Watch the Webinar: Canadian Banking Basics for International Students

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Published: May 26, 2025

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Are you an international student who wants to learn about banking in Canada? If so, TD and CanadaVisa's webinar may be of interest: Canadian Banking Basics for International Students.

Starting your journey as an international student in Canada can be an exciting yet overwhelming time. You will have many things to consider, including banking, while pursuing education in a new country.  

Don’t miss this free and interactive learning session that covers the basics of banking in Canada for foreign students. You may get helpful tips to feel more confident about starting your banking. 

Whether you're curious about opening a bank account as an international student or want to apply for a student credit card or learn about discounts and offers for international students, this webinar is for you. 

Watch the Webinar:

Click here to download the presentation slides!

Are you new to Canada and getting ready to start your journey as an international student? 

Understanding how banking works in a new country can feel overwhelming— but you don’t have to figure it out alone! 

Join CanadaVisa and TD for an informative webinar where you can get helpful tips from professionals who understand the Canadian banking system and learn how to open the right bank accounts designed for international students, save smarter, gain easy access to your money – and get valuable student perks too.

Whether you’re just starting to plan your move to study in Canada or are already here at school, this session is a great way to build your understanding and ask questions in real time.

What You’ll Learn:

In this webinar, you could learn about how to:

  • Budget wisely as a student - Explore simple tips to help you plan, track, and stretch your money while studying abroad. 
  • Start building your credit score - Discover how credit works in Canada — and how to begin building a good credit score. 
  • Use chequing and savings accounts effectively - Learn the differences between account types and how to use them day-to-day and for saving. 
  • Build a healthy financial foundation in Canada - Understand the basics of managing your money and making informed financial choices as an international student. 
  • TD International Student GIC Program - Learn how this program can help you meet the proof of financial support requirements for your study permit. 
  • Tap into the TD International Student Banking Package - A suite of products designed to help you manage your finances as a student. 

This webinar for students will provide helpful tips and information. You’ll learn about budgeting tips, credit scores, Canadian banking products, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity. 

Why Choose TD?

150 years helping Canadians:

TD has a proud history of delivering financial solutions to Canadians for more than 150 years. TD also brings a century of experience helping newcomers navigate the unique challenges of the Canadian banking system.

With over a thousand branches, and the ability to also serve you in more than 80 different languages, TD has become one of the largest and most trusted banks in Canada, now serving 16 million Canadians.

TD offers online support and resources of interest to newcomers on topics such as banking basics, moving to Canada, credit score essentials, and more. TD is open longer hours for your convenience and has thousands of ATMs across Canada to help you take care of your everyday banking needs quickly and easily.

Ready to Bank?

Learn more about TD New to Canada Banking Package today. Book an appointment to talk with a TD Personal Banking Associate about the TD New to Canada Banking Package. You can book online right away, or visit the TD website to learn more. 

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