Opening US Bank Accounts for Canadians: Experiences with Chase and Bank of America
We provide our experience as Canadian ITIN holders opening savings accounts and credit cards at Chase and Bank of America in Seattle, WA.
How to Build Credit History in the US, for Canadians
We explain how to build credit history in the US using standard (credit limit increase, secured cards), and experimental (tradelines, credit builders) methods.
Best First US Credit Card for Canadians
Learn about the best first US credit card you should be applying for as a Canadian.
Cheapest Way to Convert Canadian Dollars to US Dollars
We provide an overview of methods to convert CAD to USD, including Simplii Financial bill payments, forex exchanges, remittance (Wise), and Norbert’s Gambit.
Which US Banks Allow Canadians to Apply for Credit Cards Using an ITIN?
Of 13 US credit card issuers, 3 allow you to apply with an ITIN (Cap1, Chase, Citibank), 2 with only passport/SIN (Amex, BoA), and 3 with cross-border banking (BMO, RBC, TD).
Compilation of US-to-Canada Mail Forwarders
We’ve compiled a table of mail forwarders which provide US addresses for receiving and sending US credit cards to Canada.
How to Get Certified True Copies of Your Passport During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has led to indefinite closure of Service Canada offices. One viable option to get Certified True Copies of your Passport is outlined in this article.
ITIN Application for Canadians: Do You Need to File a US Tax Return?
The ITIN Amazon KDP method may not be dead…yet. We discuss it here and present another solution for getting an ITIN: filing a US tax return.
How to Find a Mail-Forwarding Service for Sending US Credit Cards to Canada
A general strategy for vetting US-to-Canada mail forwarders: confirm no CMRA status with USPS, and that prohibited items list doesn’t include credit cards.