How do I sign up for government payments with direct deposit?

There are two ways to receive direct deposit payments from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or Revenu Québec:

From your Web browser:

1. Sign in to your online bank.
2. Select Products and services in the menu on the left. Then select the Bank accounts section.
3. Click Start under the Direct deposit registration section.
4. Follow the instructions.

Watch our demo to learn how to enroll in direct deposits in your online bank.

From the National Bank app:

1. Sign in to the National Bank app.
2. Click Products and services in the main menu.
3. Select Sign up to direct deposit with the CRA or Revenu Québec.
4. Follow the instructions.

Watch our demo to learn how to enroll in direct deposits in the mobile app.

Good to know: We do not process any of the applications submitted. Your registration will be forwarded to the CRA and/or Revenu Québec, who will process your file according to their deadlines.

Contact the relevant government authority to get updates on the status of your application, or to learn about your next deposit.

• Canada Revenue Agency: 1-800-959-7383
• Revenu Québec: 1-800-267-6299

For more information:

• View the list of payments eligible for direct deposit.
• Check if you are eligible to enroll in direct deposits.