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Salary direct deposit
Receive your income directly into your chequing account: salaries, pensions, etc.
What are the benefits of salary direct deposit?
Practical
No need to transfer money from one account to another, or go to a branch to deposit your paycheque.
Fast
You automatically receive your salary in your bank account on the same day of the deposit.
Secure
Your salary is transferred securely through a banking institution to avoid the risk of loss or theft.
How do I set up salary direct deposit?
Activating salary direct deposit is easy. All you need to do is give a specimen cheque to your employer or the organization that pays your income.* Here’s how to download a specimen cheque:
From your online bank
- Sign in
- Select your account
- Select the Options tab
- Click Download a specimen
With the National Bank app
- Sign in to the National Bank app
- Select your account and click More
- Click Download a specimen cheque
*Your employer or the organization that pays your income may ask you to complete and sign a form and attach your specimen cheque.
Sign up for direct deposit for government payments
You can receive your benefits, credits, and other government payments automatically into your account of choice.
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