Welcome to Canada!

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

Hello,

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

As you know, Desjardins offers you much more than a year of unlimited plan for 12 months:
? quick and free simple care before departure
? Savings account with transactions including free unlimited transactions for 1 year
? Small safety deposit box free for 1 year
? Enhanced rate for non-redeemable term savings
? Recognition of years of driving experience that will allow you to have a discount on your auto insurance.
? The ticket corresponds to a “Weekend unlimited”, from Friday at 4:00 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m., from the Société de transport de Montréal, worth $ 13.75.

And after 12 months? Your free checking account continues at Desjardins!
? Once your first 12 months in Canada are over, note that you can continue to benefit from the free of your current account by maintaining a minimum balance on your account:
? Example:
o By maintaining a balance of 1000 CAD on your current account, you can benefit from the free “economic” package
? Find all the packages available at Desjardins from CAD 3.45 per month and the balances necessary to keep them free.
? https://www.desjardins.com/particuliers/comptes-services-relies/forfaits/

For your information, the National Bank offer includes many conditions to keep the package free after the 1st year. I invite you to check it out on their website.

If you have any other 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
Desjardins Europe representative office

Yes it will be renewed very quickly, in any case if you need it now you can enjoy it without worry! Have a good day.

Hello did you have an answer to your message because I ask myself the same question?
Have a good day

CarolAnne, the page has been updated, the offer renewed and even improved 🙂

Hello,

First of all, thank you for your interest in Desjardins and congratulations on your WHP Canada!

I confirm that the Desjardins offer for PVTists is extended and even improved in 2017.
It 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 which allows you to obtain a discount on your car insurance (if necessary)
– You will find the detailed content on http://www.desjardins.com/Welcome

If you have any other 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]

Good PVT Canada!

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director
Desjardins Europe representative office

Hi Mailys,
If you choose “Work Visa” and put the information of your LI, it does not work?

Hello,

First of all, thank you for your interest in Desjardins and congratulations on your PVT project in Canada!

When opening an online account at http://www.desjardins.com/OpenCount, 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 request immigration)

• If you have your VISA, complete the section with the information related to your VISA:
o For type: enter “Work visa”
o For the number: enter the number starting with U, in the box on the second page of the acceptance letter.
o For the place of issue: enter “France”
o For the expiration date: enter the expected end date of your WHP (arrival date + 2 years)

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

Good success!

Rémy PARIS
Individual Market Director
Desjardins Europe representative office

Hello, yes you can make transfers from all banks to all banks in the world (apart from some, like in Argentina). Either you make a bank to bank transfer, or you make a money transfer (you can consult in our good plans, the page dedicated to Transfermate, which works well with PVTists). It may be interesting to compare the price of a transfer and the exchange rate applied by your bank and Transfermate (for example) and see the most advantageous for you 🙂