Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
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Tech Giant Apple dipping its toe into the world of credit cards
– ratesupermarket.ca
This week tech giant Apple announced they are getting into the business of credit cards. Powered by MasterCard and Goldman Sachs, ‘Apple Card,’ is touted as “the most significant change in the credit card experience in 50 years” by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The tag line in the media release is “Built on Simplicity, Transparency and Privacy, and Designed to Help Customers Lead a Healthier Financial Life.” Here is what we know about the card so far.
America First
The card will be available to residents of the United States starting this summer. There is no date for a Canadians launch of the card, but if we do get it the card will be available through our Apple wallet. Customers can opt for a virtual card or a physical laser-etched titanium card. Anyone already using Apple pay will be familiar with how the new ‘Apple Card,’ will work.
Easy sign up
As is with most Apple products ease of use is paramount. Apple says in minutes customers can sign up for Apple Card in the Wallet app, and start using it right away…
