The EQ Bank Card was designed to bring together savings growth and everyday convenience. It’s a reloadable prepaid Mastercard connected to the EQ Bank Savings Plus Account, offering flexible access to your money, digital control, and secure spending. Below, you’ll find how to apply, who it’s best for, and what to know before getting started. Basic Requirements To apply for the EQ Bank Card, applicants must: Have an active EQ Bank Savings Plus Account; Be a Canadian resident (except in Quebec, where the card is not currently available); Be 18 years of age or older; Provide valid identification and proof of address. The EQ Bank Card follows a prepaid structure, so it’s not a credit product. Approval is based on account verification rather than credit history, and the entire process can be completed digitally in just a few minutes. Step-by-Step Application Guide Open an EQ Bank Savings Plus Account through the official website or the EQ Bank mobile app (available for Android and iOS). Complete identity verification by submitting the required documents and waiting for confirmation. Request your EQ Bank…

The BRIM Financial Mastercard arrived on the shortlist for Canadian travellers because it advertised true no foreign transaction fees. For Canadians who spend abroad or plan to live overseas for months or years, foreign transaction fees can quickly add up. This review covers real-world experience using the BRIM Mastercard over several months while living in New Zealand, outlining how the card performs, how rewards work, app usability, alternatives, and whether it still makes sense after recent policy changes. Why many Canadians need a no-foreign-transaction-fee card Most Canadian credit cards charge a 2.5 percent foreign transaction fee on top of the exchange rate. A few cards waive that fee only when purchases are made in the United States. For travellers and expats who will spend outside the U.S., those fees become a major pain point. A genuine no-foreign-transaction-fee card can save hundreds or thousands over time, especially when living abroad or travelling long-term. Alternatives considered Home Trust Preferred Visa: No foreign transaction fees, but no points or cash back on foreign purchases. That lack of rewards was a deal-breaker for those…