Banking
Banking: guides, reviews and comparisons
Chequing accounts, no-fee banks, and digital banking.
12 guides, reviews & comparisons in this category
Pillar guides
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Bank Account for Newcomers to Canada: Best Picks and Offers
A bank account for newcomers to Canada needs no credit history. Compare no-fee picks and CIBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank and RBC offers, checked Oct 6, 2026.
Updated October 8, 2026
Guidebanking
Switching From Big 5 Banks: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Switching from Big 5 banks: RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC and Scotiabank packages cost $16.95 to $17.95 a month. Move payroll, bills and savings in about 3 months.
Updated October 7, 2026
Reviews
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KOHO Credit Card? KOHO Card Review, Fees and Credit (2026)
The KOHO card is a prepaid Mastercard, not a credit card. See how KOHO works, what the plans cost, cash back and Credit Building at $10 a month.
Updated October 8, 2026
Reviewbanking
Simplii Review 2026: Free CIBC ATMs Worth It?
Simplii review for 2026: $0 chequing, a no-fee Cash Back Visa paying 4% at restaurants, CIBC ATM access and how its savings rate compares with EQ Bank.
Updated October 6, 2026
Reviewbanking
Tangerine Review 2026: Fees, Rates and Wire Transfers
Tangerine review: no monthly chequing fee, free e-Transfers and no wire transfers. See every fee, current rates and how Tangerine compares to EQ Bank.
Updated October 6, 2026
Comparisons
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EQ Bank vs Simplii (2026): Rates, Fees and Offers Compared
EQ Bank vs Simplii: EQ Bank pays 1.50% on savings; Simplii's regular rate is 0.30% on balances up to $50,000. Fees, ATMs and offers compared.
Updated October 8, 2026
Comparisonbanking
Tangerine vs Simplii (2026): Which No-Fee Bank Wins?
Tangerine vs Simplii compared on October 8, 2026: chequing offers, savings promos, ABM access, cash back cards and CDIC cover. See which one fits.
Updated October 8, 2026
Posts
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Best Canadian Bank & Brokerage Bonuses 2026
Canadian bank and brokerage sign-up bonuses checked October 7, 2026: Wealthsimple's transfer match, Simplii's $350, Tangerine's $250 payroll offer and EQ Bank.
Updated October 11, 2026
Postbanking
Wealthsimple Debit Card (Cash Card) Review: Fees & Limits
The Wealthsimple debit card (the Cash Card) is a prepaid Visa with no monthly or FX fee, refunded ATM fees and no published cash back. See its limits.
Updated October 8, 2026
Postbanking
Is Tangerine Safe in 2026? Yes — Scotiabank-Backed CDIC Bank
Is Tangerine safe? Tangerine Bank is a Scotiabank-owned, OSFI-regulated CDIC member, so eligible deposits are insured to $100,000 per category.
Updated October 7, 2026
Postbanking
Wise Canada Review 2026: Transfer Fees, Card and Safety
Wise Canada review 2026: sending $5,000 CAD to the US cost $26.51 (US$3,496.42 delivered) in fees on Oct 7. See the card, ATM, CDIC and speed facts.
Updated October 7, 2026
Postbanking
Is Simplii Financial Safe in 2026? Yes — CIBC-Backed Bank
Is Simplii Financial safe? Yes. It is a trade name of CIBC, a CDIC member, so deposits are insured up to $100,000 per insured category. Full breakdown.
Updated October 6, 2026