Us dollar Canadian account to move money from US

Moving Here
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Yes I’m aware of the taxes.

RBC can open it online for you. Tangerine as well. I’m not aware of other banks.

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Whats the typical exchange rate we get any idea, like compare to transferwise (which I found to be giving the best rate and quite smooth to use)?

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The big 5 won’t beat wise. I have used wise, OFX and knightsbridge. Best exchange from desc to asc - knightsbridge>OFX>wise

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I recently used Knightsbridge. Got the best rate possible. XE, Wise none of them could best it. Did it before the loonies started gaining ground.

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I’m moving to Vancouver next week, I have no foreign transaction fee credit card. Planning to open CAD bank account and transfer some USD to CAD.

I don’t think I will get a good exchange rate to get CAD in cash than exchanging from wise. Also, I have friends who can help me with some cash if I need. Is there any other reason I should bring CAD in cash with me from US?