Watch the Webinar: Banking Basics in Canada: A Newcomer’s Guide to Getting Started

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Published: July 10, 2025

New to Canada and wondering how banking works here? This webinar can help you get started.

TD and Canada Visa's session is especially for newcomers like you. We’ll walk you through helpful steps like opening a bank account, building credit, and understanding everyday banking in Canada.

Whether you’re starting fresh or making a change, this session offers guidance to help you feel more confident in managing your finances in your new home.

Getting started with your finances in Canada may mean learning how the banking system works. It can feel like a lot to take in, but TD is here to help make it easier.

Watch the Webinar:

Click here to download the presentation slides!

What You’ll Learn:

In this session, you’ll learn about:

  • Chequing and savings accounts – Understand how these different accounts work in Canada and how to choose what fits your everyday needs.
  • Building a strong credit history – Learn what a credit score is, how it’s calculated, and steps that can help establish and maintain good credit.
  • Borrowing wisely – Explore practical tips for using credit and loans responsibly as you settle into life in Canada.
  • Setting financial goals that work for you – From your first few months to long-term planning, we’ll share ways to help you stay on track.
  • Banking options for newcomers – Discover flexible banking packages designed to support newcomers and international students as you begin your financial journey in Canada.

No matter where you are on your financial journey, this webinar is here to share useful insights and simple tools that can help you handle your banking with more confidence in Canada.

Don’t guess your way through Canadian banking. Get the information you need to start with confidence.

Why Choose TD?

160 years helping Canadians:

TD has a proud history of delivering financial solutions to Canadians for more than 160 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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