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Chequing account

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National Bank The Connected Chequing Account

3.8/5 our rating

Best for: Unlimited Digital Transactions

Welcome offer

Earn up to $30 cashback with an eligible credit card

Offer details and conditions
Open account

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Monthly fee
$15.95
waivable
Card fee rebate
Up to $30

Overview

Unlimited digital transactions and free Interac e-Transfers from National Bank. It's free if you're under 25, and anyone can bring the fee to $0 by keeping $4,500 in the account. An eligible Mastercard takes $5 off. Paper statements and in-branch transactions cost extra, so it's best for people who bank on their phone.

What we like

  • Easy online application

  • Unlimited digital transactions and free Interac e-transfers

  • Promotional cashback

  • Full and partial monthly fee opportunities

Worth knowing

  • High monthly fees without rebate qualifications

  • Paid paper statements

  • Paid in-person transactions

  • Limited branch access

Welcome offer

Earn up to $30 cashback with an eligible credit card3

  • Available to new holders of an eligible National Bank® Mastercard® credit card and a chequing account with The Connected® package
  • Eligible cards include: Echo® Cash Back, Syncro, Platinum, World and World Elite®
  • Discount applies once after enrollment
  • Bank account must be opened before credit card account
  • Discount will be applied as a credit to the credit card account statement within a maximum of 90 days after activation of the card

Fees

Account fees

Monthly fee

$15.95

Fee waiver: 0-17 years old

Full waiver

0-17 years old Monthly fees (4): $0/month

Fee waiver: 18-24 years old

Full waiver

18-24 years old Monthly fees (4): $0/month

Fee waiver: 60 plus

$4,500 min. balance

60 plus Monthly fees (4): $10.95/month Reduce your monthly fees* $0 with a balance of $4,500 or more Get an eligible Mastercard credit card (5) and enjoy a $5/month discount

Fee waiver: 25-59 years old

$4,500 min. balance

25-59 years old Monthly fees (4): $15.95/month Reduce your monthly fees* $0 with a balance of $4,500 or more Get an eligible Mastercard credit card (5) and enjoy a $5/month discount

Credit card rebate

Up to $30

eStatement

Included

ATM fees

Own network

$0

Canadian ATMs

$2

International and currency

International transaction fee

$5.95

Foreign currency conversion

2.5%

Other fees

NSF (non-sufficient funds)

$10

Overdraft protection

$5/month

Overdraft interest

21% annually (if used)

Bank draft

$9

Highlights

  • Apply online in just a few clicks
  • Unlimited use of Interac e-transfer,1 free of charge
  • Unlimited digital transactions2
  • Up to $30 cashback3
  • Access to mobile cheque deposit
  • Access to THE EXCHANGE® network of ABMs at no additional cost
  • Credit card alerts
  • International money transfers
  • Direct deposit of government payments

Little details that matter


®THE CONNECTED and NATIONAL BANK are registered trademarks of National Bank of Canada.

®Interac and Interac e-Transfer are registered trademarks of Interac Corp. Used under licence.

®MASTERCARD is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

®THE EXCHANGE is a registered trademark of Fiserv Inc.

Authorized user: National Bank of Canada.

1. No fees for sending an Interac e-Transfer®.

2. 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.

3. New holders of an eligible National Bank® Mastercard® credit card and a chequing account with The Connected® package will receive a $30 discount. The following credit cards are eligible: Echo® Cash Back, Syncro, Platinum, World and World Elite®. The discount only applies once after enrollment. The bank account must be opened before the credit card account to qualify for the discount offer. The amount of the discount will be applied as a credit to the credit card account statement within a maximum of 90 days after activation of the card. To qualify for the discount, the credit card account must be in good standing and the bank account must not be overdrawn. The main holder and the joint holder of an account with The Connected package may be entitled to a discount provided that they each sign up for an eligible main Mastercard card. No discount will be given to holders of an additional Mastercard card. Accounts opened with The Connected package before January 22, 2018, are not eligible for this discount. For the conditions relating to National Bank Mastercard credit cards, visit our website.

4. Consult the Fee Guide ⁠- Personal Banking Solutions for more details. Discounts are applied upon presentation of supporting documents.

5. We reserve the right to end, without notice, the discount applicable to your banking package if you do not maintain the eligible products. You must also maintain your credit card account in good standing by respecting the conditions provided for in the Credit Card Agreement. This discount cannot be combined with a bank offer. In the event you close your eligible credit card account or do not maintain the eligible banking plan or your credit card account in good standing, we will charge you the full amount of the applicable flat monthly fee, excluding this discount. See the applicable monthly fees on page 2 of the Fee Guide ⁠- Personal Banking Solutions.

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

7. Shipping and taxes are not included.

8. New holders of an eligible National Bank Mastercard credit card and a chequing account with The Total® package will receive a discount of up to $150. Eligible credit cards and respective discounts are: Echo® Cashback, Syncro, Platinum, World and World Elite®. The discount only applies once after enrollment. The bank account must be opened before the credit card account to qualify for the discount offer. The amount of the discount will be applied as a credit to the credit card account statement within a maximum of 90 days after activation of the card. To qualify for the discount, the credit card account must be in good standing and the bank account must not be overdrawn. The main cardholder and co-holder of an account with The Total package may be entitled to a discount provided they each sign up for an eligible Mastercard primary card. No discount will be given to holders of an additional Mastercard card. Accounts opened with the The Total package before January 22, 2018, are not eligible for this discount. For the conditions relating to National Bank Mastercard credit cards, visit our website.


Transaction fees:

  • Free Interac® e-Transfers2
  • Free online fund transfers between your National Bank accounts6
  • Free online bill payments6
  • Free debit card purchases6
  • Free online statements
  • Free access to cheque images
  • Overdraft protection: $5/transaction
  • Bank drafts in CAD: $9
  • Stop payments: up to $30/transaction
  • Statements by mail: $3.50/month per account
  • Free withdrawals, bill payments and other transactions at National Bank ABMs
  • Withdrawals and transactions at another financial institution's Interac  ® banking machine: $2
  • Withdrawals and transactions at another financial institution's Cirrus® banking machine: $5
  • Free withdrawals and transactions at ABMs of financial institutions in THE EXCHANGE® network

For more information on fees for National Bank's products and services, consult the Fees – Your Guide to Personal Banking Solutions pamphlet.


Here’s how to open a joint account:

1. Make an appointment

Schedule an appointment online, either in person at any branch or by video call. Specify the type of account you’d like to open in the Additional Details section. Add the name(s) of anyone accompanying you in the Additional Attendees section.

2. Prepare your documents

Ensure everyone at your appointment has the appropriate identification documents indicated in the appointment confirmation.

3. Choose your account

Chequing account

Receive your income directly into this account and carry out your daily transactions: purchases, withdrawals, deposits, bill payments, transfers between accounts, sending money, and more. This account provides each co-owner with a debit card.

Savings account

Use your savings account to put money aside for a specific goal, like an upcoming vacation, or to ensure you have an emergency fund in case the unexpected happens, for example you lose your job. With this type of account, you'll earn interest on your savings and have easy access to your money.

Rights and obligations

During your appointment with your advisor, you can discuss the main rights and obligations of each joint account holder.

If you’d like to find out more, read our article on the pros and cons of a joint account.