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Banks play an extremely important role in our daily lives, saving and spending being tracked 24/7. Not all banks are suited for you thou, depending on the purpose of your banking.

Some choose to open an account because the branch is closest from their home, while others may choose depending on the number of ATM's. Let's see which bank may suit you the best!

RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)

I honestly cannot start this post without introducing RBC. It is highly known and used bank in Canada. It states somewhere the bank is Canadian! The HQ is located in Ontario while the bank was found over 150 years ago.

RBC is located in over 10 different countries making your transaction possibly easier. It also has a special plan for students so make sure you look for the right account.

Main features: One of the biggest bank in Canada.

Great value and deal for businesses

2. BMO (Bank of Montreal)

BMO was the first bank to be established in Canada and has been a great support for the country ever since. It has an award-winning mobile app making all transaction easy and fast 24/7. The extra feature of PayPass is extremely useful to make payments at convenience stores.

Main features: Great start up card for student

Mobile app with PayPass

Student cash back, no-annual-fee, credit limit

3. CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)

CIBC has a numerous number of branches in Canada emphasizing one of the best relation with the US. They have a separate account for people who may travel a lot between US and Canada.

The number of branches makes the banking attractive allowing you to cash out in many numbers of cities.

Innovation provides the right service on the internet and phone allowing easier banking.

Main Features: Easy to find in Vancouver and Toronto

Drive-through ATM

Easy access to US dollars

There are a number of other banks to mention like TD Trust and Scotia Bank which may have one of the most positive brand images (Source from Canadian students). They have some very specific target towards students and you should check them out!

Remember most features are similar and here are some things you should look for:

-Easy banking app service
-Number of branches around where you live
-Open specific account accordingly your needs
-No minimum balance

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Mobile Networks in Vancouver

In Vancouver, there are many mobile companies. It’s hard for people or new international students choose one from those options. So, here have some suggestions for people or students who are new here.

1. Rogers

Rogers wireless is a Canadian wireless telephone company headquartered in Toronto, providing service nationally throughout Canada. It is Canada’s largest wireless carrier, with 10.274 million subscribers as of Q4 2016,and revenues of just under $7.3 billion in 2013. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications Canada.

Promotions Now:

1. Limited time only- 12GB for only $55/mo per person, plus 4 phones at $0!

For: New and existing customers who activate 4 lines on this Share Everything plan

Activate a 12GB Share EverythingTM plan with 4 new lines and get 4 phones for $0 on 2-year Smart Tab plans with unlimited local calling for only $55/mo per person for 24 months!1

2. Premium Tab

$85/mo, 1.5GB and 300 min local calling, unlimited local calling at 6am-7pm

2. Fido

Fido Solutions is a Canadian cellular telephone service provider owned by Rogers Communications. It used to be owned by Microcell Telecommunications. Fido remains a separate entity from Rogers.

Special deal this month:

$50/mo for 1GB, now you can get $10 off.

$40/mo for 6 months include 1GB data and 500 min calling all Canada, unlimited calling from 5am-7pm. * Free international text.

$60/mo for 4GB, now you can get $10 off

$50/mo for 6 months include 4GB data and 1000 mines calling all Canada, unlimited calling from 5am-7pm.* Free international text.

3. Bell

Bell Canada (commonly referred to as Bell) is a Canadian telecommunications and media company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Its subsidiaries include Bell Aliant, Northwestel, Télébec, Dryden Municipal Telephone Service and NorthernTel, it is the incumbent local exchange carrier for telephone and DSL Internet services in most of Canada east of Manitoba and in the northern territories.

$5/10MB, $0.25/min every calling

$20/1GB, $0.25/min every calling

$40/5GB, $0.25/min every calling, if you use over 5GB data, you will be charge for $10/1GB

2. $40+$25: 1GB data, 300 min local calling,unlimited text, unlimited calling from 6pm-7am and weekend.

If you want a new phone: $55+$25: 1GB data, 300 min local calling, unlimited text, unlimited calling from 6pm-7am and weekend. Deposit depend on your bank credit.

4. Freedom mobile

Freedom Mobile is a Canadian wireless telecommunications provider owned by Shaw Communications. With 1,052,758 active subscribers in the urban areas of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, it is Canada's fourth-largest mobile operator.

Special offer ends Feb. 22nd.

All featured plans include unlimited Canada/U.S. talk and unlimited global text, picture and video messaging.

Smartphone 45 LTE plan: $35/mo for 10 months (usual $45): 3GB of data + 3GB bonus*
Everywhere 45 plan: $35/mo for 10 months (usual $45): 5GB of data on our home network.

Everywhere 55 plan: $45/mo for 10 months (usual $55): 8GB of data on our home network. 1GB of data on our partner networks.

Everywhere plans include 2400 mins of Canada/U.S. talk and unlimited global text on our partner networks.

I hope this information helps you choose the best company and plan that you want. Usually they have more promotions for students in September.

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