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Simplify Banking, Credit and Saving with RBC.

Settle your first needs in a few easy steps.
Open your bank account, credit card and savings in one application session.

Start with the RBC Advantage Banking Account

Start with the RBC Advantage Banking Account

With no monthly fee2 Disclaimer and no minimum deposit requirements,
open your first bank account with RBC in minutes to unlock easy banking for newcomers:

Newcomer Offer

RBC Advantage Banking Account

Unlimited

debit transactions in Canada

Free

Interac e-Transfer transactions6,7

No RBC fee

to use another bank’s ATM in Canada8,9

$0 fee International Money Transfers

as often as you want4 to almost any country including India, China and the Philippines13

Earn Avion Rewards points on your online and in-store debit purchases11 Disclaimer

Free Small Safe Deposit Box for 1 year5 Disclaimer.
Offer ends October 31, 2025. Subject to availability.

Ask about our other bank accounts when you talk to an RBC Advisor

Earn Avion Rewards points on your online and in-store debit purchases11 Disclaimer

Free Small Safe Deposit Box for 1 year5 Disclaimer.
Offer ends October 31, 2025. Subject to availability.

Ask about our other bank accounts when you talk to an RBC Advisor

Add a Credit Card – No Credit History Required1 Disclaimer

Add a Credit Card –
No Credit History Required1 Disclaimer

There’s nothing complicated about getting your first credit card in Canada. RBC makes it simple - with no credit history required1 Disclaimer and no annual fee, you can apply for a credit card at the same time you open your bank account.

Talk to an advisor at an RBC branch about this offer or other eligible credit cards that are suited for you.

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Special offer for newcomers

Up to $15,000 credit limit*

No credit history required for RBC personal banking clients1 Disclaimer.

Higher credit limits are subject to higher income and asset requirements.

10% bonus cash back for the first 3 months (up to a maximum spend of $2,000).

With a new RBC Cash Back Mastercard. That’s up to 12% cash back on grocery store purchases for the first three months and up to 11% on all other purchases for the first three months.

Offer ends October 31, 2025.

No annual fee

Unlimited cash back8

Special offer for newcomers

Up to $15,000 credit limit*

No credit history required for RBC personal banking clients1 Disclaimer.

Higher credit limits are subject to higher income and asset requirements.

10% bonus cash back for the first 3 months (up to a maximum spend of $2,000).

With a new RBC Cash Back Mastercard. That’s up to 12% cash back on grocery store purchases for the first three months and up to 11% on all other purchases for the first three months.

Offer ends October 31, 2025.

No annual fee

Unlimited cash back8

Talk to an advisor at an RBC branch about this offer or other eligible credit cards that are suited for you.

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More Ways to Save with RBC

More Ways to Save with RBC

Simply open your first RBC High Interest eSavings account to earn high interest on every dollar.

SPECIAL OFFER

Earn 4.70% interest for the first 3 Months32,33

No monthly fee, minimum deposits or balance required.

Free account transfers 24/7 with no delay34

Including ATM and unassisted telephone fund transfers, from this account to any other RBC Royal Bank personal deposit account in your name.

Free access to RBC Online, Mobile, and Telephone Banking35

Unlock More Perks and Savings for Your Other Firsts in Canada

Get the RBC Newcomer Advantage

For every newcomer first milestone in Canada

Start by Opening an RBC Advantage Banking Account.
Service available in up to 200 languages.

Start Opening an Account

See Our Offers for International Students

Bank How You Want,
When You Want

Bank How You Want,
When You Want

RBC Online Banking17 Disclaimer

RBC Mobile17 Disclaimer

The largest combined branch and ATM network across Canada

FAQs

Documents accepted for proof of status in Canada. Please bring any one to the appointment:

  • Immigrant Visa and Record of Landing (IMM Form #1000)
  • Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM Form #5292/5688)
  • Temporary Work Permit (IMM Form #1442/1102)
  • Study Permit (IMM Form #1208)
  • Permanent Resident Card

We also require one of the following as proof of identity:

  • A valid passport (Foreign passports are accepted)
  • Canadian Driver’s License
  • Provincial photo ID cards
  • Provincial Health Insurance Cards in the province of British Columbia (BC).
  • Canadian Government ID Card

Please note: if you have documentation other than listed above you may still be eligible to open an account, please contact us for details.

Yes, newcomers can open a credit card account in the branch. Please ask the advisor for more details.

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