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RateBuddyBanking guide US DOLLAR BANKING

Compare USD Personal Accounts

Rates & fees
Features & eligibility

RateBuddy Banking InsightEditorial reviewed Sep 12, 2026

Choose around how you receive and use US dollars

If US dollars are part of your travel, income or regular spending, a dedicated account may make them easier to manage. The useful features depend on how you plan to receive and use the funds. Compare monthly fees, transfer options and conversion charges, and check whether the account supports the access and payments you need.

What to look for when comparing

Fees for holding a USD balance
Receiving and transferring US dollars
Conversion charges when currencies change
Payment and withdrawal options

RateBuddyOFFERS AT A GLANCE

Best Banking Offers — October 2026

CIBC Bank USA Smart Account™

Chequing Account

No currency conversion fees for depositing and withdrawing U.S. funds at CIBC Banking Centres.

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EQ Bank US Dollar Account

Savings Account

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Servus U.S. Pay-As-You-Go

Chequing Account

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ATB US Dollar Savings Account

Savings Account

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TD U.S. Daily Interest Chequing Account

Chequing Account

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RBC U.S. High Interest eSavings

Savings Account

Free online transfers to RBC accounts. No monthly fee. $3.00 USD fee for debits exceeding 1 per month.

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EQ Bank

CDIC Insured

EQ Bank US Dollar Account

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate 2.50%

Monthly fee $0.00

RBC Royal Bank

CDIC Insured

RBC U.S. High Interest eSavings

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate 0.25%

Monthly fee $0.00

Special offer Free online transfers to RBC accounts. No monthly fee. $3.00 USD fee for debits exceeding 1 per month.

ATB Financial

ATB US Dollar Savings Account

Regional USD

Interest rate 0.25%

Monthly fee $0.00

CIBC

CDIC Insured

CIBC US$ Personal Account

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate 0.05%

Monthly fee $0.00

BMO Bank of Montreal

CDIC Insured

BMO U.S. Dollar Premium Rate Savings Account

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate 0.05%

Monthly fee $0.00

ATB Financial

ATB US Dollar Chequing Account

Regional USD

Interest rate 0.00%

Monthly fee $2.95

National Bank of Canada

CDIC Insured

The USD Progress Account

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate (tiered) Up to 0.10% Rate varies based on balance.

Monthly fee $0.00

RBC Royal Bank

CDIC Insured

RBC U.S. Personal Banking

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate 0.00%

Monthly fee $3.00

TD Canada Trust

CDIC Insured

TD U.S. Daily Interest Chequing Account

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate 0.01%

Monthly fee $0.00

TD Canada Trust

CDIC Insured

TD Borderless Plan

Canada-wide USD

Interest rate 0.00%

Monthly fee $4.95