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Get ready for your next trip.

And start relaxing sooner, because you no longer need to notify Coast Capital when you’re leaving town. Plus, we’ve compiled our best tips below so you can have peace of mind on your travels.

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Bank on your own terms anywhere in the world.

Download the Coast Mobile® Banking app and complete everyday transactions like transferring money, paying bills, and checking balances on your mobile phone.

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Different ways to make purchases.

When you’re travelling, you should have multiple ways to pay for things, in case the card you’re using doesn’t work or you run out of cash.


Cash and Foreign Currency

If you prefer to have cash when travelling make sure to visit a Coast Capital branch or call our Advice Centre at 1.888.517.7000 at least 2 weeks before your trip to order foreign currency to avoid any issues. Please note that we don’t keep all foreign currencies on hand at all branches and have limited supplies.

Check out today’s in-branch foreign currency exchange rates.

Credit Cards

A credit card can be a great way to make larger purchases if you don’t like to carry cash. Plus, depending on the specific features of your credit card, you could benefit from perks like travel insurance.

Find out more about which Collabria credit card might be right for you.

Debit Card: Domestic Transactions

  • You can use your debit card in Canada to make purchases directly from participating merchants.
  • As a Coast member, you can access thousands of DING-Free ATMs nationwide. Just look for The Exchange Network or Acculink logos. Using these ATMs can avoid surcharges for cash withdrawals.
  • If you use an ATM on another network (i.e. Interac®) in Canada, please note that both Coast Capital and the ATM owner may charge you a fee.
  • Make sure you review our fees here to understand what we may charge.
Debit Card: International Transactions
  • When you’re travelling internationally, keeping a debit card handy can be a great emergency backup.
  • However, please note that there will be additional charges when you withdraw cash from international ATMs or making a merchant Point Of Sale (POS) purchase using your debit card.
  • Coast Capital charges $5.00 per international ATM withdrawal and fees ranging up to $5.00 for each international POS transaction depending on your account. You can review our fees here.
  • We also charge an International ATM or POS administration fee on international ATM and POS transactions of 2% on the transaction amount. The 'transaction amount' we use to calculate the administration fee is the amount of the POS or ATM request we receive and pay from your account to settle your international ATM or POS transaction. The ATM or POS request we receive is in Canadian dollars. Any currency conversion to calculate the Canadian dollar transaction amount is done by a third party in the electronic network your debit request comes through on. We do not set the rates for or complete those currency conversions. Additional fees or commissions charged by third parties involved in processing your international ATM or POS transaction will also be included in the transaction amount.
Lost or stolen debit card
Lost or stolen debit card

If you lose your card, make sure to lock it through digital banking.

To report a lost debit call us at 1.888.517.7000 Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm PT; Sun, 9am-5:30pm PT.

If you're calling after hours, choose the second menu option: "For lost or stolen debit cards, press 2."

Suspicious activity
Suspicious activity

If you notice any unauthorized activity on your accounts immediately call us to report it at 1.888.517.7000 Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm PT; Sun, 9am-5:30pm PT.

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Have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to order foreign currency call us toll-free at 1.888.517.7000 Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm; Sun, 9am-5:30pm or visit a nearby branch.


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