As a cooperative financial group contributing to the development of communities, Desjardins give their members and clients the support they need to become financially empowered.
As a cooperative financial group contributing to the development of communities, Desjardins give their members and clients the support they need to become financially empowered.
Even before you arrive in Canada, you’ll be able to speak with Desjardins’s multilingual team of advisors. They can help you prepare financially for your life here.
Planning a permanent move to Canada, or coming here to work or study? Desjardins is here to help you settle in with our wide range of financial services, products and advice tailored to your needs.
You can also take advantage of our offers for newcomers to Canada, which include an everyday account with a free monthly plan* that gives you unlimited regular transactions.
* This offer may change or end at any time without notice. Some conditions apply.
- Credit cards: Even if you don't have a credit history, you can contact an advisor and apply for a credit card so you can start building your credit history in Canada*.
- Visitors to Canada Insurance**: In case you have an accident or become ill, this insurance provides coverage for healthcare and emergency services during the waiting period before you can get coverage, if eligible, under a provincial or territorial health insurance plan.
- Insurance products to protect you against unexpected events:
- Car insurance: Car insurance is mandatory in Canada if you operate a motor vehicle.
- Tenant insurance: A tenant insurance protects your belongings, which are not covered by your landlord’s insurance and your additional relocation expenses in the event of a loss. It also covers your liability.
- Travel insurance;
- And more!
* Desjardins conducts a credit risk assessment before issuing credit cards and setting credit limits. Speak with an advisor to see if you're eligible for this offer. Some conditions apply.
** To be eligible for Visitors to Canada Insurance, you must be between 15 days and 84 years old and fall into one of the following categories: Canadians not covered by a provincial or territorial health insurance plan, newcomers waiting to be covered by a provincial or territorial health insurance plan, foreign workers with a work visa, international students with a student visa, or visitors to Canada. Excludes working holiday visa holders. For more information, see the Visitors to Canada Insurance page. Visitors to Canada Insurance is underwritten by Desjardins Insurance, which refers to Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company.
With Desjardins, you can open an account online from anywhere in the world. Once you’ve opened an account, you can transfer money* to it so you’ll be able to access it quickly after you arrive in Canada.
Find out how to open an account online and discover many other benefits!
* Account openings and money transfers from certain countries may be restricted or prohibited under Canadian or international economic sanctions. Some fees apply. For more information on these fees, see the Service Fees guide on www.desjardins.com.
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