Author: Clint Curtis

Acceptance The vast majority of Canadian retailers accept both Visa and Mastercard. That said, Costco and No-Frills are two notable exceptions, accepting Mastercard only for their credit card payments. If you shop regularly at either of these retailers, you might want to consider carrying a Mastercard. Is Visa or Mastercard more popular in Canada? Finally, […]

No, ScotiaCard debit cards with VISA Debit are strictly debit cards NOT credit cards. All purchases you make with a ScotiaCard with VISA Debit will be debited directly from your Scotiabank bank account at the time of purchase. Is the Visa debit a credit card? Your Visa Debit card still works like a debit card, […]

Application Deadlines for Bachelor’s Programs in Canada University Tentative Fall 2023 Deadline Tentative Winter 2023 Deadline University of Alberta October 1 October 1 University of Waterloo February 1 NA Queen’s University February 1 NA Simon Fraser University January 31 NA When to start applying for fall 2023 Canada? Start applying from the beginning of August […]

Note: You may travel to Canada and return to the US with an expired F-1 student visa or as long as your travel is limited to Canada and you return within 30 days. If you plan to travel in Canada only and for less than 30 days, do NOT surrender your I-94 card before entering […]

Interac e-Transfer is a fast, secure and convenient way to send money to anyone in Canada using online banking. Why are Interac e transfers not working? Here are a few reasons why your Interac e-Transfer® hasn’t been accepted yet or didn’t work: Authentication failure: The recipient failed to correctly answer the security question within the […]

Packing for Ontario in Fall Black leggings as a go-to staple. Stay warm with a blanket scarf. Flat boots and running shoes as your must-have footwear. Layers will help you battle the weather. How should I dress in Canada in November? November- March, usually the days are rather cold and windy so a good winter […]

May I send my open work permit application and permanent residence applications separately? Yes. Is it easy to get Canada PR with work permit? If you are working with a Canadian employer on a temporary work permit and the employer has made you an offer for permanent employment, you may be eligible to apply for […]

Wise (formerly TransferWise) and CurrencyFair offer fast money transfer services with great exchange rates and low fees. They are both super easy and quick to use, delivering the money to your Canadian bank account within a matter of days (sometimes hours!) To be honest, you can’t really go wrong with either. How can I send […]

between $700 and $2,500. Shipping a car to Canada typically costs between $700 and $2,500, as stated on the A-1 Auto Transport website. How much does it cost to ship a car from US to Canada? What’s the average cost of shipping a car from the USA to Canada? The average cost of shipping a […]

You don’t need a chip-and-pin card to use a Canadian ATM. Cards with just a magnetic stripe on the back work too. Most ATMs accept four-digit numeric PINs. Some ATMs (primarily those operated by Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto Dominion Bank) also accept six-digit PINs. Can I withdraw money from any ATM in Canada? […]