General questions
a) Are Canadian bank debit cards generally chip-and-pin enabled? Or are they chip-and-signature? Or are they magnetic-stripe and signature?
b) Are Canadian bank debit cards contactless? If yes, what is the daily and per-transaction limit on contactless transactions?
c) Can Canadian bank debit cards be used across ATMs of other banks without charge or is a charge applicable if a non-network ATM is used?
d) Are there any specific actions other than opening a bank account that require one to visit a bank branch (as opposed to banking online or phone banking)?
e) Are there any recommendations for any specific bank products for newcomers/new immigrants?
f) Can a Canadian bank account be opened while still abroad?
Specific bank questions
g) Does anybody have any experience of using HSBC Premier accounts (set up abroad) in Canada?
a) Are Canadian bank debit cards generally chip-and-pin enabled? Or are they chip-and-signature? Or are they magnetic-stripe and signature?
b) Are Canadian bank debit cards contactless? If yes, what is the daily and per-transaction limit on contactless transactions?
c) Can Canadian bank debit cards be used across ATMs of other banks without charge or is a charge applicable if a non-network ATM is used?
d) Are there any specific actions other than opening a bank account that require one to visit a bank branch (as opposed to banking online or phone banking)?
e) Are there any recommendations for any specific bank products for newcomers/new immigrants?
f) Can a Canadian bank account be opened while still abroad?
Specific bank questions
g) Does anybody have any experience of using HSBC Premier accounts (set up abroad) in Canada?