Welcome, newcomers from Syria

For over 145 years, we have been helping new Canadians get a good financial start in Canada - from opening your first bank account to making that first big purchase, we are here for you. You can visit any RBC branch or call us and we can help you in your language of choice.

Banking Solutions to Get You Started

The RBC Newcomer Advantage1 is a banking program for newcomers designed to give you everything you need to get started in Canada financially, including:

Your first bank account

Your first bank account

Get an all-inclusive banking account with no monthly fee for 6 months2 and unlimited debit transactions3

Small safe deposit box

Small safe deposit box

(lock box) with fees waived for one year4

Your first credit card

Your first credit card

with no security deposit or credit history required5


More ways RBC is helping Syrian newcomers

Let Us Help You Build Your Life in Canada

We can help you get started. Get in touch with us today.