is also good if you are staying to GTA and plan to open another new bank account after landing.

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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2011, 05:49:42 am »
Quote from: Baloo on December 06, 2011, 10:17:02 am
Just wait until you arrive in Canada Smiley

It does not take that long to open an account.

Agreed   Grin
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2011, 06:26:39 am »
Yes you can do it.

Chck this out

http://www.bmo.com/home/personal/banking/everyday/newcomers-to-canada/open-account

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« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2011, 07:03:55 am »
Quote from: Baloo on December 06, 2011, 10:17:02 am

It does not take that long to open an account.

Yes, but clear a bank draft from another country take some time for clearance.  It would be better if you have opened a HSBC account before landing and transferred some funds for immediate use.
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« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2011, 10:08:07 am »
Quote from: steaky on December 07, 2011, 07:03:55 am
Yes, but clear a bank draft from another country take some time for clearance.  It would be better if you have opened a HSBC account before landing and transferred some funds for immediate use.

Not if you are located in a town that does not have an HSBC or a BMO Smiley

Carrying some funds and a credit card (if possible) can sometimes be a better option.
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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2011, 09:53:20 am »
another question

can i submit the required fund in my relatives account and show my relative account's statement at POE 
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« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2011, 11:32:41 am »
NO.

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Quote from: Nawabsaheb on December 09, 2011, 09:53:20 am
another question

can i submit the required fund in my relatives account and show my relative account's statement at POE 
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