Neo Financial vs Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)
A side-by-side comparison of ratings, customer experience, products, fees, and pros & cons to help you choose the right bank.
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Neo Financial edges ahead on our overall rating (4.5 vs 3.9), but the right pick depends on which products and fees matter most to you.
Overview
Neo Financial continues to stand out as a strong digital first alternative in Canada, offering competitive rates and no fee everyday banking products across its lineup.
Neo provides a high interest savings account with one of the more attractive rates in Canada, along with a streamlined spending account designed for daily use.
Its suite of credit cards includes both secured and unsecured options, with several no annual fee choices as well as premium cards that offer enhanced rewards. In fact, some of the credit cards offered are among the best in Canada. For example, the Neo World Elite Mastercard has earned the award for best overall cashback credit card in Canada, while the Neo World Mastercard Secured has received the award for best overall secured credit card.
While Neo’s products are offered separately rather than as a bundled account, they are designed to work together within a single app experience, making it easy to manage spending, saving, and rewards in one place. To unlock the highest savings rates and best rewards, customers may need to meet certain activity requirements such as maintaining balances or using Neo’s ecosystem regularly.
Toronto Dominion, known as TD, delivers a strong all-around banking experience through a broad product lineup and extensive branch networks including 1,100 branches throughout the United States. The bank boasts consistency across many categories with few major weaknesses.
Offering a range of banking products, TD has accounts for Canadian newcomers, youth, students, and even international students. It provides banking starting at a cost of $0 for specific groups up to an “All-Inclusive Banking Plan” with premium features and a much higher price tag. Fee waivers are available for those who maintain a certain balance in their account. Long-term savings rates may be less competitive than online banks and fintechs though.
TD has a smaller credit card offering in comparison to some of the other biggest banks in Canada. It does, however, have some strong products, including the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Card, which FinlyWealth ranks as the best overall Aeroplan credit card.
With a broad lending offering, TD receives recognition for its Canada-US cross-border services as well as various lending products. Its mortgage and lending breadth is amongst the strongest in Canada, though the bank doesn’t always have the lowest rates.
Overall rating
4.5
3.9
Customer experience
3.0
3.2
Best for
Those who want strong no fee financial products and are comfortable managing their banking entirely online or through an app. Neo offers a no fee high interest savings account with one of the most competitive rates in Canada, a solid everyday spending account, and a range of credit cards both secured and unsecured including options with no annual fees as well as premium cards with added perks.
TD Bank is best for Canadians looking for full-service banking with a vast offering of lending products, premium chequing accounts, branch access and cross-border banking support in the US.
Pros & cons
Pros
No monthly fees on most core products.
Competitive savings interest rates in Canada.
Wide range of credit cards including secured options.
Strong cashback rewards on credit cards, especially with partner merchants.
Well designed and easy to use mobile app.
Cons
No physical branches.
Cash deposits are not supported
Mixed customer service experiences reported by some users.
Pros
TD Canada’s mobile app ranks well with consumers
Extensive branch network
Availability of premium banking options and fee-waiver options
Stand-out credit cards despite a limited offering
Promotional pricing periodically available for better rates and rewards
Extensive mortgage and lending offerings with flexible products
Strong retail presence in the United States and cross-border support
Cons
Elevated fees compared to fintechs and digital banks (though competitive amongst the Big Six)
Monthly account fees on most chequing accounts unless minimum balance maintained
Minimum balance waiver set at a higher balance compared to the other major banks
Savings accounts have a lower interest rate, even amongst the Big Six
Elevated mortgage and loan rates in comparison to digital-first lenders
Every credit card charges a foreign transaction fee
Historically extended branch hours were pared back post-Covid
Premium banking benefits available, though they come at a cost or require high account balances
Top chequing accounts
Best for: No-fee chequing account with cashback
4.9 Our rating
on Neo Financial's website
+ Get $100 after spending $1,000*
Welcome Bonus
Get $100 after spending $1,000*
Regular Interest
Up to 0.1%
Monthly Fee
$0
Account Type
Chequing • Personal
Exclusive Offer: Earn $100 by spending at least $1,000 within the first three months on the Neo Money card or any other Neo credit card.*
MEMBERSHIP TIERS
Neo Chequing offers optional membership tiers with added benefits, both free for customers who keep enough on deposit with Neo.
Build — $7.99/month (free with $5,000+ in any Neo account)
- Credit Score Monitoring: track credit score in the Neo app
- Credit Builder: tools and insights to build credit history
- Cash Advance & Overdraft (coming soon): up to $300 at 0% interest, reported to both credit bureaus
- Free ATM Withdrawals: fees reimbursed up to $5/withdrawal, unlimited withdrawals
- Secured Card Fee Waived: $7.99/month fee waived for Build members
Grow — $12.99/month (free with $20,000+ across Neo Chequing and Savings)
Includes all Build benefits, plus:
- No Foreign Transaction Fees: FX fees rebated on Neo Credit Card and Money Card international spend (up to $10,000/month), full rewards kept at domestic rate
- Higher Savings Interest Rate: 2.75% on Neo Savings
- Priority Support: dedicated phone line for Grow members
CASHBACK REWARD LEVELS
Cashback rates on gas and groceries (earned via the Neo Money™ Card) increase automatically based on your Neo Chequing account balance.
Reward Level | Chequing Balance Required | Gas | Groceries | Everything Else
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Level 1 | $0 | 1% | 1% | 0% |
Level 2 | $5,000 | 2% | 2% | 0.5% |
Level 3 | $10,000 | 3% | 3% | 1% |
On top of the rates above, customers earn an average of 5% (up to 15%) at thousands of Neo partner locations across Canada through the Neo app.
CORE FEATURES
Feature | Customer Benefit
|
|---|---|
Free Interac e-Transfer® payments | Send and receive money at no cost, including scheduled transfers |
Bill payments & pre-authorized debits | Pay bills and set up recurring debits directly from the account |
$0 NSF fees | No fee for insufficient funds — unlike most traditional banks |
Real-time spend tracking | See every transaction instantly with automatic categorization |
Smart budgeting tools | Insights and budget features built into the Neo app |
Instant payments to Neo credit cards | Pay off Neo credit card balances instantly from the same app |
Joint account available | Open a joint Neo Chequing account with a co-owner; both earn cashback independently |
CDIC deposit protection | Funds eligible for CDIC insurance up to $100,000 |
Biometric login & fraud monitoring | Next-gen security including 24/7 monitoring, real-time alerts, and instant card freeze |
Account Fees
Monthly Fee
$0
eStatement
Included
Transactions
Transactions
Unlimited free
Interac e-Transfers
Unlimited free
ATM Fees
Own Network
$0
Canadian ATMs
$0
USA
$0
International
$0
International & Currency
Foreign Currency Conversion
2.5%
4.8 Our rating
on TD's website
Welcome Bonus
Receive value of up to $560 with a Student Banking Package
Regular Interest
Up to 0.01%
Monthly Fee
$0
Account Type
Chequing • Student
Get as much as $560 in value with a Student Banking Package:
- Cash offering of $125 when you open a new Student Chequing Account and complete two of the following by August 31, 2026:
Arrange a recurring direct deposit and receive payment from either your employer or the Government
Initiate or receive an e-Transfer for $30 or more
Use your Visa Debit to make an online purchase
Establish Pre-Authorized Transfer Service or Simply Save Service on your TD Savings Account
- Cash Back Dollars of up to $100 if you open an eligible TD Cash Back Visa before June 29, 2026
- Get up $250 in value when you open your first TD Direct Investing Account
- Savings of $60 with no monthly fees annually on TD Monthly Plan Overdraft Protection services on a new Student Chequing Account
- $25 gift card for Uber when you (a) establish a TD Student Chequing Account and meet eligibility criteria before August 31, 2026 (b) open a qualifying credit card before June 29, 2026. You must also keep the Student Chequing Account and your credit card active for five months after the account opening.
Offer expires June 29, 2026
- Made for students and youth under the age of 23
- No monthly fee on the account or overdraft protection
- Free Interac e-Transfers
- Minimum balance not required
- Interest earned on all balances
- Receive 0.5 bonus stars for every dollar of spending at participating Starbucks6
Account Fees
Monthly Fee
$0
eStatement
Included
Transactions
e-Transfer Fee
$0
ATM Fees
Own Network
$0
Canadian ATMs
$2
USA
$3
International
$5
on TD's website
Welcome Bonus
Receive up to $750 in value on new accounts(§)
Regular Interest
Up to 0%
Monthly Fee
$17.95 (waived with $4,000 balance)
Account Type
Chequing • Personal
Earn up to $750 in value for new TD Unlimited Chequing Accounts.
Interest rates
All balances 0%
- No limit on transactions
- Full fee rebate if you meet the minimum balance requirement of $4,0001, 2
- Free Interac e-Transfers3
- No charge from TD for ATM transactions within Canada5
- Paper statement $2.00 monthly
- Account holders get a first year fee rebate on eligible TD credit cards4
Account Fees
Monthly Fee
$17.95
Fee Waiver: Full fee rebate if you meet the minimum balance requirement
$4,000 min. balance
eStatement
Included
Transactions
e-Transfer Fee
$0
ATM Fees
Own Network
$0
Canadian ATMs
$0
USA
$3
International
$5
Top savings account
Best for: High interest savings
4.6 Our rating
on Neo Financial's website
Welcome Bonus
N/A
Regular Interest
Up to 2.75%
Monthly Fee
$0
Earn up to 2.75% interest1
- Get up to 2.75% interest, determined by your membership tier
- No promotional or limited-time offers — rates increase depending on membership
- Earn up to $508 more each year than at traditional banks
- Personalize up to 10 accounts with custom names, icons, and amounts for each goal. Whether it’s a vacation or an emergency fund, you’ll accomplish them sooner.
- Manage your money instantly between multiple accounts on the Neo app. Connect an external bank account and make money transfers between institutions a snap.
¹Interest Rates (based on membership tier):
Membership | Interest Rate |
|---|---|
Standard savings | 2.00% |
Build Membership ($0-9.99/month) | 2.50% |
Grow Membership ($14.99/month) | 2.75% |
2.6 Our rating
on TD's website
Welcome Bonus
Earn the Boosted Rate on eligible accounts with balances over $5,000
Regular Interest
Up to 1.5%
Monthly Fee
$0
Earn a Boosted Savings Rate for eligible accounts with balances over $5,0001
- Earn a Boosted savings rate for eligible accounts with balances over $5,0001
- Interest a higher rate of interest the more you save
- No monthly account fee
- Unlimited transfers to your TD deposit accounts ($5 charge for other transactions)
Top credit card
on Neo Financial's website
Finly Special Offer
Welcome Bonus
$0 First-Year Annual Fee and $100 Welcome Bonus
Annual Fee
$149 $0
Interest Rates
19.99% - 26.99%□ / 22.99% - 28.99%
RECOMMENDED CREDIT SCORE
4.6/5
This card offers some of the highest cash back rates in Canada for gas, groceries, and recurring purchases, which is pretty hard to beat. While the cash back rates are very high, you need to mind the spend caps set for each category to see if your earning potential is really that high compared to most other credit cards. However, if you're the average person whose spending is generally below $12k per year in groceries, $6k per year in recurring bills and $12k per year in gas, then you'll be doing pretty well, especially with the great insurance and benefit offers.
Awards & Recognition
Best Cash Back Credit Card
2026
Pros
- High cashback rates
- Premium insurance coverage
- Airport lounge membership
- Boosted partner cashback
- Instant approval and access
Cons
- High income requirements
- Spending caps
- Annual fee
Rewards
- 5% cash back on grocery purchases up to $1,000 spending per month
- 4% cash back on recurring purchases up to $500 spending per month
- 3% cash back on gas purchases up to $1,000 spending per month
- 1% cash back on all other purchases with no spending caps
- Up to 15% boosted cashback at thousands of partners across Canada - on top of base cashback rates
Insurance
Coverage
Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)
Up to $1,000,000
Trip Cancellation
$1,000
Trip Interruption
$1,000
Flight Delay
$500Baggage Delay
$1,000
Hotel Burglary Insurance
$1,000
Car Rental Accident
$100,000 for cardholder, up to $10,000 per Spouse or Dependent Child.svg)
Car Rental Damage & Theft
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Car Rental Personal Effects
$1,000
Purchase Protection
90 days
Extended Warranty
1 year
Lost or Stolen Baggage
$1,000
Mastercard Zero Liability Protection
Yes
Benefits
Details
Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass
Pass only - pay $32 USD per visit
No Foreign Transaction Fees1
You can get all FX fees rebated up to $10K spending per month with a Neo Grow membership ($12.99/month cost or $0 with $20K across your Neo accounts)
World Mastercard Benefits
Including discounting with participating partners and DragonPass airport lounge access.
Eligibility
Credit Score
GoodAnnual Income
$80,000 personal or $150,000 household
on TD's website
Welcome Bonus
Earn up to $1,400 in value†, including up to 160,000 TD Rewards Points† and receive an Annual Fee rebate for the first year†.
Annual Fee
$139 $0
Interest Rates
21.99% / 22.99%□
RECOMMENDED CREDIT SCORE
4.7/5
The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card is an excellent option for frequent travelers who book through Expedia For TD and want to maximize rewards on travel purchases. The high welcome bonus and extensive insurance coverage make this card stand out. However, the high income requirements and limited value of TD points may not make it the best fit for everyone.
Pros
- High rewards
- First-year fee rebate
- Extensive insurance
- Annual travel credit
Cons
- High income requirements
- Low point value
- Potentially week booking portal
Rewards
- Earn 8 TD Rewards Points† for every $1 you spend when you book travel through Expedia® For TD†
- Earn 6 TD Rewards Points† for every $1 you spend on Groceries, Dining, and Public Transit†
- Earn 4 TD Rewards Points† for every $1 you spend on Recurring Bill Payments and Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media†
- Earn 2 TD Rewards Points For every $1 you spend on other Purchases made using your Card† plus earn an annual Birthday Bonus† of up to 10,000 TD Rewards Points
- Earn more at Starbucks: Link your eligible Card to earn 50% more TD Rewards Points plus more Starbucks Stars. Redeem points for even more Stars. Conditions apply.
Insurance
Coverage
Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)†
21 daysTravel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)†
4 daysTrip Cancellation†
$1,500Trip Interruption†
$5,000Flight Delay†
$500Baggage Delay†
$1,000Lost or Stolen Baggage†
$1,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance†
$500,000Car Rental Damage & Theft†
yesHotel Burglary Insurance†
$2,500Purchase Protection†
90 daysExtended Warranty†
Up to 1 year
Mobile Device Insurance†
$1,000
Benefits
Details
Visa Infinite Exclusive Benefits†
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Concierge Services†
Golf Benefit†
Troon Rewards Golf benefits like discounts at over 95 resorts and courses around the world plus access to select private clubs across the U.S
Extra points†
Link your eligible Card to earn 50% more TD Rewards Points plus more Starbucks Stars. Redeem points for even more Stars. Conditions apply.
Annual Birthday Bonus†
Earn a Birthday Bonus of up to 10,000 TD Rewards Points
Car Rental Discount†
10% off base rate of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car.svg)
Travel Credit†
Get an annual TD Travel Credit of $100 when you book at Expedia For TDAirport Lounge - Dragon Pass†
Enjoy your time at the airport with global airport lounge access and 4 complimentary lounge visits with Visa Airport Companion Program
Eligibility
Credit Score
GoodAnnual Income
$60,000 personal or $100,000 household
All products offered
10 products
Savings
Neo Savings Account
Chequing
Neo Chequing Account
Credit cards
Neo Mastercard®
Neo Secured Mastercard®
Neo World Mastercard® – Gas & Grocery
Secured Neo World Mastercard® – Gas & Grocery
Neo World Elite® Mastercard – Gas & Grocery
Secured Neo World Elite® Mastercard – Gas & Grocery
Neo Cathay World Elite® Mastercard®
Neo Cathay World Elite® Mastercard® Secured
17 products
Chequing
TD Unlimited Chequing Account
TD Every Day Chequing Account
TD Minimum Chequing Account
TD Student Chequing Account
Credit cards
TD Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card
TD Cash Back Visa* Card
TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card
TD Low Rate Visa* Credit Card
TD Platinum Travel Visa* Card
TD Rewards Visa* Card
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Credit Card
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Platinum* Card
TD® Aeroplan® Visa* Business Card