A member of our National Bank Business Central® team will contact you within 2 business days after your request to activate your account.
Open a business bank account
Find the right accounts and packages that best suit your business needs.
Our CAD, USD and other business accounts
Whether it's for your CAD operations, your international transactions or your investments, we have the account that meets your business needs.
- All accounts
- Digital Package
- Hybrid Package
- Premium Package
- USD account
- Business Investment Account
- Foreign currency accounts
Digital Package
| Monthly fee | $7 |
Hybrid Package
| Monthly fee | $10 |
Premium Package
| Monthly fee | $100 |
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Unlimited digital transactions2
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100 assisted transactions6
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Unlimited cheque deposits by ABM, mobile,3 and scanner4
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Unlimited outgoing Interac e-Transfer® transactions5
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Included deposits of $25,000 in bills and $500 in coins
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Unlimited batch deposits processed on the next business day, included with Clover payment solutions8
USD account
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No foreign exchange fees
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Overview of your U.S. dollar transactions with our online banking services
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Transaction fees are based on your transactions*
* $8 US/month minimum if your transaction fees total less than this amount in a month.
Business Investment Account (BIA)
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Low interest rates
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Access to your money at all times
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Free and unlimited deposits
Foreign currency accounts
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Available in 15 foreign currencies
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Simplified international operations
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Reduced risk relating to fluctuating exchange rates
Premium Package
| Monthly fee | $100 |
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Unlimited digital transactions2
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100 assisted transactions6
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Unlimited cheque deposits by ABM, mobile,3 and scanner4
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Unlimited outgoing Interac e-Transfer® transactions5
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Included deposits of $25,000 in bills and $500 in coins
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Unlimited batch deposits processed on the next business day, included with Clover payment solutions8
USD account
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No foreign exchange fees
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Overview of your U.S. dollar transactions with our online banking services
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Transaction fees are based on your transactions*
* $8 US/month minimum if your transaction fees total less than this amount in a month.
Business Investment Account (BIA)
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Low interest rates
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Access to your money at all times
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Free and unlimited deposits
Foreign currency accounts
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Available in 15 foreign currencies
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Simplified international operations
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Reduced risk relating to fluctuating exchange rates
For a complete breakdown of all fees, including transaction fees, consult our Fee guide - Banking services for businesses (PDF).
How do I open a business account?
Choose your package and click Open an account. Complete the request by following the instructions.7
To open your account, we will need your personal information to verify your identity. We will also ask you for information about your business.
Checklist for required documents
How do I transfer my business account to National Bank?
Choose your package and open your account.
Download our transfer kit. It provides a step-by-step guide to make the transfer of your account easier.
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Fee Guide - Banking Solutions for the Self-Employed
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® Mastercard, is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank.
® NATIONAL BANK BUSINESS CENTRAL is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada.
® Interac e-Transfer is a registered trademark of Interac Corp. Used under licence.
*For the monthly fee to be waived, you must maintain a minimum daily balance of $80,000 in the account linked to your plan throughout the month.
1. Eligible credit card: National Bank Business Platinum Mastercard®. Subject to credit approval by National Bank. Certain conditions apply.
2. Electronic transactions are transactions carried out in Canadian dollars at our ABMs, a participating merchant, through our online banking services or those related to certain operations in your account. The Around-the-Clock Depository Service is no longer considered electronic transactions.
3. You must be signed up for our online banking services.
4. A compatible scanner must be purchased separately at the client’s expense.
5. To use the Interac e-Transfer® service, you must be signed up for online banking services. Funds must be transferred to a bank account held at a participating Canadian financial institution. Interac e-Transfer service fees of $1.50 and transaction (debit) fees will be charged for transactions that exceed the number included in your package.
6. Assisted transactions are carried out with a representative in the branch, through the Around-the-Clock Depository Service or through the issuing of a cheque.
7. To make an application for an online account, you must have online access to an active personal account at a Canadian financial institution. If so, we will identify you and begin the process of opening your online bank account. Please note, however, that we will not be able to finalize the account opening online. An expert will contact you within 1 to 2 business days to confirm your identity, assess your needs and activate your account. You will then need to visit a branch to pick up your debit card.
8. Applicable to batches deposited into a National Bank account for clients who hold a Clover payment solution. Additional fees for Clover service may apply. For more details, please refer to the Payment solutions for businesses.
9. Excluding deposits via the currency processing service or requiring a client number linked with the depository service.
