RBC Cross-Border Banking - Your Key to Living the Cross-Border Dream (2024)

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Bundle up for great savings and less hassle Shop away bundle Are you an RBC Royal Bank client in Canada? $0 for the first year3 $39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. Pay no monthly fee for cross-border banking for a year14 Canadian bank account with low fees Convenient, low-fee U.S. bank account No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards $0 for the first year14 $4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking account.$39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. Stay and play bundle Are you an RBC Royal Bank client in Canada? Convenient, low-fee U.S. bank account Premium U.S. bank account with unlimited transactions No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards U.S. credit card with accelerated rewards A great rate on your U.S. dollars $0 for the first year3 $39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $99.50 USD annually $99.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $174.50 USD annually $174.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $114.50 USD annually $114.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. Pay no monthly fee for cross-border banking for a year14 Canadian bank account with low fees Convenient, low-fee U.S. bank account No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards A great rate on your U.S. dollars $0 for the first year13 $4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking account.$39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $48 CAD + $99.95 USD for the first year $4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account. $99.95 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Credit Card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $48 CAD + $174.95 USD for the first year $4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account. $174.95 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus Credit Card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $48 CAD + $114.50 USD for the first year $4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account. $114.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus Credit Card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance. Move and stay bundle Are you an RBC Royal Bank client in Canada? Premium U.S. bank account with unlimited transactions No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards U.S. credit card with accelerated rewards A great rate on your U.S. dollars $99.50 USD annually $99.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $174.50 USD annually $174.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. Canadian bank account with low fees Premium U.S. bank account with unlimited transactions No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards A great rate on your U.S. dollars $48 CAD + $99.50 USD annually $4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking account. $99.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance. $48 CAD + $174.95 USD for the first year $4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account. $174.95 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus Credit Card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance. Ways RBC Cross-Border Banking will impress you Buying property south of the border?8 References

Whether it’s an annual migration or a quick trip over the border, RBC Cross-Border Banking makes it easy for Canadians to live, work, play and study in the U.S. From U.S. credit cards and bank accounts to U.S. mortgages and savings accounts, we’ve got what you need to live the American dream.

Bundle up for great savings and less hassle

Let us introduce you to our money-saving, no-wasting-your-time cross-border banking bundles.

  • Shop Away
  • Stay and Play
  • Move and Stay

Shop away bundle

With a U.S. credit card and bank account, this cross-border banking bundle is perfect for savvy Canadian cross-border shoppers who:

  • Spend over $1,600 in the U.S. annually
  • Use their card to shop for and return items in U.S. dollars
  • Need easy, no-fee1 access to cash at U.S. ATMs

Are you an RBC Royal Bank client in Canada?

Yes, Of Course I Am
No, But I Want To Be

You’re in luck — now is a great time to switch to RBC!

Great! Here's what you’ll get with this Shop Away cross-border banking bundle:

Convenient, low-fee U.S. bank account RBC Cross-Border Banking - Your Key to Living the Cross-Border Dream (1)

Direct Checking
  • 10 debits per month; $1 per additional debit2
  • Use your Visa Debit card to shop or get cash at over50,000 ATMs across the U.S.
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual fee: $0 for the first year3

$0 introductory monthly maintenance fee for 12 months with an eligible credit card. After the introductory period, an annual fee of $39.50 USD with eStatements or $59.50 USD with paper statements will apply. Transaction limits apply.

No annual fee4 U.S. Credit Card with Rewards

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Visa Signature Black
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $04
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductoryAPR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate.6

$0 for the first year3

$39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card.

Take 5 minutes and apply online for everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Apply For This Bundle Now

Or

Apply At Your Branch

Pay no monthly fee for cross-border banking for a year14

Here’s what you’ll get with this Shop Away bundle:
(You’ll need a Canadian RBC account to enjoy cross-border banking)

Canadian bank account with low fees

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RBC Day to Day Banking
  • 12 debits per month; $1.25 per additional debit11
  • FREE Interac e-Transfers in Canada12
  • Award-winning RBC Mobile app13

View Details

Monthly fee: $0 for the first year14

$0 introductory monthly maintenance fee for 12 months. After the introductory period, a monthly fee of $4 CAD will apply unless other conditions are met. Transaction limits apply.

Convenient, low-fee U.S. bank account

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Direct Checking
  • 10 debits per month; $1 per additional debit2
  • Use your Visa Debit card to shop or get cash at over 50,000 ATMs across the U.S.
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual fee: $0 for the
first year14

$0 introductory monthly maintenance fee for 12 months with an eligible credit card. After the introductory period, an annual fee of $39.50 USD with eStatements or $59.50 USD with paper statements will apply. Transaction limits apply.

No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards

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Visa Signature Black
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $04
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductory APR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate.6

$0 for the first year14

$4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking account.
$39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Switch to RBC and get no monthly fee banking in Canada and the U.S. for 1 year!

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Stay and play bundle

With a U.S. credit card and bank account, this cross-border banking bundle is perfect for Canadian travellers and snowbirds who:

  • Stay in the U.S. at least one month of the year
  • Need easy, no-fee1 access to cash at U.S. ATMs
  • Pay bills in U.S. dollars and want to earn a great rate on their U.S. dollars

Are you an RBC Royal Bank client in Canada?

Yes, Of Course I Am
No, But I Want To Be

You’re in luck — now is a great time to switch to RBC!

Great! Here's what you’ll get with this Stay and Play cross-border banking bundle:

Convenient, low-fee U.S. bank account

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Direct Checking
  • 10 debits per month; $1 per additional debit2
  • Use your Visa Debit card to shop or get cash at over 50,000 ATMs across the U.S.
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual fee: $0 for the
first year3

$0 introductory monthly maintenance fee for 12 months with an eligible credit card. After the introductory period, an annual fee of $39.50 USD with eStatements or $59.50 USD with paper statements will apply. Transaction limits apply.

Annual fee with eStatements: $39.50 USD

$59.50 per year with paper statements.

Premium U.S. bank account with unlimited transactions

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Premium Checking
  • Unlimited transactions
  • Preferred foreign exchange rates
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual fee with eStatements: $99.50 USD

$119.50 USD per year with paper statements.

No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards

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Visa Signature Black
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $04
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductoryAPR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate.6

U.S. credit card with accelerated rewards

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Visa Signature Black Plus
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1.5 Avion points per $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $75 USD
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductory APR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate6.

A great rate on your U.S. dollars

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U.S. Preferred Money Market Savings10
  • Earn our best interest rates on your U.S. dollars
  • Save for an extended trip or a down payment on a vacation home

$0 for the first year3

$39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Take 5 minutes and apply online for everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Apply For This Bundle Now

Or

Apply At Your Branch

$99.50 USD annually

$99.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Take 5 minutes and apply online for everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Apply For This Bundle Now

Or

Apply at Your Branch

$174.50 USD annually

$174.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus credit card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Take 5 minutes and apply online for everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Apply For This Bundle Now

Or

Apply At Your Branch

$114.50 USD annually

$114.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus credit card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Take 5 minutes and apply online for everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Apply For This Bundle Now

Or

Apply At Your Branch

Pay no monthly fee for cross-border banking for a year14

Here’s what you’ll get with this Stay and Play bundle:
(You’ll need a Canadian RBC account to enjoy cross-border banking)

Canadian bank account with low fees

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RBC Day to Day Banking
  • 12 debits per month; $1.25 each thereafter11
  • FREE Interac e-Transfers in Canada12
  • Award-winning RBC Mobile app13

View Details

Monthly fee: $0 for the first year14

$0 introductory monthly maintenance fee for 12 months. After the introductory period, a monthly fee of $4 CAD will apply unless other conditions are met. Transaction limits apply.

Monthly Fee: $4 CAD

Convenient, low-fee U.S. bank account

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Direct Checking
  • 10 debits per month; $1 per additional debit2
  • Use your Visa Debit card to shop or get cash at over 50,000 ATMs across the U.S.
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual fee: $0 for the first year14

0 introductory monthly maintenance fee for 12 months with an eligible credit card. After the introductory period, an annual fee of $39.50 USD with eStatements or $59.50 USD with paper statements will apply. Transaction limits apply.

Annual Fee with eStatements: $39.50 USD

$59.50 per year with paper statements.

Premium U.S. bank account with unlimited transactions

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Premium Checking
  • Unlimited transactions
  • Preferred foreign exchange rates
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual Fee with eStatements: $99.50 USD

$119.50 USD per year with paper statements.

No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards

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Visa Signature Black
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $04
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductoryAPR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate.6

U.S. credit card with accelerated rewards

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Visa Signature Black Plus
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1.5 Avion points per $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual Fee: $75 USD
AdditionalCard:$0
Purchase Rate: Low Introductory APR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate6.

A great rate on your U.S. dollars

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U.S. Preferred Money Market Savings10
  • Earn our best interest rates on your U.S. dollars
  • Save for an extended trip or a down payment on a vacation home

Monthly fee: $0

$1,000 USD minimum balance required.

$0 for the first year13

$4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking account.$39.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card. $0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Switch to RBC and get no monthly fee banking in Canada and the U.S. for 1 year! Go to any RBC branch in Canada to get everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Visit A Branch To Sign Up

$48 CAD + $99.95 USD for the first year

$4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account.
$99.95 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Credit Card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Go to any RBC branch in Canada to get everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Visit a Branch to Sign Up

$48 CAD + $174.95 USD for the first year

$4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account.
$174.95 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus Credit Card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Go to any RBC branch in Canada to get everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Visit a Branch to Sign Up

$48 CAD + $114.50 USD for the first year

$4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account.
$114.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus Credit Card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Go to any RBC branch in Canada to get everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Visit a Branch to Sign Up

Move and stay bundle

With the option to add a U.S. mortgage when you’re ready, this bundle is perfect for Canadian snowbirds or expats in the U.S. who:

  • Spend three or more months a year in the U.S.
  • Pay bills in U.S. dollars and want our best foreign exchange rates
  • Need no-fee1 access to cash at U.S. ATMs and make multiple debit transactions while in the U.S.

Are you an RBC Royal Bank client in Canada?

Yes, Of Course I Am
No, But I Want To Be

You’re in luck — now is a great time to switch to RBC!

Great! Here's what you’ll get with this Move and Stay cross-border banking bundle:

Premium U.S. bank account with unlimited transactions

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Premium Checking
  • Unlimited transactions
  • Preferred foreign exchange rates
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual fee with eStatements: $99.50 USD

$119.50 USD per year with paper statements.

No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards

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Visa Signature Black
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $04
Additionalcard: $0
Purchase rate: Low introductoryAPR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate.6

U.S. credit card with accelerated rewards

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Visa Signature Black Plus
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1.5 Avion points per $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $75 USD
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductory APR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is Prime Rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate6.

A great rate on your U.S. dollars

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U.S. Preferred Money Market Savings10
  • Earn our best interest rates on your U.S. dollars
  • Save for an extended trip or a down payment on a vacation home

Monthly fee: $0

$1,000 USD minimum balance required.

$99.50 USD annually

$99.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Take 5 minutes and apply online for everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Apply For This Bundle Now

Or

Apply At Your Branch

$174.50 USD annually

$174.50 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus credit card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Take 5 minutes and apply online for everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Apply For This Bundle Now

Or

Apply At Your Branch

Here’s what you’ll get with this Move and Stay bundle:
(You’ll need a Canadian RBC account to enjoy cross-border banking)

Canadian bank account with low fees

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RBC Day to Day Banking
  • 12 debits per month; $1.25 each thereafter11
  • FREE Interac e-Transfers in Canada12
  • Award-winning RBC Mobile app13

View Details

Monthly fee: $4 CAD

Premium U.S. bank account with unlimited transactions

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Premium Checking
  • Unlimited transactions
  • Preferred foreign exchange rates
  • Open an account using your Canadian address

Annual fee with eStatements: $99.50 USD

$119.50 USD per year with paper statements.

No annual fee4 U.S. credit card with rewards

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Visa Signature Black
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent5
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $04
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductoryAPR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is prime rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the prime rate.6

U.S. credit card6 with accelerated rewards

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Visa Signature Black Plus
  • Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
  • Earn 1.5 Avion points per $1 spent7
  • Apply using your Canadian credit history

Annual fee: $75 USD
Additionalcard:$0
Purchase rate: Low introductory APR

0% introductory APR for 6 months. After the introductory period, the Annual Percentage Rate which is Prime Rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% based on your credit worthiness will apply. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate8.

A great rate on your U.S. dollars

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U.S. Preferred Money Market Savings10
  • Earn our best interest rates on your U.S. dollars
  • Save for an extended trip or a down payment on a vacation home

Monthly fee: $0

$1,000 USD minimum balance required.

$48 CAD + $99.50 USD annually

$4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking account. $99.50 USD/year thereafter for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black credit card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Go to any RBC branch in Canada to get everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Visit A Branch To Sign Up

$48 CAD + $174.95 USD for the first year

$4 CAD/month thereafter for the RBC Day to Day Banking Account.
$174.95 USD/year for the RBC Bank U.S. Premium Checking Account with eStatements and U.S. Visa Signature Black Plus Credit Card.
$0 USD/month for the Preferred Money Market Savings Account with a $1,000 minimum balance.

Go to any RBC branch in Canada to get everything you need to bank in the U.S.!

Visit A Branch To Sign Up

Ways RBC Cross-Border Banking will impress you

Sign in to online or mobile banking once to see all of your RBC accounts, including your U.S. bank account and credit card.

Move up to $25,000 — instantly and for free7 — between your RBC Canadian and U.S. bank accounts.

Use your U.S. debit card to get cash at over 50,000 no-fee1 ATMs across the U.S., including at Walgreens, CVS and Target.

Find a No-Fee U.S. ATM

If a U.S. credit card and bank account isn’t enough, enjoy perks and discounts from hotels, resorts and retailers across Canada and the U.S.

With one of our U.S. credit cards4 in your wallet, you’ll save money on your U.S. purchases.

There’s no other U.S. bank account for Canadians that lets you bank and borrow in all 50 states.

Apply for a U.S. credit card, loan or mortgage with us8 — we’ll use your credit history from back home!

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Buying property south of the border?8

Get pre-approved to buy in all 50 states using your Canadian credit history — just one way we make buying in the U.S. simple and painless.

  • Choose a 3- ,5-, 7- or 10-year term with a 30-year amortization15
  • Reduce the upfront impact of foreign exchange costs with just a 20% down payment plus closing costs
  • Enjoy the convenience of no pre-payment restrictions. Make penalty free, lump sum payments any time

Special offer: Save up to $4,500 USD in closing costs9 on a U.S. mortgage. Apply by October 31, 2024.

We’re with you each step of the way
See how we’re helping Canadians buy in the U.S.

We built RBC U.S. HomePlusTM Advantage exclusively for Canadians to provide full-service support through every step of the U.S. home buying process.

As a Canadian buying a home in the U.S., you have some unique needs and probably lots of questions. Take the guesswork out of the equation and let us be your guide.

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RBC Cross-Border Banking - Your Key to Living the Cross-Border Dream (27) Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.
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There is no fee associated with accessing these ATMs but standard account charges and transaction limitations will apply. If you access ATMs other than those identified in our ATM locator (www.rbcbank.com/atms) fees may apply. During the process, you will be notified of the fee and will be required to accept the fee if you desire to complete the transaction. For fee information, refer to the Personal Schedule of Fees for details.

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Debit transaction charges do not include service charges and online fund transfers such as a transfer to a deposit account, a credit card payment and north and south transfers from an RBC Royal Bank account and RBC Bank account in the same name

3.

Offer period is November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2024 (“Offer Period”). To qualify, client must be a new RBC Bank client, defined as an individual who has not been a primary or secondary account holder on any RBC Bank (U.S.) checking account for the 18 months prior to the start of the Offer Period (“Eligible Personal Client”). Eligible Personal Client must open a new RBC Bank personal checking account and apply for an RBC Bank credit card on the same business day and both accounts must be opened in the name of the Eligible Personal Client. RBC Bank will waive the checking monthly or annual fee for 1 year from account open date (“Offer”). All other terms and conditions continue to apply on all RBC Bank products, including funding requirements and other applicable fees. Offer cannot be combined with any other RBC Bank checking offers. Employees of Royal Bank of Canada and their affiliates do not qualify for this offer. Offer is available only during the Offer Period. Offer can be changed or withdrawn at any time. Only one offer per Eligible Personal Client.

4.

All loans and lines of credit are subject to approval. Additional credit card transaction fees will apply as follows: Balance Transfers – Either $10 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (after the end of the introductory period, the maximum fee is $99). The Balance Transfer fee has no maximum during the introductory period (first 6 monthly billing cycles); thereafter, this fee will be a maximum of $99 per Balance Transfer. Cash Advances – Either $5 or 3.5% of the amount of each Cash Advance, whichever is greater. While there are no foreign transaction fees for purchases in the U.S. or in USD, there may be foreign transaction fees for purchases conducted in a foreign currency. RBC Bank Foreign Transaction Fees: Visa Signature Black - 1.5% of the U.S. dollar amount of the transaction, Visa Signature Black Plus - Foreign transaction fee does not apply, Visa Platinum - 3.0% of the U.S. dollar amount of the transaction. Late Payment Fee – up to $35. Returned Payment Fee – up to $35. Annual Fee Visa Signature Black Plus – $75. Annual Percentage Rate is Prime Rate plus a margin between 9.99% and 16.74% for Visa Platinum and Visa Signature Accounts based on your credit worthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Prime Rate: As published in the Wall Street Journal; current rate is 8.50% as of July 27, 2023.

5.

Refer to the Avion Rewards Program Rules provided with your card for details. Avion points are not earned on balance transfers and cash advances.

6.

Prime Rate: As published in the Wall Street Journal; current rate is 8.50% as of July 27, 2023.

7.

Standard account charges may apply. Maximum transaction limits may apply and are subject to change. Availability of the money will depend on the time when it is sent from Royal Bank of Canada or RBC Bank. Transaction may not appear on your RBC Bank account transaction history until the following day but will reflect the date of transfer.

8.

Mortgages are subject to approval, including verification of acceptable income, credit worthiness and property valuations. Minimum and maximum property values and maximum loan-to-value ratios apply. Homeowner’s insurance is required for all loans and lines of credit and flood insurance is required if the property is located in a Special Flood Hazard area. Escrows may be required on mortgages. There are closing costs associated with mortgage products.

9.

Third party fees and fees related to other RBC Bank products or services may still apply. The $4,500 USD savings is for illustrative purposes only and includes examples of fees that other financial institutions typically charge foreign homebuyers in the U.S., including:

  • Typical origination fee of 0.50% to 1% of the loan amount
  • Typical application fee of $950 USD
  • Typical processing fee of $950 USD
  • Typical commitment fee of $500 USD
  • Typical underwriting fee of $500 USD
  • Typical foreign national premium of 1% to 2% of the loan amount

To qualify for this offer, a full and complete mortgage application must be submitted by October 31, 2024. Mortgages must fund within 120 days of the application date. Offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. Offer is only available to the following clients: new RBC Bank mortgage (first or second homes), investment properties, and refinance on a property that is owned free and clear. May not be combined with any other special offers.

10.

The Account disclosures in the Service Agreement for Personal Accounts state for each monthly statement period, you can make no more than six transfers to your other Accounts with us or payments to third parties via preauthorized or automatic transfers (including online transfers and bill payments and telephone transfers) or via checks, drafts, Visa Debit Card transactions or similar orders. If you make more than six such transfers in any statement period, we may charge an excess withdrawal fee against your Account. You can make unlimited withdrawals at ATMs during each statement period, provided they otherwise comply with our policies for ATM withdrawals. Please refer to the Personal Schedule of Fees for the Excessive Withdrawal Fee details.

11.

Debit Transactions in the Day to Day Banking and U.S. Personal Accounts: RBC Virtual Visa Debits, Third-party payment Debits, RBC Royal Bank loan payments, RBC Royal Bank mortgage payments, pre-authorized and self-serve RBC Royal Bank credit card payments and contributions to RBC investment accounts (such as GICs, Royal Mutual Funds, Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Education Savings Plans, Registered Disability Savings Plans and Tax-Free Savings Accounts) from your RBC Day to Day Banking Account or U.S. Personal Account are free of charge. All other Debit Transactions from these Accounts are counted as Debit Transactions towards the free monthly Debit Transactions included in the Account, and give rise to an Excess Debit Transaction Fee, if the total free monthly Debit Transactions are exceeded.

12.

There is a limit of 999 freeInterace-Transfer transactions per month per account; for everyInterace-Transfer transaction over the limit, you will be charged $1.Interace-Transfer transactions expire 30 days after they are sent and cannot be claimed by the recipient after this time. You have 15 days after theInterace-Transfer transaction is sent to cancel without charge. A $5Interace-Transfer Transaction Reclaim Fee is charged when a recipient does not accept it before it expires and the sender does not cancel the transaction before the 15-day cancellation period.

13.

RBC Royal Bank received the highest score in the 2017-2018 Canadian Banking App Satisfaction Studies and among Big Five Retail Banks in the 2016-2018 Canadian Retail Banking Satisfaction Studies of customers’ satisfaction. Visitjdpower.com/awards

14.

Offer period is January 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 (“Offer Period”). Offer is available for clients who open a new RBC Day to Day Banking account. To qualify, clients must open an RBC Day to Day Banking account and be a new RBC Bank client, defined as an individual who has not been a primary or secondary account holder on any RBC Bank (U.S.) checking account for the 18 months prior to the start of the Offer Period (“Eligible Personal Client”). Eligible Personal Client must open a new RBC Bank personal checking account and have or apply for an RBC Bank credit card at the same time before the end of the Offer Period. Checking account and credit card application must have the same accountholder(s) on both accounts. For eligible clients, the RBC Day to Day Banking account monthly fee of $4 will be waived for the first twelve (12) months upon account opening of the RBC Day to Day Banking account, plus RBC Bank will waive the checking monthly or annual fee for 1 year from account open date (“Offer”). All other terms and conditions continue to apply, including funding requirements and other applicable fees. Fees on all other RBC Bank products continue to apply, including fees on the RBC Bank Visa Signature Black Plus credit card. Offer cannot be combined with any other RBC Bank offers. Employees of Royal Bank of Canada do not qualify for this offer. Offer is available only during the Offer Period. Offer can be changed or withdrawn at any time. Only one offer per Eligible Personal Client. For complete offer details, including defined terms, please visit http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/cross-border-banking/_assets-custom/includes/terms-and-conditions.html (Opens in new window)

15.

3-, 5-, 7-, or 10-year term refers to the period of time the interest rate is set at the beginning of the loan period which is 30 years (360 months); after the initial fixed rate term, the interest rate will adjust every six (6) months. Example: 3-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) calculation assumes a $250,000 loan amount,5.625%interest rate,6.506%APR, with 20% down payment, amortized over 360 months =$1,439.14monthly payment. Example: 5-Year ARM calculation assumes a $250,000 loan amount,5.750%interest rate,6.399%APR, with 20% down payment, amortized over 360 months =$1,458.93monthly payment. Example: 7-Year ARM calculation assumes a $250,000 loan amount,5.875%interest rate,6.345%APR, with 20% down payment, amortized over 360 months =$1,478.84monthly payment. Example: 10-Year ARM calculation assumes a $250,000 loan amount,6.000% interest rate,6.220%APR, with 20% down payment, amortized over 360 months =$1,498.88monthly payment. Rates and payments are subject to increase after initial fixed period of loan. If the down payment is less than 20%, mortgage insurance may be needed on the loan. This could increase the monthly payment and the interest rate. Rates subject to increase after consummation.

The $4,500 USD in savings is based on an average loan of $450,000.

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