Offer for newcomers to Canada
Benefit from :
Special offer*
  • $100 cashback when you open a chequing account
  • Up to 3 years with no monthly fees
Open an account online

* The $100 cashback promotion is valid until the 31st of October 2024.

National Bank of Canada has the perfect offer to help you settle in.

National Bank of Canada is not a registered bank in France.
Why choose National Bank of Canada?

Easily open your account online from your country

400 branches

available across Canada

No flat monthly fees

for up to 3 years1

Mastercard® credit card3

with no credit history required4

No commitment: you can close your account at any time, with no penalties.

And that’s not all! We are also offering you a welcome gift.

You will also receive $100 cashback directly in your new account thanks to the partnership between pvtistes.net and National Bank of Canada.6

Three simple steps to benefit from the offer:

1

Check that you are eligible.1

2

Open your account online on this page.

3

Make a transaction, you'll receive $100 in your new National Bank of Canada account!

Ready to take advantage of the offer? Open an account on this page.

Open an account online

Example of a Journey to take advantage of the Offer for Newcomers to Canada*

* For information purposes only
2 months before arrival

Open your account online with National Bank of Canada.

1 month before arrival

Do you have any questions about life in Canada?

Just call the free telephone assistance service!

Upon arrival in Canada

National Bank of Canada welcomes you!

8 months after arrival

Are you thinking of applying for permanent residency and have questions?

Be sure you are ready with the free telephone assistance service.

2 years after arrival

Your advisor will continue to support you.

They will continue to give you sound banking advice and will take care of your loan and investment applications.

Take advantage of this offer and get much more than a bank account!

Because we understand your reality we are offering you a range of services that meet the needs of newcomers.

Perfect if you're looking to:

  • Open an account online from your country
  • Make a transfer before you leave
  • Access your funds as soon as you arrive
  • Save on banking fees
  • Build your credit history
  • Receive guidance before and after you arrive in Canada with our telephone assistance service and from one of our advisors
  • Buy a car or real estate in Canada5

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At a glance
National Bank of Canada is one of the six systemically important banks in Canada. It is an integrated group that provides comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations in Canada, while offering specialized services elsewhere in the world.
National Bank of Canada is:
  • 2.7 millions clients
  • 26,428 employees
  • 471 branches across Canada
  • 1643 automated banking machines

As at July 31, 2021. Source: Investor Fact Sheet, 3rd quarter

It is also an institution committed to having a positive impact on people’s lives.
Our ESG principles:
  • Environment: We are working to develop a green economy
  • Social: We enrich communities
  • Governance: We govern according to the highest standards

Consult the Social Responsibility Report

Conditions of the $100 cashback offer

This offer is valid until the 31st of October 2024.
This offer is intended for readers of pvtistes.net who don’t have an account with National Bank of Canada.

To qualify for this offer, you must open a chequing account on pvtistes.net and sign up for the Offer for Newcomers to Canada during the promotional period.

The offer may be modified, extended or withdrawn without prior notice at any time.

The offer may not be combined or used with any other National Bank offer, promotion or benefit and cannot be applied retroactively. There is a limit of one cashback per eligible product during this promotion. The offer can only be applied once for each type of product. Only the primary account holder is eligible for the offer. Current additional holders of a joint account who open a new account will not be eligible for this offer.

Cashback details

Chequing account offer

To qualify for the chequing account offer and get $100 cashback, you must open a new chequing account that is part of the Offer for Newcomers to Canada and meet the conditions of the offer.

When will the cashback be paid?

The cashback will be paid to the new chequing account no later than 210 days after the account is opened.

Eligibility conditions

  • Open a chequing account during the promotion using the redirection link on one of our partners' sites.
  • Sign up for The Connected® package or our exclusive offer for newcomers and keep this package or offer for at least 150 days after the chequing account is opened.
  • Be the main holder of the account.
  • Sign up for online banking and online bank and tax statements within 150 days of opening the chequing account.
  • Carry out 10 eligible transactions over 2 consecutive months after opening the new account.

Eligible transactions are:

  • Debit card purchases
  • Transfers or payments to a National Bank MasterCard using My online bank or the National Bank mobile app
  • Bill payments using My online bank or the National Bank mobile app.
  • Must not have had a National Bank chequing account in the past 24 months.

*** Clients must meet these conditions within 150 days of opening a new account. ***

Exclusions

  • Persons who have not reached the age of 14 at the time the account is opened
  • Employees of National Bank and its subsidiaries and entities
  • Clients who have benefitted from a cashback offer on their chequing account since April 1st, 2022

Other conditions

  • Clients can receive only one cashback for this chequing account.
  • Clients must be at least 14 years old when they open their account and sign up for The Connected® package, or at least 18 years old when they open their account and sign up for our exclusive offer for newcomers.
  • Clients need to keep the chequing account for at least 12 months starting when the account is opened. If they don't meet this condition, they'll have to reimburse a portion of the cashback corresponding to the period still remaining.
  • Clients must keep their chequing account in good standing for 150 days after the account is opened by complying with the conditions set out in the Deposit Account Agreement. For example, clients need to pay the monthly fees of the chequing account when applicable.
  • Clients must not be employed by National Bank or one of its subsidiaries. 
  • This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
  • This promotion can't be combined with any other promotion applicable to chequing accounts, an exclusive offer or The Connected package. 

Commitment

To receive the cashback, you must meet the conditions of the offer, maintain the eligible products and services, and not make any changes to these products and services for a minimum of 12 months from the time you sign up for them. If you do not meet this condition, you will have to refund National Bank of Canada an amount corresponding to the period in which you did not keep your eligible products and services, within 30 days of receiving the request for payment.

Eligibility criteria for the newcomers to Canada offer
  • Be a newcomer to Canada 18 years of age or older
  • Apply to open the account from your home country or within 5 years of your arrival in Canada.
  • Be the sole account holder
Details and conditions of the Offer for Newcomers to Canada

Your first transfer of funds to National Bank of Canada must be a bank-to-bank transfer. You cannot use a money transfer service. National Bank of Canada charges $15 to receive funds from abroad (your French or Belgian bank may also charge transfer fees).

Minimum savings of $334.92 over 3 years

You can save at least $334.92 over 3 years if you meet all the following conditions:

  • Visit a branch to open a bank account and
  • sign up for the Newcomers to Canada package

$334.92 savings over 3 years:

  • Year 1: No flat monthly fee (save $15.95/month for 12 months)
  • Year 2: A flat monthly fee of $7.98 instead of $15.95 (save $7.97/month for 12 months)
  • Year 3: A flat monthly fee of $11.96 instead of $15.95 (save $3.99/month for 12 months)

The monthly fee of $15.95 for your banking package will be charged as of the fourth year. To be eligible for this savings, you must maintain the account and package for at least 36 months. You will no longer qualify for the discount if you don’t keep these products.

Maximum savings of $671.30 over 3 years

You can save up to $671.30 over 3 years if you meet all the following conditions:

  • Visit a branch to open a bank account
  • Sign up for the Newcomers to Canada package
  • During the first year after you sign up for the Newcomers to Canada package
    • Apply for and activate a qualifying personal National Bank Mastercard® credit card3
    • Sign up for eStatements

During the second and third years after you sign up for the Newcomers to Canada package:

  • Set up direct deposit in your National Bank account and receive your salary in the account at least once a month or
  • Make at least two electronic bill payments monthly from this account.

The $671.30 savings over 3 years means the following fees will not be charged:

  • The flat monthly fee for the Newcomers to Canada package for 3 years ($15.95/month for 36 months)
  • The fee for your first order of cheques ($67.10/order)
  • Account statements by mail free of charge for the first year ($30)

The monthly fee of $15.95 for your banking package will be charged as of the fourth year.

Decrease of the savings

To benefit from the full savings amount, you must maintain all those products and services and carry out the qualifying transactions for at least 36 months, unless otherwise indicated. If you don’t meet the conditions of the offer, your savings will be lower. If you don’t make your first cheque order, your savings will be lower.

Furthermore, if during any given month, you maintain your account and package but you don’t maintain one of the other products and services or if you don’t carry out the required transactions (for example if you make one bill payment instead of two), the Bank will charge you the service fee for the month. The monthly fee will be $7.98/month the second year and $11.96/month the third year. You will still benefit from a discount of $7.97/month the second year and $3.99/month the third year.

Finally, if you no longer have the account or the package you will no longer be eligible for the savings.

Legal disclaimers

® National Bank of Canada and the National Bank of Canada logo are registered trademarks of National Bank of Canada.

™ National Bank Assistance Network is a trademark of National Bank of Canada used under licence by authorized third parties.

® Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank of Canada.

  1. You can take advantage of the Offer for Newcomers if you immigrated to Canada within the past 5 years. For full offer terms and conditions, see the "Details and conditions of the offer" section. The Bank may modify, extend or withdraw the offer at any time without notice. The offer may not be combined or used with any other National Bank offer, promotion or benefit. Fees may apply for transactions not included in the Offer for Newcomers. For details of transaction fees, see the Fee Guide [PDF].
  2. The telephone assistance service offered by National Bank Assistance Network™ is available for 12 months from your account opening date. The content of the packages and terms described are subject to change.
  3. Financing subject to credit approval by National Bank. Certain conditions apply. Eligible credit cards: mycredit®, MC1, Allure, Syncro, Platinum, Echo Cashback, World and World Elite.
  4. A security deposit may be required under certain circumstances.
  5. Financing subject to credit approval by National Bank. Certain conditions apply.
  6. Certain conditions apply. Visit the Conditions of the $100 cashback offer for details.

181 Reviews

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Thomas
1 26
This review was posted in French. Show original

Hello,

Thank you very much for this offer, however I have a few questions:
1) I have my departure scheduled for April 14, 2023, can I start to pre-open my account or do I have to wait 2 months before my departure as indicated in the ad?

2) When should I apply for the credit card? When I would be directly on site or during the pre-opening of the account?

Thanks a lot

Vanessa
26 2
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Hello,
I advise you to pre-open your account within 3 months before your departure, i.e. from January 14, 2023.
You will have to ask for the order of your credit card at your identification in branch, ie during your appointment when you arrive in Canada.
I hope I answered your questions,
Have a good day,

Alexandre
3 8
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Hello, I created an account at your bank thanks to the pvt offer. I’m there I have my debit credit card but I had seen somewhere that with this offer we had a credit card directly to be able to make purchases online, is this true?

Thanking you,

Alexander Ollier

Vanessa
26 2
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Hello and welcome to National Bank of Canada.

I understand through your message that you have the debit card but not the credit card.
When you went to the branch to pick up your debit card, did you order the credit card? If so, you will receive it in branch within 5 to 7 days. Otherwise, you have to go back to the branch to order it.
For your information, this credit card is free.
Once you have this card, you can then shop online.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to send me a private message.

Have a good day,

vanessa

Laurazona1
0 8
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Hello,
I am a future foreign student. I would like to open a remote account which will then be funded by a transfer by my family residing in Canada before my arrival. I would like to know if this is possible?
Then, what are the steps in case of refusal of the study permit? How do I recover the funds in the account when I will not be in Canada?
Thanks

BanqueNationale1
25 0
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Good morning!

Thank you for your interest in National Bank?

We have an excellent offer for newcomers which includes up to 3 years without bank charges as well as access to financing solutions without a credit history in Canada. You can check out all the details of the offer right here?https://bit.ly/3r8Ij5J.

It is possible to pre-open your account online up to 3 months before your arrival in the country. The opening of the account will be finalized on site with one of our advisers upon your arrival. It is possible to make 1 first transfer in the account before your arrival, but the funds will only be available after your appointment in person, when your account opening will be finalized.

We are also available on Facebook Messenger if you ever have any other questions!

Laurazona1
0 8
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Hello,
The second part of my question remains. In case of refusal of the study permit, how do I recover the funds when I could not arrive in Canada to finalize the opening of the account?

BanqueNationale1
25 0
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In this case, you will need to contact the branch responsible for your account directly. Don’t hesitate to write to us in private if you ever have any other questions!

Laurazona1
0 8
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Hello,
Could I have proof of funds in the bank account obtained from the BNC before my arrival at Xanada that I could present to the immigration services?

Jonaz
1 4
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Hello, I wanted to open a bank account and I was looking at the different offers for newcomers. I saw that the $50 offer was valid until 10/31. Can you confirm that the offer is no longer relevant please? Thanks !

Vanessa
26 2
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Hello,

The 50 CAD offer is still valid. You must pre-open the account via our page on PVTistes.net.

Good for you,

vanessa

Louise
1 8
This review was posted in French. Show original

Hello,

I would like to open an account remotely but I don’t really understand if we should enter our current information or those that will be true when we arrive in Canada? I would be in JP, I am currently self-employed on my own, and I am attached to the taxation of France. Do I have to enter this information, or those that will concern me when I am in Canada (Employee, attached to Canadian taxes)?

Thank you

Louise
1 8
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Also, is it possible to make the first payment to fill my account from a Canadian bank? (that of my spouse who is RP).

BanqueNationale1
25 0
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Hello Louise! You can enter your tax information depending on where you are currently. You will update these when you arrive here. Yes, you can transfer money into your account from a Canadian account or a foreign account. If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a message directly?

BanqueNationale1
25 0
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Hello Louise! You can enter your tax information depending on where you are currently. You will update these when you arrive here. Yes, you can transfer money into your account from a Canadian account or a foreign account. If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a message directly?

Alan02
0 1
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Hello, I wanted to open my account online but when I have to select the branch the choice is very limited and I don’t plan to take a car in the first months. I don’t know what to do? for information I will be on saint Georges.
Thanks for your help ?

BanqueNationale1
25 0
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Hello Alan!

After choosing a branch and completing the online opening, an advisor will contact you to take charge of the file. He can then assign you the branch of your choice?

Bleuenn
0 0
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Hello, I have just finalized the procedures for opening an account with the bnc. I had an appointment with a counselor who gave me my debit card and I should receive my credit card in the next few days. But now what is the process to get the $50 offered?

BanqueNationale1
25 0
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Hello and thank you for your question! The remittance will be made to your National Bank checking account no later than 150 days following the opening of the account. Do not hesitate to write to us in private so that we can confirm that the conditions have been met to receive the discount.

Malhi
3 6
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Hello, to create an account before leaving they ask for a phone number. can I put my Belgian number? because I am not yet in canada and therefore I do not have a canadian number

Vanessa
26 2
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Hello,
You can enter your current phone number and once in Canada you can make the change.
Have a good day,
vanessa