Current Offer For Newcomers!
Get an RBC credit card with up to a $15,000* credit limit, up to 12% cash back† for three months + no-monthly-fee banking for the first year1.
No credit history required2 for RBC personal banking clients.
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Why Newcomers to Canada Bank with RBC
As one of Canada’s biggest banks, we offer simple and customized financial services that help support every stage of your journey – before, during and after your move to Canada.
RBC has once again been recognized as the #1 Most Valuable Canadian Brand by Kantar BrandZ – 2025
Value
Pay no monthly banking fees
For the first year with the RBC Newcomer Advantage
Support
Talk to someone in your language
Service is available by phone or in branch in up to 200 languages
Trust
1 million+ newcomers served
We’re proud to have supported so many newcomers to Canada
Convenience
Bank how and when you want
With the largest combined branch and ATM network in Canada, plus 24/7 digital banking
RBC Advisors:
Supporting Your New Journey
RBC Advisors:
Supporting Your New Journey
Many RBC Advisors were once newcomers too, and understand the power of forming trusted relationships with professionals in Canada. Advisors can provide:
- Relevant advice, based on their own experiences settling in Canada
- Introductions to community partners, such as housing, career, childcare and mentorship services
- Consultations on your schedule – by phone, in person or video call
- Personalized support in your preferred language
What’s Your Next Step? We’re Here to Guide You
Buying Your First Car in Canada
Get a car loan3 with flexible repayment options and financing terms. No credit history required.
Buying Your First Car in Canada
Get a car loan3 with flexible repayment options and financing terms. No credit history required.
Explore car loan options Car-buying checklist for NewcomersSavings 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 (RESP, TFSA, RRSP)Buying Your First Home in Canada
Get an RBC mortgage with no credit history required4, with advice and tools to help you plan and buy.
Learn more about RBC mortgages How to save for your first home tax-free (FHSA)Starting a Business in Canada
Access financial advice from RBC experts who can help set you on the path to success.
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 businessesSupport Services to Ease Your Journey
Learn about these partnersEveryday Savings to Simplify Your Transition
See all deals, savings and offersEveryday Savings to Simplify Your Transition
See all deals, savings and offers
Save on food delivery5
Save on gas when you link your eligible RBC card with your Petro-Points6
Earn points on qualifying pharmacy essentials when you link your eligible RBC Card with your Be Well card7
Advice & Tools to Help You Navigate Canada with Confidence
Preparing for Your First Year in Canada
This checklist provides essential tasks for your first year in Canada.
Learn MoreThree Financial Tips for Newcomers to Canada
Get valuable tips to help you understand banking in Canada.
Learn MoreSettling in Canada: How to Set Your Kids Up for Success
Find out how to navigate the Canadian school system.
Learn MoreFrequently 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.
Yes! If you’re arriving in Canada from India, please visit our page with information for ICICI Bank HelloCanada clients.
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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. 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.
“Eligible Personal Client” means a client who meets all of the following conditions:
a. Is a newcomer to Canada having arrived in Canada within the last five years of the date an Eligible Personal Banking Account is opened. Must show proof of entry into Canada and provide supporting documents such as landing papers or permanent resident card;
b. Is a resident of Canada and is of the age of majority in the province in which they reside as of the date that an Eligible Personal Banking Account is opened. Residence is determined by the jurisdiction (province or territory) where a person has their primary tax filing obligation based on their regular place of residence; and,
c. Does not have an existing Personal Banking Account with us.
For full details, including defined terms, visit https://www.rbc.com/newcomers/_assets-custom/pdf/Terms-and-Conditions.pdf(PDF opens in new window).
If your PhoneBox application is approved and you become a client of PhoneBox, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) may receive one or more referral fee(s) from PhoneBox. RBC reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time for any reason at its complete discretion without notice. RBC Student GIC clients are not required to sign up for the PhoneBox offer in order to participate in the GIC program
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 e-Savings account, or Foreign Currency Accounts.
To receive a complimentary DashPass subscription for $0 delivery fees on orders of $15 or more at eligible restaurants when you pay with your Eligible RBC Credit Card, you must subscribe to DashPass by adding an Eligible RBC Credit Card, accept the DoorDash terms and conditions, and activate your benefit by clicking “Activate Free DashPass” before November 17, 2028 (“Offer Period”). If you are an existing DashPass subscriber and have already added an Eligible RBC Credit Card to your account you must activate your benefit by clicking “Activate Free DashPass” during the Offer Period. If you have been charged for DashPass you will receive a refund to the method of original payment, in the amount of the monthly subscription fee for the month you activate your complimentary subscription. For all clients, by clicking on “Activate Free DashPass” you agree to the DoorDash terms and conditions which can be found at https://help.doordash.com/consumers/s/terms-and-conditions(opens in a new window).
i) save three cents ($0.03) per litre at the time of the transaction. Card linking may take up to 2 business days to process before savings and bonus points can be applied to purchases.
ii) earn a bonus of twenty percent (20%) more Petro-Points than you normally earn, in accordance with the Petro-Points Terms and Conditions
iii) earn a bonus of twenty percent (20%) more Avion Points than you normally earn for every $1 in purchases in accordance with the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions Please allow up to ninety (90) days from the date the transaction is posted on your credit card statement for the bonus points to be deposited into Avion Rewards account. Authorized Users are excluded from earning Avion points bonus.
To participate in this offer, you must have an RBC debit or credit card which is issued by Royal Bank of Canada (excluding RBC commercial credit cards) (“Eligible RBC Card”). You must be enrolled in RBC Online Banking in order to link your Eligible RBC Card to your Petro-Points card. Card linking may take up to 2 business days to process before savings and bonus points can be applied to purchases. Each time you use your linked Eligible RBC Card to purchase any grade of gasoline, including diesel, at a retail Petro-Canada location, you will save three cents ($0.03) per litre at the time of the transaction.
Petro-Canada and Petro-Points are trademarks of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner(s).
Be Well points are not awarded on taxes; tobacco products; products containing codeine; lottery tickets; alcohol; bottle deposits; gift cards; prepaid cards and wireless or long distance phone cards; event tickets; transit tickets and passes; post office transactions; stamps; passport photos; cash back; gifts with purchases; delivery charges; environmental levies; Home Health Care services/rentals and any other products or services that we may specify from time to time or where prohibited by law.