In Canada we have many financial institutions, banks, Credit Unions, Trust Companies and Finance Companies. They serve consumers' "day-to-day" banking needs.

• Accounts
• Automated Banking Machine (ABM)
• Bill Payment
• Cheques
• Direct Deposit
• Interac Direct Payment
• Telephone or Internet Banking

There is a great deal of free information available to you from your bank, including financial advice. The Canadian Bankers Association also offers a free series of publications, ranging from how to open an account, how to manage your money, how to use bank machines, and how to save for your children's education. You can call their toll-free number to obtain copies:
1-800-263-0231 or you can visit their web site at www.cba.ca