Chequing Accounts


Practical Plan Account

Practical Plan Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $4.00[1]
Waived If: Monthly balance of $1500 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 10 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.60
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 Fee waived for youth, students, and seniors.

Plus Plan Account

Plus Plan Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $4.00[1]
Waived If: Monthly balance of $1500 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 30 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.60
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50[2]
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Fee waived for youth, students, and seniors.
2 One free E-Mail money transfer per month.

Performance Plan Account

Performance Plan Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $13.95[1]
Waived If: Monthly balance of $2500 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50[2]
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50[3]
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $5.45 for youth and students. Free for seniors.
2 One free non-BMO ABM withdrawal per month.
3 Two free E-Mail money transfers per month.

Premium Plan Account

Premium Plan Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $25.00[1]
Waived If: Monthly balance of $4500 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50[2]
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50[3]
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here

1 $16.50 for youth and students. $11.05 for seniors.
2 Ten free non-BMO ABM withdrawals per month.
3 Two free E-Mail money transfers per month.

Primary Chequing Account

Primary Chequing Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.60[1]
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $1.00 per month
Bank Book: $1.00 per month
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $0.75 each time a cheque is drawn on the account.

Interest Chequing Account

Interest Chequing Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $25000: 0.050%
$25000 to $59999.99: 0.150%
More than $60000: 0.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $1.00 per month
Bank Book: $1.00 per month
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $0.85 each time a cheque is drawn on the account.

CIBC Unlimited Chequing Account

CIBC Unlimited Chequing Account

From: CIBC


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $12.95
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here


CIBC Everyday Chequing Account

CIBC Everyday Chequing Account

From: CIBC


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $3.90
Waived If: Monthly balance of $1000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 20 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.60[1]
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.50 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Waived for students.

CIBC Advantage for Students Account

CIBC Advantage for Students Account

From: CIBC


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: Must be a full-time post-secondary student.
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.50 per month
Online:Website: Click here


Personal Chequing Account

Personal Chequing Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $5.00
Waived If: Monthly balance of $100 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Other Bank ABM Fee: $0.75
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $0.75
Foreign ABM Fee: $0.75
E-Mail Money Transfers: Not possible.
Personal Cheques: Not available.
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $5.00 per month
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: $-2.00 per month
Cheque Image Return: $-2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $1.50 for in-branch debit transactions. $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

RBC VIP Banking

RBC VIP Banking

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $30.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[2]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 22.50 for those 60 or older.
2 Free if using paperless record keeping.

RBC VIP Banking Account

RBC VIP Banking Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $30.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free[2]
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here

1 22.50 for those 60 or older.
2 Free if using paperless record keeping.

RBC Signature No Limit Banking Account

RBC Signature No Limit Banking Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $13.95
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here


RBC No Limit Banking Account

RBC No Limit Banking Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $10.95[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 6.95 for those 60 or older.

RBC Day to Day Banking Account

RBC Day to Day Banking Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $4.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: 15 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.50
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $0 for those 60 or older.

RBC No Limit Banking for Students Account

RBC No Limit Banking for Students Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: Must be a full-time post-secondary student.
Fees:Monthly Fee: $10.95
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here


RBC Student Banking Account

RBC Student Banking Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: Must be a full-time post-secondary student.
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: 25 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.50
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here


Scotia Powerchequing Account

Scotia Powerchequing Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $10000: 0.000%
$10000 to $24999.99: 0.025%
More than $25000: 0.050%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $3.95
Waived If: Monthly balance of $2000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 15 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.65
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Basic Banking Account

Basic Banking Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $3.95
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: 12 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.65
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $2.00 per month
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Basic Banking Plan Account

Basic Banking Plan Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $7.00
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: 50 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.65
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Scotia One Account

Scotia One Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $9.95
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Scotia Value Account

Scotia Value Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $11.95
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: 50 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.65
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Student Banking Advantage Plan Account

Student Banking Advantage Plan Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: Must be a full-time post-secondary student.
Fees:Monthly Fee: $1.25
Waived If: Monthly balance of $2000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Scotia Plus Account

Scotia Plus Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: 59 years old or older.
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Value Account

Value Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $3.95
Waived If: Monthly balance of $1000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 10 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.65
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $2.25 per month
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Value Plus Account

Value Plus Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $8.95[1]
Waived If: Monthly balance of $2000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 25 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.65
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $2.25 per month
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[2]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 No monthly fee for students.
2 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Infinity Account

Infinity Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $12.95
Waived If: Monthly balance of $3000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $2.25 per month
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Select Service Account

Select Service Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $24.95
Waived If: Monthly balance of $5000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: None
US/Mexico ABM Fee: None
Foreign ABM Fee: None
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Plan 60 Account

Plan 60 Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: 60 years old or older.
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.


Savings Accounts


Premium Rate Savings Account

Premium Rate Savings Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $60000: 1.000%
More than $60000: 2.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.85
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $1.00 per month
Bank Book: $1.00 per month
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here


CIBC Premium Growth Account

CIBC Premium Growth Account

From: CIBC


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $1000: 0.100%
$1000 to $2999.99: 0.100%
$3000 to $4999.99: 0.250%
More than $5000: 0.400%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: None[1]
Transaction Fee: $1.25[2]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.50 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 2 free transactions per month if 60 or older.
2 Fee waived for those 18 and younger.

CIBC Bonus Savings Account

CIBC Bonus Savings Account

From: CIBC


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.100%
More than $5000: 2.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 1 per month
Transaction Fee: $5.00
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.50 per month
Online:Website: Click here


HiSAVE Savings Account

HiSAVE Savings Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:3.400%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: You must have a bank account at another institution that allows you to write cheques to "link" with this account.
Fees:Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $0.75
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $0.75
Foreign ABM Fee: $0.75
E-Mail Money Transfers: Not possible.
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 $1.50 for in-branch debit transactions. $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

Premium Savings Account

Premium Savings Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:2.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: You must have a bank account at another institution that allows you to write cheques to "link" with this account.
Fees:Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $0.75
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $0.75
Foreign ABM Fee: $0.75
E-Mail Money Transfers: Not possible.
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 $1.50 for in-branch debit transactions. $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

Young Stars Savings Account

Young Stars Savings Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:2.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: 18 years old or younger.
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $0.75
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $0.75
Foreign ABM Fee: $0.75
E-Mail Money Transfers: $-1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

Investment Savings Account

Investment Savings Account

From: ING Direct


Annual Interest Rate:3.000%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: You must have a bank account at another institution that allows you to write cheques to "link" with this account.
Fees:Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Other Bank ABM Fee: None[1]
US/Mexico ABM Fee: Not possible.
Foreign ABM Fee: Not possible.
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 In addition, ING Direct will pay the fee charged by non-ING ABMs for up to four ABM transactions per month.

RSP Investment Savings Account

RSP Investment Savings Account

From: ING Direct


Annual Interest Rate:3.000%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: You must have a bank account at another institution that allows you to write cheques to "link" with this account.
Fees:Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Other Bank ABM Fee: None[1]
US/Mexico ABM Fee: Not possible.
Foreign ABM Fee: Not possible.
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 In addition, ING Direct will pay the fee charged by non-ING ABMs for up to four ABM transactions per month.

RBC High Interest eSavings

RBC High Interest eSavings

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:2.750%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $5.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Transfers between this account and other RBC accounts in your name are free.

RBC High Interest eSavings

RBC High Interest eSavings

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:2.750%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $5.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Transfers between this account and other RBC accounts in your name are free.

RBC Enhanced Savings

RBC Enhanced Savings

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.000%
$5000 to $9999.99: 0.200%
$10000 to $24999.99: 0.400%
$25000 to $59999.99: 0.500%
$60000 to $99999.99: 1.000%
More than $100000: 1.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 1 per month
Transaction Fee: $1.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $2.00 per month
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Cheques, transfers, withdrawals and in

RBC Day to Day Savings

RBC Day to Day Savings

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $1000: 0.100%
$1000 to $2999.99: 0.100%
$3000 to $4999.99: 0.250%
More than $5000: 0.400%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 1 per month
Transaction Fee: $1.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $2.00 per month
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Cheques, transfers, withdrawals and in

RBC Leo's Young Savers Account

RBC Leo's Young Savers Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $1000: 0.100%
$1000 to $2999.99: 0.100%
$3000 to $4999.99: 0.250%
More than $5000: 0.400%
Requirements:Age Restriction: 18 years old or younger.
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 15 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.50
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here


Scotia Gain Plan Investment Savings Account

Scotia Gain Plan Investment Savings Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.025%
$5000 to $9999.99: 0.050%
$10000 to $24999.99: 0.100%
$25000 to $59999.99: 0.200%
$60000 to $74999.99: 0.400%
More than $75000: 0.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 2 per month
Transaction Fee: $1.25
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $1.50 per month[2]
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.
2 Waived if you keep at least $500 in your account every day of the month.

Money Master High Interest Savings Account

Money Master High Interest Savings Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:2.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 2 per month
Transaction Fee: $5.00[1]
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $2.00 per month
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 Transfers between this account and other Scotia accounts are free.

Scotia Daily Interest Savings Account

Scotia Daily Interest Savings Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:0.100%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.85
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $1.50 per month[1]
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Waived if you keep at least $500 in your account every day of the month.

Getting There Savings Program for Youth Account

Getting There Savings Program for Youth Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:0.100%
Requirements:Age Restriction: 18 years old or younger.
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 20 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.65
Waived If: Never waived
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month
Cheque Image Return: Free
Online:Website: Click here


Companion Account

Companion Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.050%
More than $5000: 0.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 2 per month
Transaction Fee: $1.25
Waived If: Monthly balance of $25000 or more maintained.
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $2.25 per month
Bank Book: $2.25 per month
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Tier Account

Tier Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.050%
More than $5000: 0.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 2 per month
Transaction Fee: $1.25
Waived If: Monthly balance of $25000 or more maintained.
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $2.25 per month
Bank Book: $2.25 per month
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

GIA Account

GIA Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.000%
More than $5000: 2.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: 1 per month
Transaction Fee: $5.00
Waived If: Monthly balance of $25000 or more maintained.
Other Bank ABM Fee: $5.00
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $5.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Youth Account

Youth Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.050%
More than $5000: 0.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: 18 years old or younger.
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Other Bank ABM Fee: $1.50
US/Mexico ABM Fee: $3.00
Foreign ABM Fee: $5.00
E-Mail Money Transfers: $1.50
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.


US Dollar Accounts


US Dollar Primary Chequing Account

US Dollar Primary Chequing Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.60[1]
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $1.00 per month
Bank Book: $1.00 per month
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $0.75 each time a cheque is drawn on the account.

US Dollar Interest Chequing Account

US Dollar Interest Chequing Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $25000: 0.050%
$25000 to $59999.99: 0.100%
More than $60000: 0.200%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $1.00 per month
Bank Book: $1.00 per month
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $0.85 each time a cheque is drawn on the account.

US Dollar Premium Rate Savings Account

US Dollar Premium Rate Savings Account

From: BMO Bank of Montreal


Annual Interest Rate:0.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.85
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $1.00 per month
Bank Book: $1.00 per month
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here


CIBC US$ Personal Account

CIBC US$ Personal Account

From: CIBC


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $3000: 0.050%
$3000 to $9999.99: 0.100%
$10000 to $24999.99: 0.250%
$25000 to $59999.99: 0.400%
More than $60000: 0.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $2.00
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: None[1]
Transaction Fee: $0.75
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.50 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 2 free transactions per month if 60 or older.

US Dollar Personal Chequing Account

US Dollar Personal Chequing Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $5.00
Waived If: Monthly balance of $100 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Personal Cheques: Not available.
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: $-2.00 per month
Cheque Image Return: $-2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 $1.50 for in-branch debit transactions. $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

US Dollar HiSAVE Savings Account

US Dollar HiSAVE Savings Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:2.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: You must have a bank account at another institution that allows you to write cheques to "link" with this account.
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Personal Cheques: Not available.
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 $1.50 for in-branch debit transactions. $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

US Dollar Premium Savings Account

US Dollar Premium Savings Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:2.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: You must have a bank account at another institution that allows you to write cheques to "link" with this account.
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Personal Cheques: Not available.
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 $1.50 for in-branch debit transactions. $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

US Dollar Young Stars Savings Account

US Dollar Young Stars Savings Account

From: ICICI Bank Canada


Annual Interest Rate:2.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: 18 years old or younger
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $0.75[1]
Personal Cheques: Not available.
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here

1 $10.00 to transfer money to another account if currency exchange is involved. $25.00 if it is not.

US$ Investment Savings Account

US$ Investment Savings Account

From: ING Direct


Annual Interest Rate:1.750%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: You must have a bank account at another institution that allows you to write cheques to "link" with this account.
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: Unlimited
Transaction Fee: None
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Not possible.
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here


RBC US High Interest eSavings Account

RBC US High Interest eSavings Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:1.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 1 per month
Transaction Fee: $3.00
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Not possible.
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: No cheques.
Online:Website: Click here


RBC US Personal Account

RBC US Personal Account

From: Royal Bank


Annual Interest Rate:This account pays no interest
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $2.00
Waived If: Never waived
Free Transactions: 6 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.75
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: $2.00 per month
View Cheques Online: Free
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here


Scotia U.S. Dollar Daily Interest Account

Scotia U.S. Dollar Daily Interest Account

From: Scotiabank


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $1000: 0.000%
$1000 to $4999.99: 0.050%
$5000 to $9999.99: 0.100%
$10000 to $24999.99: 0.200%
$25000 to $59999.99: 0.350%
More than $60000: 0.500%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $1.00
Waived If: Monthly balance of $200 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: 2 per month
Transaction Fee: $0.60
Personal Cheques: Free
Record Keeping:Paperless: Not possible.
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: No cheques.
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here


U.S. Dollar Daily Interest Chequing Account

U.S. Dollar Daily Interest Chequing Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.050%
$5000 to $24999.99: 0.100%
More than $25000: 0.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: None
Waived If: Monthly balance of $0 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: $1.00[1]
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: $2.25 per month[2]
Bank Book: $2.25 per month[2]
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[3]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Waived if balance is at least $1000
2 Waived if balance is at least $200.
3 Free if using paperless record keeping.

Borderless Plan Account

Borderless Plan Account

From: TD Canada Trust


Annual Interest Rate:Less than $5000: 0.050%
$5000 to $24999.99: 0.100%
More than $25000: 0.250%
Requirements:Age Restriction: None
Other Restrictions: None
Fees:Monthly Fee: $4.95
Waived If: Monthly balance of $3000 or more maintained.
Free Transactions: None
Transaction Fee: None
Personal Cheques: Third-party fees apply
Record Keeping:Paperless: Free
Monthly Statement: Free
Bank Book: Free
View Cheques Online: $1.50 per month[1]
Cheque Image Return: $2.00 per month
Online:Website: Click here

1 Free if using paperless record keeping.