Canadian Bank account for a US Citizen?

Hey guys, is this possible? I'd like to setup a bank account in canada, but I live in the US.

Can some of you canadians help me out please?

Thanks!

 

what about a "virtual" canadian bank?

i can't help, but here are a few you may want to look into.

www.pcfinancial.ca
www.ingdirect.ca

i don't think you "need" to be canadian to have a canadian bank account???
GOOD LUCK

 

You don't need to be Canadian to open up an account.

 

I'm interested in this subject too.

Opening off-shore bank account (without walking to the bank itself)

 

can any canadians walk me through how i would set this up without actually having to travel to canada?

 

try searching those sites (ABOVE) for the "online application" sections.

of course, the easiest way IMHO would be to "come over for a short vacation," drop into a LOBLAWS Superstore, Zehrs etc., fill out an application at the www.pcfinancial.ca pavillion, and VOILA, you should have an account.

P.S. www.pcfinancial.ca is an awesome NO BANKING FEES Canadian bank!

GOOD LUCK.

P.S. maybe email them first and ask about getting an account if you are not Canadian.

 

http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/
http://www.hsbc.ca/hsbc
http://www.royalbank.com/
You got a poker habit or what?

 

i reposted a new thread but adding to this one helps also. Any updates from Canadians on this topic?

 

Hey guys,

My question is in an opposite way: US Bank Canadian (CAD) $ Account for a Canadian Citizen.

Is this possible? I'd like to setup a CAD$ bank account in a US Bank when I live in the US.

Can some ones help me out please?

Thanks!

 

None of those banks you guys linked to seem to let a non-resident sign up. they all ask for Canadian ID or proof of residency. Where can an American citizen open a Canadian bank account?

 

I work for A & P Intertrust Corporation.Our contact information is at www.apintertrust.com/contact_us.htmOur company assist with opening personal and corporate bank accounts for US and Canadian residents in Canada and US.PERSONAL ACCOUNT1. To open a personal bank account in Canada you would need to visit our office with 2 IDs (passport and drivers licence or passport and credit card with your name).The bank we work with opens accounts in one hour.2. To open a personal account in US Canadian residents do not need to visit US in person. The bank we work with usually opens accounts in 3 to 5 business days.CORPORATE ACCOUNT1. To open a corporate bank account in Canada an US resident would need to register a branch of his US company in Canada or a new Canadian company. We offer both services to our clients.When registration is done, you would need to visit our office with 2 IDs (passport and drivers licence or passport and credit card with your name).The bank we work with opens accounts in one hour.2. To open a corporate bank account in US Canadian resident would need to register a company in US and obtain EIN for his US company from IRS or register a company in Canada (EIN for Canadian companies is not required). We offer registration of US companies, EIN and Canadian companies.When registration is done, thye US bank we work with usually opens corporate accounts in 3 to 5 bsuiness days.Call us 1-866-208-7878 to get detailed information.Our office hours Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.We look forward to serving you guys.

 

ING is now giving 50 dollars instead of 25 for opening an accoount.

The offer ends on August 31st of 2012, after that date it comes back to $25.

So grab an orange key and open your account now!