Cross-Border Banking Bundle
Convenient U.S. Bank Account
RBC Bank U.S. Direct Checking
No Annual Fee2 U.S. Credit Card with Rewards
RBC Bank U.S. Visa Signature Black
- Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
- Earn 1 RBC Reward point for every $1 spent8
- Apply using your Canadian credit history
- Get emergency cash and card replacement.
- Enjoy travel perks such as signature concierge services to scheduled events and access to tickets.
- You’re covered by Visa’s Zero Liability Policy9 protecting you against unauthorized use.
Annual Fee: $02
Additional Card: $0
Purchase Rate: Low Introductory APR
Day to Day Canadian Bank Account
RBC Day to Day Banking
RBC Bank U.S. Visa Signature Black
- Make transactions in U.S. dollars and save on foreign transaction fees
- Earn 1 RBC Reward point for every $1 spent8
- Apply using your Canadian credit history
- Get emergency cash and card replacement.
- Enjoy travel perks such as signature concierge services to scheduled events and access to tickets.
- You’re covered by Visa’s Zero Liability Policy9 protecting you against unauthorized use.
Annual Fee: $02
Additional Card: $0
Purchase Rate: Low Introductory APR
$0 for the First Year
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Go to any RBC branch in Canada to get everything you need to bank in the U.S.!
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Existing RBC Client Offer
Take 5 minutes and apply online for both the U.S. bank account and credit card
- You already have your Canadian bank account. Now get your $0 U.S. bank account and credit card for 1 year17
- Don't forget to have your ID and SIN handy when you apply
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RBC Bank is RBC Bank (Georgia), National Association (“RBC Bank”), a wholly owned U.S. banking subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, and is a member of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). U.S. deposit accounts are insured by the FDIC up to the maximum amount permissible by law. U.S. banking products and services are offered and provided by RBC Bank. Canadian banking products and services are offered and provided by Royal Bank of Canada. All deposit accounts, loans and lines of credit are approved by RBC Bank. U.S. deposit accounts are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (“CDIC”). 8081 Arco Corporate Dr, Suite 400. Raleigh, NC 27617. www.rbcbank.com
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Offer period is January 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025 (“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)
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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 7.75% as of November 8, 2024.
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A 2.5-3.5% foreign transaction fee is charged on U.S. purchases by most Canadian credit and debit cards but is not charged on U.S. purchases with the RBC Bank Visa Signature Black credit card- a savings of over $40 on $1600 in U.S. spending. An RBC Bank Direct Checking account (with eStatements) has an annual maintenance fee of $39.50 USD after the first year.
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No foreign transaction fees or transfer fees will be charged. Foreign exchange rates apply when converting currencies. 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 account transaction history until the following day but will reflect the date of transfer.
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There is no fee associated with accessing these ATMs but standard account charges apply.
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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.
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Subject to the maximum extent permitted by law. Amount of coverage is based on the account balance and account ownership. For details visit www.fdic.gov
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Refer to the Avion Rewards Program Rules and Conditions provided with your credit card for details. Avion points are not earned on balance transfers and cash advances.
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Visa's Zero Liability Policy covers U.S. issued cards only and does not apply to commercial credit cards, ATM transactions, or PIN transactions not processed by Visa. Cardholder must notify card issuer promptly of any unauthorized use. Consult issuer for additional details or visit www.rbc.com/security.
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Prime Rate: As published in The Wall Street Journal; current rate is 7.75% as of November 8, 2024.
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Debit Transactions in the RBC 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 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.
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RBC Mobile and RBC Online Banking are operated by Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Direct Investing Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
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Overdraft Protection is an optional feature that may be added to your account. Subject to credit approval. Overdraft interest charge applies if used. If an account is overdrawn, a deposit is required to be made at least once each month, in an amount that will cover the monthly overdraft interest.
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All insurance is subject to limitations and exclusions. Insurance products are offered by Visa and are not insured by the FDIC or any federal government agency and are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, any bank or bank affiliate.
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Federal regulations and the Personal Services Agreement limit the number of the following types of withdrawals and transfers from a savings or money market account to a total of six (6) each monthly statement period: automatic or pre-authorized transfers, telephone transfers, Online and Mobile Banking transfers or payments or, if checks or debit cards are allowed on the account, check, draft and point-of-sale transactions. If you repeatedly exceed the limit, we may close or convert your savings or money market account to a different account type. An RBC Bank checking account is required to open a Preferred Money Market Savings account or a Personal Savings account.
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APY (Annual Percentage Yield) is accurate as of March 1, 2020. APY’s are subject to change at any time after the guarantee date and are not tied to an index. Standard account fees may reduce earnings. Offer is available only to RBC Bank clients on personal accounts. Non-personal and business accounts do not qualify. Preferred Money Market Savings account must be opened and funded by April 30, 2020 to qualify for these exclusive rates. Rates are effective through July 31, 2020. Minimum deposit must be new money not currently on deposit with RBC Bank. Maximum new deposit per client is $5 million without prior consent from RBC Bank. It may take up to two business days from date of deposit for rate to apply.
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Offer period is January 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025 (“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.