1. TD bank USA visa card 有$39 年费, 如果你有一个bordless的USD account, 而且keep $8000 以上balance, 无年费(for USD Visa card), 无monthly fee (for USD account);
2. 听说BMO的USD卡无年费 (It's N year ago).
3. 几乎所有的USA bank card can be used as Visa/MasterCard debit card. 你去边境上的 USA BANK (i.e HSBC USA, close to Cornwall)开个checking account就有了. 和canada bank的debit card一样,但是有visa or Master Card 的 logo在上面.
From Toronto Star Website (Jan. 31, 2011):
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/930925--what-are-the-benefits-of-a-u-s-dollar-credit-card
CIBC U.S. dollar VISA provides a monthly statement in U.S. dollars, commission-free travellers’ cheques, accident insurance, car rental discounts, and cash advances of up to $1,000 (U.S.), emergency card replacement and worldwide VISA acceptance.
• Annual fee (at Jan. 26): $35
• Annual interest rate (purchases):19.99 per cent
• Minimum $1,000 credit limit
• Three free additional cards
Royal Bank’s Visa Gold also offers U.S.-dollar statements, emergency travel assistance and insurance coverage, as well guaranteed hotel reservations and automatic enrolment in the RBC rewards program.
• Annual interest rate: 19.99 per cent
• Annual Fee: $65
• Additional card fee: $30
BMO U.S. dollar MasterCard provides emergency cash, roadside help, as well as identity theft prevention and assistance. The annual fee for the subsequent year will be rebated if at least $1,000 is charged to the card over the previous 12 months.
• Annual fee: $25
• Annual interest rate (purchases): 19.5 per cent
BMO Mosaik U.S. Dollar card offers standard features including a 19-day interest grace period. It carries a comparatively low interest rate but has a steep annual fee and tougher credit history requirements. There’s also a 1 per cent cash back option on purchases.
• Annual fee (primary card): $74
• Annual fee (extra cards): $5
• Annual interest rate (purchases): 11.40 per cent
TD U.S. dollar Visa has standard features including car rental discounts, purchase security and extended warranty protection, as well as delayed and lost baggage insurance.
• Annual fee: $39
• Annual interest rate (purchases): 19.99 per cent
• Up to three free additional cards