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 | $8 |
Premium Package
| Monthly fee | $95 |
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
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 details on inclusions, see our full pricing guide in our 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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Duration of the promotion
From March 25 to June 30, 2025
Description of the promotion
Cashback of $250 following the opening of a business bank account and the addition of certain services and transactions (see below).
Basic eligibility conditions
- Open a business bank account and sign up for our Digital Business Package during the promotion period.
- Sign up for our online banking services within 60 days of opening the account.
- Make a deposit to the account within 60 days of opening it.
Payment of cashback
If all terms and conditions of the promotion are met, the cashback will be paid into the new business account no later than 4 months after it is opened.
Other conditions
- This promotion is intended for businesses that do not have a bank account at National Bank and have not had one within the past 12 months.
- This promotion may not be combined with any other promotion applicable to business bank accounts. However, it may be combined with a promotion applicable to credit cards or an eligible promotion applicable to other business products offered by National Bank.
- This promotion is not retroactive.
- The new business bank account must remain in good standing for 4 months after it is opened, in accordance with the conditions set out in the Agreement for Business Banking. For example, any monthly fees on the account must be paid.
- The business must keep the required products and services selected for at least 12 months. If this condition is not met, it will have to refund a portion of the cashback received in proportion to the term remaining.
- The promotion may be modified, extended or cancelled at any time, without prior notice.
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® INTERAC e-TRANSFER is a registered trademark of Interac Corp. Used under licence.
1. 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. If you exceed the transfer limit specified in your package, a service charge of $1.50 may apply when sending money by Interac e-Transfer.
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.