Banking brands in Montreal

Local banking brands in Montreal, Canada you'll actually see on shelves and signage.

Bank of China (Canada) (Similar) — BOC's Canadian subsidiary has a Montreal presence and avoids the usual FX markup for existing customers.
TD Canada Trust (Similar) — TD also operates in the US — if you bank with TD Bank at home, withdrawals here are usually fee-free.
RBC Royal Bank (Similar) — Canada's biggest bank. ATMs everywhere; decline the US-dollar conversion offer.
Scotiabank (Similar) — Part of the Global ATM Alliance, so BofA cards often avoid the usual fee.
RBC (Royal Bank) (Similar) — Largest Canadian bank by assets. Branches everywhere downtown.
SBI Canada Bank (Similar) — SBI's Canadian arm has a Montreal branch and handles India remittances at better rates than the big five.
RBC (Similar) — HSBC Canada absorbed by RBC in 2024 — UK cards fee-free at RBC.
Desjardins (Similar) — Quebec's credit-union network is bigger here than any national bank. Service in English is available but ask first.