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Do I Need a U.S. Dollar Bank Account?
– ratesupermarket.ca
With the Canadian dollar hovering around $0.78 U.S., those who travel frequently to the U.S. (or just about every other country that accepts U.S. dollars over Canadian) are likely taking a financial hit with every purchase. If the cost of exchanging money back and force between currencies is putting a damper on your spending power, you may have considered getting a U.S. dollar account.
One of the biggest benefits to having a U.S. account is probably having the option to exchange money when the rates are good and hold onto those funds for when you need them. Ultimately, you’ll decrease your conversion fees and gain greater flexibility when spending money in the U.S.
However, there are a few different types of U.S. accounts, each with its own pros and cons. Here are four types of accounts you may consider opening:
A U.S. dollar chequing or savings account at a Canadian bank
You can easily set up a U.S. chequing or savings account at just about any Canadian bank. With this type of account, you can easily store and access your U…
