Welcome to Canada!

Well done for your study project in Canada and thank you for your interest in Desjardins.

Since you are coming to Canada for less than 6 months, we do not recommend opening a bank account. (which is also the case for most banks in Canada)
Indeed you should be able to manage your finances from your French bank account using your credit card.

If your situation absolutely requires a bank account in Canada (payment of a salary, a scholarship, plans for future investments or permanent settlement in Canada, …) please inform our directly our team dedicated to new arrivals who will confirm the possible solutions:
– by dialing 001-514 875-4266, option 1
– by writing to [email protected]
 
cordially

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director
Desjardins Europe representative office

Well done for your PVT Canada and thank you for your interest in Desjardins.

You can easily pre-open your account by going to http://www.desjardins.com/OpenOccount and by completing the online questionnaire.
Once there, you can finalize the account and take advantage of the offer, specifying that you have a PVT.
For more information you can write to [email protected]

cordially

Remy PARIS

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Desjardins and congratulations on your WHP Canada.

We can absolutely make you benefit from a joint account.
I invite you to complete the online account opening questionnaire at http://www.desjardins.com/OpenOccount in the name of one of the 2 people and then specify your joint account request in the “9 other information” field.

cordially

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director
Desjardins Europe representative office

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Desjardins and congratulations on your WHP Canada.

We can absolutely make you benefit from the free offer of your bank account for 12 months in Toronto as well as in all cities of Quebec.
I invite you to contact Desjardins Toronto directly
http://www.desjardins.com/toronto
Adil Chhaibi ([email protected])
Antoine Sarhan ([email protected])

cordially

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director
Desjardins Europe

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Desjardins.
As PVTistes, you are eligible for the welcome offer for new Desjardins immigrants which includes:
– Savings account with operations including free unlimited transactions for 1 year
– Small safety deposit box free for 1 year
– Improved rate for non-redeemable term savings
– Recognition of years of driving experience
You will find the detailed content on http://www.desjardins.com/Welcome

I will contact you privately to follow up directly with the Caisse de Quebec.

cordially

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director
Desjardins Europe

hello i am a little in the same case as you, it would be good to rectify if necessary, the fact of clearly knowing whether or not the unlimited weekend travel card is really possible, because the advisers that I had on the phone in Montreal have told me that they don’t see what I’m talking about and especially when we click on the link on this page going to the newcomer Desjardins offer there is nothing indicated about this famous Weekend transport card, what about it?
if this advantage turns out to be non-applicable then as another pvtiste comments, your offer and means of finding a Desjardins ATM in all Canada is not attractive compared to your competitors (National Bank of Canada for example).
Fortunately you are to my knowledge one of the only bank with an ethical branch (solidarity fund) which apparently does not bribe at all will therefore I would finally go to you for this “simple” detail 🙂

Ehoyia, the offer has been modified (see Good Deals page above), now there is no longer a weekend transport card offered but the free service which was previously 3 months has been reduced to 12 months for people with disabilities. .

You will have to specify these elements directly to our team dedicated to newcomers:
– by dialing 001-514 875-4266, option 1
– by writing to [email protected]

Hello,

Thank you for your interest and your trust in Desjardins.
For the field “2- Current residence address”: you can indicate your address in France
For “the address or the district in which you are going to settle” you can give the name of a district or part of the city (ex Center Ville)
We will then open the account in a Cashier then we will be able to make the change once you have advanced in your installation for a cashier closer to your place of residence or work.
If you have other Canadian banking questions, we invite you to contact our dedicated team for newcomers directly:
– by dialing 001-514 875-4266, option 1
– by writing to [email protected]

cordially

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director

Hello,

Thank you for your interest and your trust in Desjardins.

For section 5.2 Other ID (> Any official document issued by the Government of Canada or by the Government of Quebec as part of your immigration application) Complete the section with information related to your VISA:
– For the type: enter “Work visa”
– For the number: enter the number starting with U, in the box on the second page of the acceptance letter.
– For the place of issue: enter “France”
– For the expiration date: enter the expected end date of your WHP (arrival date + 2 years)

We are a recognized financial institution and respectful of the confidentiality of personal data shared with us.
https://www.desjardins.com/confidentialite/
You can therefore communicate the information to us without fear.

If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our dedicated team for newcomers directly:
– by dialing 001-514 875-4266, option 1
– by writing to [email protected]

cordially

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director

Hello,

Thank you for your comment.

You can absolutely benefit from a credit card at Desjardins without any specific conditions.

As you know, a credit card is not mandatory in Canada but highly recommended for:
• To be able to benefit from the VISA or MASTERCARD functions and therefore be able to buy online.
• Being able to quickly build up a Canadian credit history, a precious sesame that opens many doors.
Here is the link to see all the cards offered by Desjardins (with or without fees, VISA or MASTERCARD, …)
https://www.desjardins.com/particuliers/prets-marges-cartes-credit/cartes-credit/

If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our dedicated team for newcomers directly:
– by dialing 001-514 875-4266, option 1
– by writing to [email protected]

cordially

Rémy PARIS