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Advice for newcomers to Canada

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Welcome to your new home! ATB is here to help you find solutions to your questions as a newcomer to Canada.

Your guide to banking and finances in Canada.

Good Advice for newcomers to Canada is ATB’s home for helpful advice, resources and everything you need to start your Canadian journey. Find information on how to open a newcomer bank account, how to avoid fraud, and everything you need to know about credit for newcomers to Canada.

Getting comfortable in your new home

Banking terms newcomers need to know

Find clear, helpful explanations of common banking terms in Canada in this glossary.

How to open a bank account in Canada

Learn how to open a bank account as a newcomer to Canada with this helpful guide from ATB.

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Avoiding fraud in Canada as a newcomer

People new to Canada are often targets of fraud. Learn how to identify and avoid fraud.

Free anti-fraud training

Security awareness training that will help you recognize and defeat some of the most common tactics cybercriminals use—and it only takes 35 minutes to complete.

Banking tips

What to know about credit if you’re new to Canada

Understand the basics of credit in Canada, including how to get a score and what it does.

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How to build your credit score in Canada

Take the confusion out of building a strong credit score as a newcomer to Canada with these steps.

A guide to sending money safely home from Canada

Learn about different ways to send money from Canada to loved ones around the world.

ATB New to Canada Banking

Explore solutions tailored to help newcomers reach their financial goals faster.

Discover more resources for newcomers