Opening a bank account in Canada

Having a savings account with your money available once you arrive in Canada is an important step, that is why Immiland together with our banking partners we offer you to open a bank account so you can deposit your savings as soon as your visa is approved or as soon as you arrive in Canada.

We also facilitate the opening of a GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) account for the Student Direct Stream program. This type of account is a prerequisite for express visa processes,

Choose one of our partner banks to learn more!

Desjardins Bank Account Canada - Immiland

It is recommended if the final destination is the province of Quebec.
With the visa approval letter you will be able to open your bank account from your home country and start making transactions to your account in Canada.
You have the option to apply for a credit card with which you can build your credit history in Canada.
To open your regular account you can do so by clicking on the following link:

‍REGULAR ACCOUNT
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For the Student Direct Stream - express visa process, Dejardins offers you the option to get your Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAD $10,000 which is a prerequisite for this pathway if your destination province is Quebec. Please contact your immigration advisor if you are not sure if this is the program for you, as GIC does not apply to all nationalities and in all cases. To get your GIC account you can do so by clicking on the following link:

‍CUENTAGIC
Desjardins also offers the option of obtaining your Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC)

GIC‍ Account

More than 1,100 physical branches in Canada and more than 3,400 ATM's
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Deposits from $2,500 CAD up to $20,000 CAD for the ISBO deposit program account
You can access your funds upon arrival in Canada and your statement can be used as proof of funds.
No additional processing fee
For the Student Direct Stream - express visa process, CIBC offers you the option to get your Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) which is a prerequisite for this pathway. Here, you have the option to send between CAD $10,000 and $20,000. Please contact your immigration advisor if you are unsure if this is the program for you, as GIC does not apply to all nationalities and in all cases.
To open your regular or GIC account (if applicable) click on the following link and select the type of account you wish to acquire:
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REGULAR ACCOUNT - GIC ACCOUNT
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This account will be able to receive multiple payments from more than one payer, which means that the customer can split the total GIC amount into 2 or 3 payments and have family and friends pay on their behalf.
To receive the benefits of the CIBC - Immiland alliance it is important that in the Referral section you put "other" and write in the space provided: Immiland Canada Inc.
You must check the "Yes" box in the question if you are applying through the referral program and in the space provided you must enter the e-mail address: info@immilandcanada.com.

Recommended for use if the final destination is not within the province of Quebec.
Through Immiland Canada's partnership with Simplii you can receive CAD $50 welcome bonus when you open your account.
You have the option to send between CAD $0 and $50,000 for the "New to Canada" program.
For the Student Direct Stream - express visa process, Simplii offers you the option to get your Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) which is a prerequisite for this pathway. Here, you have the option to send between CAD $10,000 and $20,000. Please contact your immigration advisor if you are not sure if this is the program for you, as GIC does not apply to all nationalities and in all cases. To get your GIC account you can do so at the following link:

‍GIC ACCOUNT
You can apply for a Simplii Visa Cash Back Credit Card without a credit record.
No account opening fees
You can make international wire transfers to send funds outside of Canada without transaction-related fees.
If you are an international student and wish to open your account prior to your arrival in Canada, you can do so with your visa approval letter or you can also do so when you are in Canada.
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OUTSIDE CANADA WITHIN CANADA
If you arrive for work purposes, open your account at

‍WORKERS ACCOUNT‍
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Simplii also offers the option of obtaining your Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC)
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‍FENTAGIC

Opening a bank account in Canada

Choose one of our partner banks to learn more!

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