Getting a bank card in Canada for newcomers.

Once you obtain any official status in Canada, you can start opening accounts and processing various documents.

For example, this is how a bank card is opened.

The card comes by mail, in an envelope. Therefore, you should have an address where you live.

To begin with, you need to choose a bank, in Canada, there are 4-5 main ones. I chose CIBC.

After that, you fill out an application on the website.

Usually, for new immigrants, there is a special section where you can familiarize yourself with detailed instructions and receive some bonuses.

After the application is submitted and the verification process is completed, you will receive a notification. Verification is done without human involvement, all automatically, using a special website where you need to take a photo of your passport and provide your phone number.

A few days later, the card will be waiting for you in the mailbox.

Then you need to go through the process of registering your personal account and configuring the remaining settings.

For this, you will need to fill out a small form on the website, indicating the number of the received card.

Successfully completing all the steps, you gain access to your personal account.

Next, you activate your card and create a PIN code.

Afterward, you will need to use an ATM or make a purchase within 14 days.

You can also set up additional notifications and Interac transfers right away.

And that's it. No need to go anywhere, and there's no need to call and talk to anyone.