Opening Bank Account before landing

[21singh]

Hi! I am in the same situation as you. What did you end up doing? Opened a bank account before moving, or took cash with you?

Hi,
I personally took cash & opened account after have been in Canada.
Deposited the amount once account is opened.
Good Luck

 

[jule1989]

You can contact HSBC in Japan before you come to Canada.

I thought since HSBC Japan don't have retail services, that they won't help, but I will try my luck. Thank you!

 

[steaky]

I thought since HSBC Japan don't have retail services, that they won't help, but I will try my luck. Thank you!

You can also contact Shinhan bank.

 

[jule1989]

You can also contact Shinhan bank.

Great. thank you for your help!

 

[francaispourquebec]

You can also try RBC. Accounts can be opened before arrival and it can save a lot of hassle. Their wire transfer fees may not be the most competitive but again, one can be assured of things getting done the right way.

https://www.rbc.com/newcomers/permanent-residents-in-canada.html#moving

 

[jule1989]

You can also try RBC. Accounts can be opened before arrival and it can save a lot of hassle. Their wire transfer fees may not be the most competitive but again, one can be assured of things getting done the right way.

https://www.rbc.com/newcomers/permanent-residents-in-canada.html#moving

Thank you for your reply.
Have you done that? Is the process completely online? Or do we have to send them certified documents by mail?
I could only find the form to fill to initiate the process, but not a lot of information about the terms and condition of the account.
I emailed them to ask for more information, but they didnt reply..

 

[francaispourquebec]

Thank you for your reply.
Have you done that? Is the process completely online? Or do we have to send them certified documents by mail?
I could only find the form to fill to initiate the process, but not a lot of information about the terms and condition of the account.
I emailed them to ask for more information, but they didnt reply..

Once you get in touch with the bank and initiate a request online, you will hear from someone via email. That's when discussions on documentation, details of accounts to be opened etc. will happen. Completely via emails and perhaps a couple of phone calls and things should be wrapped up in a few weeks. This is what happened a few years ago and I don't suppose they would have changed this.

 

[jule1989]

Once you get in touch with the bank and initiate a request online, you will hear from someone via email. That's when discussions on documentation, details of accounts to be opened etc. will happen. Completely via emails and perhaps a couple of phone calls and things should be wrapped up in a few weeks. This is what happened a few years ago and I don't suppose they would have changed this.

I see. Thank you for your clarifications