Bank Chequing Accounts and Packages | Scotiabank Canada (2024)

The Scotiabank $400 Cash Bonus Bundle Offer (the “Offer”) is available between March 1, 2024 and July 31, 2024 (the “Offer Period”) to individuals who open new eligible accounts. Subject to the conditions below, eligible customers can earn $350 when they open a new Preferred Package or Ultimate Package and complete certain qualifying transactions and an additional $50 boost when they open a new eligible Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Tax-Free Savings Account or First Home Savings Account (each an “Eligible Registered Account”) with either The Bank of Nova Scotia or Scotia Securities Inc. (together, “Scotiabank”) and complete certain qualifying transactions.

For the purposes of this Offer, the following Scotia registered accounts are eligible for the Offer: Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs, excluding locked-in plans such as LIRAs and LRSPs) (each an “RRSP”), Scotia Tax-Free Savings Accounts (each a “TFSA”) and Scotia First Home Savings Accounts (each a “FHSA”). Scotia RRIFs (including locked-in income plans), RESPs, RDSPs, and non-registered Scotia Investment Accounts are not eligible for the Offer.

$350 Cash Bonus for Preferred or Ultimate Package Conditions: To qualify for the $350 cash bonus (the “Package Bonus”), you must:

1. Open a new Ultimate Package or new Preferred Package (the “Eligible Chequing Account”) during the Offer Period; and

2. Complete any two (2) of the following activities in your Eligible Chequing Account within 60 days of Eligible Chequing Account opening:

  • Set up and clear at least one eligible automated and recurring direct deposit, such as payroll or pension, which will recur monthly for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months, or
  • Set up and clear a minimum of two (2) separate eligible recurring pre-authorized transactions with a minimum value of at least $50 per transaction which will each recur monthly for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months, or
  • Make at least one (1) eligible online bill payment of at least $50 through the Scotiabank Mobile App or through Scotia OnLine.

† Click here for a list of eligible direct deposits, pre-authorized transactions and online bill payments. Notwithstanding a transaction may be included in these lists, certain exclusions may still apply and Scotiabank reserves the right to modify these lists and to determine whether a specific direct deposit, pre-authorized transaction or bill payment is eligible for the Package Bonus. Fund transfers initiated to other Scotiabank accounts (one time or recurring, e.g. credit card or savings account), to chequing or savings accounts held at other financial institutions, or to payment processing firms, are not eligible for the Package Bonus.

$50 Registered Account Bundle Conditions: To qualify for the $50 cash bonus (the “Bundle Bonus”), you must meet the conditions for the $350 Package Bonus, and:

1. During the Offer Period and within 60 days of opening your Eligible Chequing Account, open a New Eligible Registered Account; and

2. Complete any one (1) of the following activities in your Eligible Registered Account within 60 days of Eligible Registered Account opening:

  • Set up and clear a recurring pre-authorized contribution (PAC) from any Scotiabank personal bank account of at least $50 total per month into your new Eligible Registered Account, which must recur monthly for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months, or
  • Contribute or transfer in a minimum qualifying Investment amount of $3,000 into your new Eligible Registered Account and maintain that minimum qualifying investment amount for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months.

Eligibility and Exclusions: Individuals who are currently holders of, or who were previously holders within the last two (2) years of, a Scotiabank Chequing Account are not eligible for the Package Bonus. “Scotiabank Chequing Account” means any of the following accounts: Ultimate Package, Preferred Package, Scotia One Account, Basic Plus Bank Account, Basic Banking Plan, Basic Bank Account, Momentum Chequing, Power Chequing, Scotia One Service, Scotia Value, Student Banking Advantage Plan. Employees of Scotiabank are also not eligible for these Offers. In order to qualify for the Bundle Bonus the individual cannot have held the same type of Eligible Registered Account (as that opened during the Offer Period) with Scotiabank in the six (6) months preceding the Offer Period.

General Terms: Provided all Package Bonus conditions outlined above have been met, the $350 Package Bonus will be deposited to the Eligible Chequing Account within approximately nine (9) months from Account open date. Provided all the Bundle Bonus conditions outlined above have been met, the additional $50 Bundle Bonus will be deposited to your Eligible Chequing Account within approximately thirteen (13) months from the Eligible Registered Account open date. You have 24 months from the date you believe you have fulfilled the Offer conditions to notify us if you have not received the applicable cash bonus so that we may confirm your eligibility.

For either cash bonus to be fulfilled, the Eligible Chequing Account and the Eligible Registered Account, as applicable, must be open and in good standing until the time of payout of the cash bonus. The Eligible Chequing Account is not in "good standing" if any of the following conditions are not met: (i) it has a negative balance exceeding the authorized overdraft limit, (ii) it has been in continuous overdraft for a period of three (3) consecutive months, or (iii) the Account holder is in breach of the Account agreement with Scotiabank. For purposes of this Offer, an Eligible Registered Account is not in 'good standing' if the account holder is in breach of the Eligible Registered Account agreement. Customers are responsible to confirm their contribution limits noted on their most current Notice of Assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency prior to making any contribution to their Eligible Registered Account(s). Scotiabank is not responsible for any contribution over a customer’s limit in connection with this Offer. For a spousal RRSP, the Bundle Bonus will be paid into the Eligible Chequing Account opened by the contributor.

This Offer is non-transferable and may not be duplicated. Limit of one (1) Package Bonus and one (1) Bundle Bonus per customer, regardless of the number of Eligible Chequing Accounts or Eligible Registered Accounts opened. If multiple Eligible Chequing Accounts or Eligible Registered Accounts are opened, only the first Eligible Chequing Account or first Eligible Registered Account opened, as applicable, will qualify for the respective Package Bonus or Bundle Bonus. For joint accounts, only one (1) $350 Package Bonus and one (1) $50 Bundle Bonus, as applicable, will be applied to the primary account holder’s Eligible Chequing Account. All rates, fees, features and benefits are subject to change. This Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers.

Bank Chequing Accounts and Packages | Scotiabank Canada (2024)

FAQs

What is a chequing account in Canada? ›

You can use a chequing account to manage your day-to-day transactions. It usually has lower transaction fees than a savings account. Chequing accounts usually: include the use of a debit card to access your money at automated teller machines (ATMs) include the use of a debit card to make purchases in-store.

What is the balance required for Scotiabank Ultimate Package? ›

Registered trademarks of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license. Interac e-Transfer is a registered trade-mark of Interac Corp. Used under license. The Ultimate Package monthly account fee is waived if a minimum daily closing balance of $6,000 is maintained for the entire month in the Ultimate Package.

Is preferred package a chequing account? ›

Scotiabank Chequing Account” means any of the following accounts: Ultimate Package, Preferred Package, Scotia One Account, Basic Plus Bank Account, Basic Banking Plan, Basic Bank Account, Momentum Chequing, Power Chequing, Scotia One Service, Scotia Value, Student Banking Advantage Plan.

What are 3 differences between a chequing account and a savings account? ›

Savings accounts pay interest on balances. Checking accounts generally don't, and the ones that do tend to offer very low interest rates. Both types of accounts allow direct deposit of your paycheck, are federally insured up to $250,000 and may give you access to Mobile and Online Banking.

Can you withdraw money from a chequing account? ›

You can use your chequing account to conduct the following transactions: Deposits (cash and cheques) Withdraw money (at ATMs, bank tellers, etc.)

What is a checking account called in Canada? ›

Types of Bank Accounts in Canada

A chequing account and a savings account are the two most common types of personal bank accounts in Canada. As a newcomer here, you will most likely want to have both accounts.

What is a package bank account? ›

A Packaged Bank Account is an account which comes with additional insurance benefits and features in return for a monthly fee. Our Packaged Bank Accounts typically offer travel insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and mobile phone insurance, and could potentially save you money on these types of products.

What is the minimum balance for Scotiabank chequing account? ›

Summary of Best Scotiabank Chequing Accounts
Bank AccountMonthly Maintenance FeeMinimum Deposit Requirement
Scotiabank Basic Plus Bank Account$11.95$3,000
Scotiabank Student Banking Advantage Plan$0$0
Scotiabank Getting There Savings Program For Youth$0$0
Scotiabank Basic Bank Account$3.95None
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How to avoid Scotiabank fees? ›

You can get your monthly account fee waived on select chequing accounts if you maintain the minimum daily closing balance or more for that account at the end of each day of the month. To help avoid additional transaction fees, Scotiabank offers unlimited transactions on select chequing accounts.

What age is a senior at Scotiabank? ›

Being a senior has its benefits

Seniors are eligible for reduced fees on many accounts. Explore our chequing discounts for those aged 60+.

What is the best bank in Canada? ›

The 10 best banks in Canada
  • 💵 Best for chequing: BMO Performance Plan (Sign up)
  • 💰 Best bank for saving: EQ Bank (Sign up)
  • 📈 Best bank for investing: CIBC Investor's Edge (Sign up)
  • 🌱 Best bank app for kids: Mydoh by RBC review.
  • 🏡 Best bank for mortgages: RBC Royal Bank.
  • 🤝 Best bank for loans: TD Bank.

What is the disadvantage of having funds in a chequing account? ›

Fees – many checking accounts come with additional costs such as maintenance fees, ATM withdrawal fees and transaction fees. Overdraft fees – overdraft fees, when the balance goes below zero, are determined by each individual bank, making them difficult to understand and often very expensive.

Do I have to pay taxes on my checking account in Canada? ›

Interest from a bank account is usually taxable income and you have to report it on your return. If your interest income is over $50, you'll receive a T5 slip (and an RL-3 if you're in Québec) from your bank.

Can I withdraw all my money from my checking account? ›

Generally, bank customers can take as much money out of their bank accounts as they want -- it's their money.

How can you avoid a monthly maintenance fee? ›

8 ways to avoid monthly checking fees
  1. Sign up for direct deposit.
  2. Find a bank that doesn't charge monthly fees.
  3. Meet the minimum balance requirement.
  4. Open another account at the same bank.
  5. Take advantage of mobile banking.
  6. Meet the minimum debit card usage.
  7. Ask for fee forgiveness.
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Is a chequing account the same as a debit card? ›

Debit cards and checking accounts go together like peanut butter and jelly. But just like the condiments, they're not the same thing. One is a tool for accessing your money, while the other is a type of deposit account for everyday spending.

What is a chequing account in USA? ›

A U.S. chequing account (referred to as a checking account in America) is simply a chequing account that allows you to deposit and withdraw U.S. funds. Because you want to keep the U.S. funds on hand, there's no need to convert it to Canadian funds or pay the currency exchange rates to do so.

Who uses a chequing account? ›

People typically use checking accounts for things like automatic bill payments and making purchases. People also use checking accounts to cash checks and receive direct deposits.

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