Canadian Bank Accounts and Visa

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bholtby Active member

Member since 20 November 2011

bholtbyActive member07 April 2012 17:13:39

We're wondering what options we have with respect to our bank accounts and visa in Canada. Can we keep our accounts (chequing, savings, etc.) as well as our Visa cards? Has anyone investigated the banks here? We're with TD and CIBC.

Thanks
Cheryn anbd Bruce

FromMontrealWithLove Active member

Member since 02 February 2012

FromMontrealWithLoveActive member17 April 2012 17:29:23

Hi Cheryl and Bruce,
I am also with TD and my accounts remain as they are (for now). I added an account in U.S. funds called ''Borderless'' account and will transfert to Ecuador as needed. Since I am on Internet banking, it is extreeemely easy. You transfer from cdn $ to U.S. when the price is right:) and then request a tranfer of U.S. $ to your bank in Ecuador (for large sums or visas). Or simply use your client card to withdraw U.S. $ in Ecuador from your U.S. account as needed. Mitri

escapingoth Active member

Member since 29 March 2013

escapingothActive member23 April 2013 22:17:51

Question regarding charge cards mainly for me anyways Visa.

I was just on the Tame Airlines website and they would only take an Ecuador Visa for payment. This started me thinking is there any problems with using your Canadian/American registered visa in Ecuador.

Thanks
Hans

Themiddleoftheworld Contributor

Member since 18 March 2013

ThemiddleoftheworldContributor23 April 2013 23:06:56

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@escaping Goth.

This is a known issue with Tame right now. Their web portal is not functioning correctly. Not only can you not book with international cards right now, you can not book online period. For another one of my clients I had to go to the Tame Puntas De Venta and book on behalf of my clients in person.

If needed email me and I can do this for you also. Quito to Cuenca right?

Mike

escapingoth Active member

Member since 29 March 2013

escapingothActive member24 April 2013 00:04:44

Thanks Mike
I managed to get it sorted.
Hans

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