those are quite some hoops to jump thru to get 15 free tranactions a months..i m just saying~djino wrote: ↑I can't confirm (well I haven't confirmed that).
But, Anyone can easily obtain a free chequing account with RBC. The chequing account I'm referring too is the Day to Day Banking account. This account gives you 15 transactions and is priced at $4/month.
So how is this free?
Well if you open up one an investment product (RRSP, TFSA/etc) and open up one of their Rewards Visa's (I have the RBC Gold Visa that has no annual fee) and deposit at least $1 into the investment account you choose, then they apply a $4/month rebate on your Checking account. Making the Day to Day Banking Chequing account free.
Hook up the RBC High Interest eSavings with that, and yer set.
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Well the point was in response to the discussion on RBC's High Interest eSavings account. In that you are required to have a chequing account. So for those who are in need of this account could get the Day to Day Chequing account with no additional cost with 15 transactions included at a B&M bank.angel_wing0 wrote: ↑those are quite some hoops to jump thru to get 15 free tranactions a months..i m just saying~
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..and i m just saying, its all good
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scotia dropped to 2.25%.
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You are just the bearer of good news. :P Speaking of which, I cannot find a decent GIC rate any more.angel_wing0 wrote: ↑scotia dropped to 2.25%.
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What can u really expect from a big 5 bank savings?!
sbi/icici has pretty good rates, 2 years at 3.5%..thats the best one so far.
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How does the anniversay bounus on the PCF account work? Does the bonus stay there for the duration of the year or is it a one month bonus?
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it just gets credited into your account on your anniversary date..but dont worry, it's not alot.myapartment wrote: ↑How does the anniversay bounus on the PCF account work? Does the bonus stay there for the duration of the year or is it a one month bonus?
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Added.
FYI Achieva is at 2.80% and Outlook is currently 2.25%.
Also sucks that the ctfs promo of $20 and + 1.50% for 90 days is gone...
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BMO smart saver 2.25%
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Jeebus, when I got that account just 3 weeks ago, it was 2.75...
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thanks, updated OP.
so rbc/scotia/bmo/cibc are all at 2.25% and td @ 1.25% = all lousy.
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Looks like ING is now down to 2.30% for all the investment savings account, as well as TFSA accounts.
http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/index.html
Their short term RSP GIC 90 days is still at 3.5%- guess that will be gone soon...
http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/index.html
Their short term RSP GIC 90 days is still at 3.5%- guess that will be gone soon...
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thanks for the update...will edit op~
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I have savings account with ING. But since they have reduce the rate to 2.3% I want to open HSBC and take advantage of 3.5% till March 16. Is there anyway, I can move my money directly from ING to HSBC? From the application process, it looks like I have to move it from ING to CIBC and then CIBC to HSBC.
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yes, connect the accounts via ing online, then send your hsbc stmt to ing and that should be it.samir805 wrote: ↑I have savings account with ING. But since they have reduce the rate to 2.3% I want to open HSBC and take advantage of 3.5% till March 16. Is there anyway, I can move my money directly from ING to HSBC? From the application process, it looks like I have to move it from ING to CIBC and then CIBC to HSBC.
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What do you mean by connect the accounts via ing online? ING website doesn't have any opting connecting to banks without sending them a cheque. And HSBC requires the same.angel_wing0 wrote: ↑yes, connect the accounts via ing online, then send your hsbc stmt to ing and that should be it.
Can you describe whats the process?
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pm octavius...he will know. I m not an ing client. afaik ing accept bank statements to connect accounts not just void cheques unlike pcf.
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You can link in two ways. Either you link ING within HSBC or HSBC within ING.
1) Link your HSBC within ING.
Log into your ING Account online.
Click the Tab "My Info and Options".
Choose "Links to External Accounts".
You should then see a list of your preexisting accounts linked to ING.
Click the "ADD" button.
Follow the directions.
I cannot recall the last time I did this, but I believe you may need to also send ING a void cheque from your HSBC Account. The Direct Savings account does provide you with Void Cheques. You will need to speak with your Account Manager. Call HSBC regular customer service line and ask the Rep for who your Account Manager/Phone number. This person will be in Vancouver so you will need to speak to them during normal PST Business Hours. A Week later you should receive 4 of them in the mail to send to ING.
AND/OR 2) Link ING within HSBC.
Log into HSBC online.
Click "Transfers"
Click "Transfer between HSBC accounts and other Canadian Banks"
Click "Add an Account"
Follow the directions.
This will involve you sending an ING paper statement to HSBC along with the Bank to Bank transfer form.
What are the advantages of doing both 1) and 2)?
Initiating the transfer from the sending bank account means the receiving bank will NOT hold the funds (ie.. You wish to send money from HSBC to ING - You would log into HSBC to initiate transfer to ING). If you initiate the transfer from the receiving account, the receiving bank will hold the funds for 5-10 business days.
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I tried to get the cheques from HSBC Direct but they refused to provide them. Yes, I read the other thread re how to go about getting them but the Account Manager was adamant.djino wrote: ↑I cannot recall the last time I did this, but I believe you may need to also send ING a void cheque from your HSBC Account. The Direct Savings account does provide you with Void Cheques. You will need to speak with your Account Manager. Call HSBC regular customer service line and ask the Rep for who your Account Manager/Phone number. This person will be in Vancouver so you will need to speak to them during normal PST Business Hours. A Week later you should receive 4 of them in the mail to send to ING.
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