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Old Aug 30, 2011, 3:41 pm
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jamar
 
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Canadian bank account/CC as a non-resident?

(and sorry ahead of time if this isn't the place to ask)

Out of curiosity, which banks, exactly, allow non-Canadian-resident US Citizens to open accounts? The reason I'm asking is because I need/really want (depends on how you look at it) a Chip+PIN card for future travel, and there don't seem to be any in America.

(for reference, I'm a semi-frequent visitor to YVR, so if I need to show up at a branch in person to apply, I can do that)

Also, most banks in Canada seem to want to charge monthly fees on all their checking accounts with no obvious way to waive them, so I'm also looking at getting a credit card+savings account from RBC/CIBC/whoever will let me apply. In that case, how hard would it be to get a secured CC?

Thanks for any help that can be provided!
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