Financial Product Reviews

If you're a newcomer to Canada, the National Bank Newcomer Banking Package is an excellent choice for getting started with your financial journey in your new country. It's available to all newcomers within 5 years of their arrival in Canada and can easily be opened online. In fact, the account can be opened up to 90 days before you even arrive in Canada, as long as the eligibility requirements are met.

A Meridian mortgage is a valuable option to consider for anyone refinancing their mortgage or buying a home – the Meridian Closed Fixed Mortgage in particular. You'll get the security and peace of mind that often comes with a fixed mortgage's locked-in rate, which can be held for 120 days after preapproval, and plenty of other conveniences.

The National Bank Modest Chequing Account is one of the more basic accounts offered by the National Bank, which gives you big bank security without a huge amount of bank fees. For a max of $10.95 each month (depending on your age and minimum), this chequing account will let you hold and spend your money with ease.

The National Bank High Interest Savings Account is a product from National Bank that clients can use for funds they won't need to use on a regular basis, and it comes with a special interest rate so those funds can grow. It provides much-needed security and trustworthiness for many customers.

If you're looking for a top-tier National Bank chequing account, complete with unlimited transactions, overdraft protection, and rebates for your credit card fees, the National Bank Total Chequing Account is the one you want. Account holders even have access to complimentary legal assistance via phone or videoconference, which includes help with estate planning.

The National Bank Connected Chequing Account must have been created with the modern digital lifestyle in mind – the unlimited digital transactions, free Interac e-Transfers, mobile cheque deposits, and other features are precisely what today's mobile-friendly clients are looking for.

For some of us, online grocery shopping has become an essential service in our lives. We can’t go back to the days of wandering grocery store aisles searching for what we need. Not only is the convenience of these services tough to beat, but they also save us time, money, and patience.

The BMO Performance Chequing Account for Newcomers is part of BMO’s NewStart Program, designed to make your transition to life in Canada smoother and more convenient. Available to permanent residents and foreign workers who have arrived in Canada within the last 5 years, this newcomer chequing account comes with two years of no monthly fees, unlimited transactions, including INTERAC e-Transfer^®§ transactions, plus no-fee BMO Global Money Transfers, helping you feel financially at home right away.

The BMO Performance Chequing Account for Students is a version of BMO’s Performance Plan Chequing Account with special rates for students. This BMO chequing account is tailored for students and offers no monthly fees, unlimited transactions, and other perks.