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How to open a bank account as an international student in Canada: A student standing in front of an ATM

How to open a bank account when you’re an international student in Canada

International students can open a Canadian bank account with a valid ID and proof of a Canadian address—no SIN required. Here are the steps.

What are the benefits of using a Mastercard debit card in Canada?

Most Canadians carry a debit card tied to the Interac network, but a growing number of financial institutions now issue debit cards on the Mastercard (or Visa) payment network instead. Here's why.

A person fuels up their car at a gas station, a transaction that can unlock cashback if paid for with the best gas credit card in Canada

These credit cards earn the most cashback on gas in Canada

Compare the best gas credit cards in Canada by cashback rate, annual fee, and perks. See which card gives you the highest return at the pump in 2026.

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Love & money: Financial conversations every Canadian couple should have

Here's how to have the five conversations that keep you and your partner on the same page—financially and otherwise.

Two people looking at a phone screen as they decide to open a no-fee joint account in Canada

Here are the best no-fee joint bank accounts in Canada

Get all the features of a joint account with none of the fees. Compare Neo, Wealthsimple, EQ Bank and Tangerine.

A happy couple sitting on a sofa and looking at their smartphones, illustrating how to manage a joint bank account in Canada.

The complete guide to joint accounts in Canada

What is a joint bank account? Learn how joint accounts work in Canada, who can open one, the pros and cons, and how to pick the right account.

A Canadian shopping for groceries using a cashback credit card that allows them to maximize their Canada grocery rebate 2026.

How to maximize your Canada grocery rebate

Learn how to maximize your Canada grocery rebate 2026 payout on June 5. Discover top grocery cashback strategies to stretch your federal top-up check further.

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