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Current Offer For Newcomers!

Get an RBC credit card with up to a $15,000legal disclaimer * credit limit, up to 12% cash backlegal disclaimer for three months + no-monthly-fee banking for a yearlegal disclaimer 1.

With an eligible credit card and bank account. No credit history requiredlegal disclaimer 2 for RBC personal banking clients.

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What’s Included in the RBC Newcomer Advantage

RBC Newcomer Advantage provides you with financial services and support to help you build a strong foundation in Canada.

RBC Advantage Banking Account
Monthly Fee
$0
for 1 yearlegal disclaimer 1
No monthly fee for one year for newcomerslegal disclaimer 1
Unlimited debit transactions in Canada
No RBC fee to use another bank’s ATM in Canadalegal disclaimer &
Free Interac e-Transfer transactionslegal disclaimer 3,legal disclaimer 4
RBC Cash Back
Mastercard
Annual Fee
$0
Offer
Get up to 12% bonus cash backlegal disclaimer for the first 3 months with a new RBC Cash Back Mastercard.
Offer ends January 31, 2026. Conditions Apply.
Earn up to 2% cash back on grocerieslegal disclaimer 5 and up to 1% on everyday purchaseslegal disclaimer 6
Your credits accumulate automatically so you don’t need to keep tracklegal disclaimer 5
Mastercard is accepted worldwide, and with Mastercard PayPass, a tap of your card is all it takes to pay at checkout
Purchase Rate
19.99%
Cash Advance Rate
22.99%
Second Card
$0
RBC High Interest Savings Account
Monthly Fee
$0
Earn 4.60% interestlegal disclaimer 7,legal disclaimer 8 for 3 months when you open your first RBC High Interest Savings account
No minimum deposit requirements
Save more, faster! Earn interest daily on every dollar (paid out monthly)
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Additional Benefits Included in the RBC Newcomer Advantage

Enjoy benefits to support your first steps with RBC Newcomer Advantage

Free small Safety Deposit Box

for one yearlegal disclaimer 9

Mobile and
Online Banking

24/7 banking support

No
RBC Fee

to use another bank’s ATM In Canada

Personalized Advice

from RBC Advisors

Get the
RBC Newcomer Advantage

Start by opening an
RBC Advantage Banking Account

Service available in up to 200 languages

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Products and Services for International Students

Settle in Faster with
Advice from an RBC Advisor

Many RBC Advisors were once newcomers too – they have been through the newcomer journey themselves. Here to provide advice, support and community connection, Advisors can provide:

Unbiased advice, based on their own experiences settling in Canada

Consultations on your schedule – by phone, in person or video call

Introductions to community partners, such as housing, career, childcare and mentorship services

Personalized support available in 200 languages

What’s Your Next Step?
We’re Here to Guide You

Buying Your First Home in Canada

Get an RBC mortgage with no credit history requiredlegal disclaimer 10, with advice and tools to help you plan and buy.

Learn more about RBC mortgages

Saving For Your Future in Canada

Whether for retirement, your children’s education or another goal, we can help you save, grow and protect your money to achieve what matters.

Learn about investing with RBC

Buying Your First Car in Canada

Get a car loan with flexible repayment options and financing terms. No credit history requiredlegal disclaimer 11.

Explore car loan options

Starting a Business in Canada

Access financial advice from RBC experts who can help set you on the path to success.

Discover products and services for
businesses

Frequently Asked
Questions

Building your Canadian life begins by building good credit history. Lenders look at your credit history score to approve you for loans. The first step is to open a bank account, after which you can apply for a credit card to ease payments and build your credit history.

You can open two types of bank accounts:

  • Chequing Account: To make deposits and withdrawals for daily expenses.
  • Savings Account: To deposit money to save.

To be eligible to open a bank account, you must be 18 years or older and live in Canada. RBC must be able to confirm your identity through government-issued original documents, not photocopies. Keep your passport, driver’s license, permanent residency (PR) card/work permit at hand.

You can open an RBC account in 3 ways: Open online, through the RBC Mobile App, or just visit your local branch. Make sure you have a valid passport, driver’s license, PR card/work permit, and SIN at hand.

Call us at 1-888-404-5143 to book a virtual appointment with an advisor at your local branch. Don’t forget to bring your ID documents and SIN card with you.

It’s easy to apply for an RBC credit card and start earning rewards on everyday purchases. You can book an appointment with an RBC Advisor at your nearest branch or simply apply online after setting up your RBC Advantage bank account. Using a credit card and paying off the balance in full and on time is one of the easiest ways to start building a credit history in Canada.

With RBC International Money Transfer, you can send up to $50,000 per day to almost any country in the world, including the U.S., Europe, India, China, and the Philippineslegal disclaimer 12, for $0 transfer feeslegal disclaimer 13

Need Some
Additional Help?

Call Us

Toll-Free: 1-866-756-1107
Collect: 1-506-864-2275

Book an Appointment

Connect online with our team of newcomer advisors

Book an Appointment

Find a Branch

Meet with us in your local RBC branch

Branch Locator (opens in new window)

Available to newcomers who are (i) permanent residents or international students who arrived in Canada within the last 12 months, or (ii) temporary resident workers who arrived in Canada within the last 48 months, provided you meet all of the eligibility and credit criteria of Royal Bank of Canada.

You must apply for the RBC Cash Back Mastercard by January 31, 2026, at an RBC Royal Bank branch, and be approved by us. You will earn an additional $10.00 back for every $100.00 (10% Cash Back Credit) in Net Purchases (including pre-authorized bill payments) charged on your RBC Cash Back Mastercard account within the first 3 months of account opening, up to a maximum total combined spend of $2,000 (“Welcome Bonus”). Thereafter, the standard Cash Back Credit earn rates of up to 2% on Grocery Store Purchases and up to 1% on other Net Purchases (that are not Grocery Store Purchases) apply. The Welcome Bonus is in addition to the standard Cash Back Credit earn rates. Cash Back Credits are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the cash back credits earned by the amounts originally charged. The Welcome Bonus will appear on your next monthly statement after it was earned, and will be credited as set out in disclosure 35 (below). For complete details on the RBC Cash Back Program including standard earn rates and crediting of Cash Back Rewards, please refer to the RBC Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions at www.rbc.com/cashbackterms (PDF opens in new window). Offer applies to new RBC Cash Back Mastercard accounts only.

One offer per eligible account. Existing cardholders of any RBC personal credit card, applying for or transferring to an RBC Cash Back Mastercard card, are not eligible for this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer except as otherwise set out. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to modify, cancel or withdraw this offer at any time. This offer may be revoked at any time if we suspect you may be manipulating or abusing it, or engaging in any suspicious or fraudulent activity, as determined by Royal Bank of Canada in its sole discretion.
An ATM operator surcharge (also called convenience fee) may be charged by other ATM operators. The convenience fee is not a Royal Bank fee. It is added directly to the amount of your cash withdrawal. All clients who use non-RBC ATMs may be charged a convenience fee regardless of the type of Account they hold.
Your credit limit will be based on financially related information about you, including income. Offer available to RBC Newcomers who are (i) permanent residents who arrived in Canada within the last 12 months, or (ii) temporary resident workers who arrived in Canada within the last 48 months, applying for a new RBC Royal Bank personal credit card (excluding the RBC Rate Advantage Visa). Existing RBC Royal Bank personal credit card cardholders are not eligible. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw this offer at any time. Higher credit limits are subject to higher income.
Monthly fee will be waived for the first twelve months upon account opening of the RBC Advantage Banking account or RBC VIP Banking account. Thereafter the monthly fee will be charged: monthly fee of $12.95 for the RBC Advantage Banking account or monthly fee of $30.00 for the RBC VIP Banking account. For RBC VIP Banking account, $10,000 CAD must be deposited into the account within 20 days of account opening to qualify for the promotional offer, and offer expires October 31, 2026. Other account transaction fees may apply. Monthly fee waiver for the first twelve months may be replaced with any in-market offer that applies to the RBC Advantage Banking or RBC VIP Banking account. Available only to newcomers; please see the eligibility requirements in above note *. Offer may be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. See complete terms and conditions (pdf opens in new window) that apply to this promotional offer. The monthly fee waiver for newcomers is offered as part of the Commitment on Low-Cost and No-Cost Accounts from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC).
An RBC Royal Bank credit card with no credit history required is available to Newcomers who are (i) permanent residents and international students who arrived in Canada within the last 12 months, or (ii) temporary resident workers who arrived in Canada within the last 48 months, provided you meet all of the eligibility and credit criteria of Royal Bank of Canada.
There is a limit of 999 free Interac e-Transfer Transactions per Month per Account; for every Interac e-Transfer Transaction over the limit, you will be charged $1.
Interac e-Transfer Transactions expire 30 days after they are sent and cannot be claimed by the recipient after this time. You have 15 days after the Interac e-Transfer Transaction is sent to cancel without charge. A $5 Interac e-Transfer Transaction Reclaim Fee is charged when a recipient does not accept it before it expires and the sender does not cancel the transaction before the 15-day cancellation period.
You will earn i) $2.00 back for every $100.00 (2% Cash Back Credit) in Grocery Store Purchases you make, up to a maximum of $6,000 in Grocery Store Purchases and for a maximum Cash Back Reward of $120.00 per Annual Period, ii) $1.00 back for every $100.00 (1% Cash Back Credit) in Grocery Store Purchases you make in excess of $6,000 per Annual Period, unlimited, iii) $0.50 back for every $100.00 (0.5% Cash Back Credit) in Net Purchases you make (including pre-authorized bill payments), other than Grocery Store Purchases, up to a maximum of $6,000 in Net Purchases (other than Grocery Store Purchases) and for a maximum Cash Back Reward of $30.00 per Annual Period, and iv) $1.00 back for every $100.00 (1% Cash Back Credit) in Net Purchases you make (including pre-authorized bill payments), other than Grocery Store Purchases, in excess of $6,000 in Net Purchases (other than Grocery Store Purchases) per Annual Period, unlimited. Grocery Store Purchases are purchases made at merchants classified by Mastercard's "Merchant Category Code" as "grocery stores and supermarkets" (MCC 5411). Royal Bank of Canada ("Royal Bank") cannot guarantee that any merchant, operating in whole or in part as a grocery store, is classified by MCC 5411 and in no event will Royal Bank be liable or responsible for any claims with respect to a grocery store purchase made at a merchant that is not classified by MCC 5411. To consult the list of participating merchants, please visit: www.rbc.com/nofeecashbackinfo (opens in new window). Provided your New Cash Back Balance is $25.00 or more, Cash Back Credits earned during the year will i) automatically be credited to your January Account balance and appear on your February monthly statement, ii) and/or be credited to your account at any other time, upon request. Cash Back Credits are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and certain bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the Cash Back Credits earned by the amounts originally charged. For complete details, please refer to the RBC Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions at www.rbc.com/cashbackterms (PDF opens in new window)
Unlimited means there is no maximum cash back credits you can earn on Grocery Store Purchases and other purchases (up to your available credit limit) per Annual Period. For complete RBC Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions, please visit: www.rbc.com/cashbackterms (PDF opens in new window).
The Bonus Interest Rate on October 31, 2025 of 4.05% within the RBC New eSavings Client Bonus Interest Rate Offer (“Offer”) is available to residents of Canada who are of the age of majority in the province or territory in which they reside as of the date the Eligible eSavings Account is opened and who were not the Primary Owner of an RBC High Interest eSavings Account at any time before the beginning of the Qualifying Period (as defined below), and who open a new RBC High Interest eSavings Account (“Eligible eSavings Account”) as the Primary Owner between October 31, 2025 and 3:00 PM EST on January 27, 2026 (the “Qualifying Period”). (Note: For added clarity, you will not qualify for this Offer by switching from another account type to an Eligible eSavings Account.) The Bonus Interest Rate on October 31, 2025 was 4.05% and is only applicable to deposits made in the Eligible eSavings Account for 3 months (90 days) from the date the Eligible eSavings Account was opened (the “Promotional Period”) and up to a maximum of $1,000,000 of the Eligible eSavings Account’s total balance. Any balances over $1,000,000 will be paid the Regular Interest Rate. “Promotional Interest Rate” is a combination of the Bonus Interest Rate plus the Regular Interest Rate (opens in new window). For example, if on October 31, 2025, the Regular Interest Rate was 0.55% per annum and the Bonus Interest Rate was 4.05% per annum, the Promotional Interest Rate would be 4.60% (opens in new window) per annum. The Regular Interest Rate is subject to change without notice, and the most current rate is posted on our Personal Accounts Interest Rates webpage, which may be viewed at https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/rates/persacct.html (opens in new window). At the end of the Promotional Period, all balances will earn interest at the Regular Interest Rate only. Regular Interest Rate and Bonus Interest Rate are annualized rates, and (subject to certain exceptions) are calculated daily and paid monthly. Any Eligible eSavings Account that, prior to the payment of interest at the Bonus Interest Rate, is closed or switched to another product type which is not an RBC High Interest eSavings Account will forfeit any such interest calculated during the month in which the Eligible eSavings Account is closed or switched. Offer and interest rates are subject to change without notice. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Conditions apply. For other defined terms and complete terms and conditions that apply to this Offer, please visit www.rbc.com/novemberhisa25 (opens in new window).
Total of 90 days: For the purpose of this RBC New eSavings Client Bonus Interest Rate Offer and any related marketing, any reference to a period of 3 months means a period of 90 calendar days regardless of how many calendar days may fall within any given calendar 3-month period.
Available only to newcomers (please see the eligibility requirements in above note †). Annual fees will be waived for RBC Advantage Banking and RBC Signature No Limit Banking accounts (each an “Eligible Account”) for up to one-year rental (offer ends July 31, 2026) of a small safe deposit box (SDB), where such boxes are available. Standard safe deposit box fees are collected in advance in January for each calendar year. If you open, switch or are converted to an Eligible Account, the standard fee applicable to your eligible safe deposit box will be waived in full or in part for the current year, depending on the time when the box is opened, and in full for the following year. RBC VIP Banking account holders receive one small box free as a standard feature of that account type, so long as they maintain their RBC VIP Banking account in good standing; offer cannot be combined with any other safe deposit box offer. Offer is subject to change without notice.
You may be eligible for an RBC Royal Bank residential mortgage or mortgage within an RBC Homeline Plan, even if you have no or thin Canadian credit history, provided you meet all of the eligibility and credit criteria of Royal Bank of Canada and do not have adverse credit bureau information . All residential mortgages and lending products are provided by Royal Bank of Canada are subject to its standard lending criteria. Available to permanent residents who have been in Canada less than 5 years. Temporary residents may also apply. To take advantage of these offers, you must show proof of entry into Canada and provide supporting documents such as a passport, and landing papers (work permit/visa) or Canadian permanent resident card. Additional documents may be required to validate down payment funds sourced from another country.
Available to permanent residents and temporary foreign workers who have been in Canada for less than 3 years. Down payment of up to 15% may be required. Maximum financing term is 96 months with a maximum loan amount of $75,000. Note: for investor class permanent residents, there is no maximum loan amount. No credit history required on vehicles less than 10 years old, provided you meet all of the eligibility and credit criteria of Royal Bank of Canada.
Must be enrolled in RBC Online Banking or the RBC Mobile app and have either a Canadian RBC Royal Bank chequing or savings account. Some restrictions may apply. Cannot send funds from a US dollar account, the RBC High Interest eSavings account, or Foreign Currency Accounts.
Additional service fees by any intermediary and receiving bank may apply.