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RBC new chequing account promotion - Apple Watch or $79 iPhone Se

Member
Mar 4, 2009
429 posts
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j3rilynn wrote: I actually spoke to someone at RBC after fighting through the call centres, and she let me know that after doing an investigation, the watches are on back order, and there is no time limit for when they will be back in stock. I don't know if this is just for the one I ordered (rose gold 42 mm) or for all of them. Hope this helps.
I placed an order for mine on June 16 for the 42mm Space Grey and haven't received any emails about it being shipped yet. Will keep everyone updated if there is movement.
Newbie
Jul 6, 2017
3 posts
mikalh78 wrote: I placed an order for mine on June 16 for the 42mm Space Grey and haven't received any emails about it being shipped yet. Will keep everyone updated if there is movement.
Any updates yet?
Jr. Member
May 17, 2013
168 posts
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Toronto/Montreal
Maybe the IPhone is in stock for individuals choosing that option.

I just received an email confirmation for shipment of my space grey 42mm watch.

I ordered on the 16th of June.
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Mar 4, 2009
429 posts
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JarGabs wrote: Any updates yet?
Just received my tracking number today (07 July 2017) Lucky day! 777!
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Jul 6, 2017
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mikalh78 wrote: Just received my tracking number today (07 July 2017) Lucky day! 777!

Nice! Happy for you! Just wanna ask, when did you open an account with rbc and when did you add payroll or direct deposit in the account?
Newbie
Jun 29, 2017
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I fulfilled the criteria before they started sending emails on the 15th. Completed my checkout June 16th. Just received a shipping email yesterday (July 7th). They shipped it via FedEx International Priority so it says delivered by July 12th at 12pm.

Hope that helps others.
Newbie
Jul 6, 2017
3 posts
Did anyone here order an Apple Watch (gold/blue) after finishing the requirements? And if yes, when did you receive it?
Newbie
Jul 11, 2017
1 posts
JarGabs wrote: Did anyone here order an Apple Watch (gold/blue) after finishing the requirements? And if yes, when did you receive it?
Just got my shipping confirmation for the 42mm gold, ordered on the 22nd.
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Jul 6, 2017
3 posts
Mooblar wrote: Just got my shipping confirmation for the 42mm gold, ordered on the 22nd.

Oh wow! 3 weeks tops plus another week for shipment so that's 1 month wait time. Guess i dont have to worry about the shipment while I'm away.
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Mar 4, 2009
429 posts
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JarGabs wrote: Nice! Happy for you! Just wanna ask, when did you open an account with rbc and when did you add payroll or direct deposit in the account?
I opened the account back in mid May and got an email notification on June 16th about the promo and to select a product. I switched everything over as I wasn't happy with the bank I was with at the time.
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Sep 9, 2016
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misskissie wrote: Are there any other fees or taxes on the $274? I assume that it locks to the first sim you insert? Doesn't seem like a bad deal to me. A new SE 16G for $274 all in...
I believe there aren't any taxes or additional fees. I am waiting until mid August to open the account with RBC... have to say that from sll the bad reviews about the bank, I am a bit hesitant...
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FamilyDealz wrote: I believe there aren't any taxes or additional fees. I am waiting until mid August to open the account with RBC... have to say that from sll the bad reviews about the bank, I am a bit hesitant...
I myself was furious with RBC after pre approving me on a mortgage and how I was using my RRSP as a first time home buyer, then I put the deposit on a new build (condo) down then almost lost the deposit after they called me saying "we made a mistake, you can't use the HBP because the closing date is more than a year away".

That I guess I should have known as it's a rule with the CRA, but how was I supposed to know since the mortgage "specialists" at RBC told me it was fine.

Thankfully I got my deposit back but lost $150 to the lawyer that was looking over the documents. I am looking around on which bank to switch to, I have an account with tangerine but everything like my TFSA and RRSP and a bunch of other things are with RBC.

Once I pay off my LOC I'm switching. Probably January next year.
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Nov 15, 2011
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Does anyone know if a Tangerine PAD is considered as Pre-Authorized Payment?
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Jul 27, 2016
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Looking for some opinions on this deal relative to my situation:

My current cell contract w/ Telus is within 3 months of expiring but rather than getting a $0 iPhone SE with them and paying for more monthly services than I need, would it be less expensive to get the phone with this RBC promotion and pay lower monthly fees with Telus and consider the $14.95/month (+$79) the cost of financing a new phone?

All ideas are welcome
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Oct 5, 2016
235 posts
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Last time, I took the offer for free Ipad, and close the account only after 3 months. So essentially I got the Ipad for only $50ish. At the time of closing account, I wasn't told to pay any penalty and I didn't get billed for penalty of not keeping account for 12months. I just signed up again last month, already filled all missions, and they told me Iphone is on the way. Hope this time, I will be lucky again and get away for just paying 3-5 months fee.
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Mar 7, 2011
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PierreS299131 wrote: Looking for some opinions on this deal relative to my situation:

My current cell contract w/ Telus is within 3 months of expiring but rather than getting a $0 iPhone SE with them and paying for more monthly services than I need, would it be less expensive to get the phone with this RBC promotion and pay lower monthly fees with Telus and consider the $14.95/month (+$79) the cost of financing a new phone?

All ideas are welcome
+1.
Can anybody tell me if this would be a good idea? Need a new phone so would consider paying the monthly account fee as financing the phone over 12 months.
Member
Oct 10, 2014
472 posts
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Toronto, ON
kayceedee wrote: +1.
Can anybody tell me if this would be a good idea? Need a new phone so would consider paying the monthly account fee as financing the phone over 12 months.
Personally I would pass, but that's because I already am happy with the free banking I get at other banks. Paying $80 for a phone, plus $15 a month is not too different from just paying a cell provider $15 for a "tab". Koodo often has the SE for $0 on tab small, which is $15/mo. So you save the $80 up front.

Now if you need a bank account anyway, and for some reason aren't interested in the free ones available, then perhaps this could be worth consideration.
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Oct 10, 2014
472 posts
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Toronto, ON
shachar wrote: Also, does anybody actually have an Apple Watch and can recommend it? I'm not even sure if i'd keep mine or pawn it on Kijiji
It's probably the best smartwatch for iPhone, given the restrictions 3rd parties need to work around (unlike Android, where any mfg can essentially take advantage of all features). I love my Apple Watch, but a lot will come down to what you want to use it for. For me, it's mainly for select notifications and the ability to quick reply to messages (SMS/Whatsapp/FB Msgr), and see the weather at a glance without pulling out my phone. It's been helpful to answer calls too when my phone is charging in another room.

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