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3.2/5
Our Rating
Best for: Simple and affordable banking
The National Bank Minimalist account offers the stability and vast ATM network of a "Big Six" institution without the "Big Bank" price tag. It’s the ideal lean toolkit for those who do their heavy lifting on credit cards and only need a reliable, low-cost hub for their essential digital transfers.
3.2/5
Our Rating
The National Bank Minimalist account offers the stability and vast ATM network of a "Big Six" institution without the "Big Bank" price tag. It’s the ideal lean toolkit for those who do their heavy lifting on credit cards and only need a reliable, low-cost hub for their essential digital transfers.
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Offer Headline
N/A
Monthly Fee
$3.95
Multiple fee rebates available (3 options)
Our Rating
3.2/5
Account Type
Chequing
Account Category
Personal
Institution
National Bank
Account Fees
Monthly Fee
$3.95
Fee Waiver: 0-17 years old
Full waiver
0-17 years old Monthly fees (3): $0/month
Fee Waiver: 18-24 years old (Including students)
Full waiver
18-24 years old (Including students) Monthly fees (3): $0/month
Fee Waiver: Other No-Monthly Fee Eligibility
Full waiver
- Ages 65 and over receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - Ages 18 and over who are beneficiaries of a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) - Indigenous peoples (9)
eStatement
Included
Transactions
Transactions
Unlimited free
Interac e-Transfers
Unlimited free
ATM Fees
Own Network
$0
Canadian ATMs
$2
International & 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
$7.5
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