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Accounts and packages

Chequing accounts

Simplify how you manage your day-to-day finances with one of our flexible banking packages.

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Savings account

Great for short-term saving—access your funds at any time.

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Online solutions

Mobile app

Enjoy a range of practical features, from remote cheque deposits to Apple Pay^®.

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National Bank online

View all your accounts in one place and track your expenses by category to get a clear picture of your finances.

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Banking services

At a branch

We have 450 branches and 937 ABMs across Canada.

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We offer a wide range of services tailored to your lifestyle. Access them online or via your mobile device or stop by any branch!

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Opening an account

Reducing your banking fees

Planning a trip

Opening a joint account

Investing your money

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Little details that matter

Fees

For the fees associated with our products and services, consult the Fee Guide [PDF].

Contract governing personal deposit and investment accounts

For more information on the terms and conditions governing your new account, consult the Contract governing personal deposit and investment accounts document [PDF].

Basic banking services

For the terms and conditions governing whether a person may open an account or cash cheques and other items from the federal government, consult our guide to Basic Banking Services [PDF].

Access to funds policy

For details of our cheque hold policy, see the Access to Funds Policy [PDF].

Coercive tied selling

To understand what coercive tied selling is and what is not allowed, consult our pamphlet What you need to know about coercive tied selling [PDF].

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

Please refer to our page about Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC)

FCAC account selector tool

Discover the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)’s account selector tool to compare bank accounts.

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1. Transactions carried out at our ABMs, a participating merchant, through our online banking services (including our call centre) or those related to certain operations in your account.

2. Transactions carried out at our branches during normal business hours.