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Offer for newcomers to Canada

$100 cashback promotion valid until May 5th, 2026
  • Up to 3 years with no monthly fees
  • Enjoy $100 cashback when you open a chequing account¹
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Receive $100 cashback directly in your new account thanks to the partnership between pvtistes.net and National Bank of Canada².

Three simple steps to benefit from the offer
Ready to take advantage of the offer? Open an account on this page
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Join the newcomer offer in 3 easy steps
1
Open an Online Account
Fill out the secure form from your country in 5 minutes, up to 90 days before your arrival in Canada.
2
Receive a Confirmation Email
Within a few days, you will receive a confirmation email for your account opening.
3
Schedule an In-Branch Appointment
Upon your arrival in Canada, book an in-person appointment to finalize your account opening.

Why choose National Bank of Canada?

Easily open your account online
Fee-free bank account
Enjoy an account with no fixed monthly fees for up to 3 years¹
400 branches
Here to welcome you across Canada
Legal support service
Available 7 days a week (toll-free phone number)⁵
Mastercard®⁶
No credit background required⁷
Open an account online
At a glance
The National Bank of Canada is one of the six largest 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 worldwide.
National Bank of Canada is:
2.9 millions clients
31,303 employees
471 branches across Canada
2,539 ATMs
As of May 6th, 2025. Source: 2024 Durability Report.
Commitment and Impact
The sustainability of National Bank
Sustainability is an integral part of our strategic planning. We take environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into account in our operational and business decisions.
  • Environement: We are working to develop a green economy

  • Social: We enrich communities

  • Governance: We govern according to the highest standards

Consult our last social responsibility report

Q&A

Details and conditions of the $100 cashback offer

This offer is valid until May 5th, 2026.

During the promotion period, open a first chequing account as the main account holder using the redirection link on this page and sign up for the offer for newcomers.

Within 150 days of opening the chequing account and signing up for the eligible package/offer, complete the following 3 steps:

- Sign up for online banking
- Carry out 10 eligible transactions, including:
- Debit card purchases
- Bill payments using your online banking or the National Bank mobile app.

The following transactions are excluded:
Refund of purchases (Interac®)
Reimbursement of fees
Flat monthly fee
Account handling charges

- Maintain this package for newcomers for at least 120 days after opening the new chequing account.

You must not have a chequing account, CAD Progress Account, Crescendo Account®, The Strategist Account®, The Natcan Strategist Account, Special Project Savings Account, Superior Flex Line Program®, Home Improvement Line of Credit, Personal line of credit, All-In-One Line of Credit®, or must not have had a National Bank High Interest Savings Account, alone or jointly in the past 36 months.


Other conditions:
- You can receive only one cashback for this chequing account.
- You must be at least 18 years old when you open the new chequing account through our digital solutions.
- You need to keep the new chequing account for at least 12 months starting when the chequing account is opened. If you don’t meet this condition, you’ll have to reimburse a portion of the cashback for the product you didn’t maintain corresponding to the period still remaining.
- You must keep your National Bank chequing account in good standing until the cashback is deposited into the new chequing account.  For the purpose of this promotion, a chequing account is not in good standing if:
- It is overdrawn, meaning it has an unauthorized negative balance.
- It has been used in an inappropriate, unauthorized, illegal or abusive manner, as described in section 8.7 of the National Bank Deposit Account Agreement.

- You must not be employed by National Bank, CWB® or one of its subsidiaries. Spouses of employees are also not eligible.
- This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
- This promotion cannot be combined with any other National Bank cashback promotion applicable to chequing accounts or banking packages. However, it can be combined with another eligible National Bank credit card, mortgage loan, mortgage insurance, or investment promotion.

When will the cashback be paid to your chequing account?

Consult the following table for the cashback payment date, if you meet the eligibility criteria. This is based on the date the chequing account was opened.

How long does it take to receive a debit card?

The debit card is issued during your first appointment at an advisory center.
The delivery time for a credit card is 5 to 7 business days if you apply online, and 7 to 10 business days if you fill out a paper form at one of our branches.

Details and conditions of the bank account

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

Is it possible to open a joint account and still receive the $100 CAD?

No, it is not possible to receive the $100 CAD if you open a joint account.

To take advantage of this deal, is it mandatory to use the pvtistes.net link?

To open your account, you must click on the National Bank link provided by pvtistes.net. If you do not use this link or if you go directly to a branch, you will not receive the $100 offer.

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. Certain conditions apply. Visit the Conditions of the $100 cashback offer for details.

3.
- Be a newcomer aged 18 or older
- Apply to open an account from your home country or within 5 years of arriving in Canada
- Be the sole user of the account

4. The Mastercard® and Interac® International Transfer service is available at a cost of $5.95 per transaction, regardless of the account you hold. The amount received by the recipient may differ from the amount sent, as intermediary or recipient banks may deduct their fees directly from the original transfer amount. This service allows you to send money to the United States, India, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the following 19 countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. A security deposit may be required under certain circumstances.

213 Reviews

Please leave your feedback or ask questions

ADRIEN
0 8
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Hello, is it possible to benefit from the offer by opening an account upon arrival in Canada? Is there a bank membership duration? A minimum before terminating his account? If ever something unexpected happens? Thanking you

ADRIEN
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I’m also going to Toronto, do you know if the advisers are bilingual?

Vanessa
34 7
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Hello Adrian,
You can open your bank account online from the pvtistes.net site in order to benefit from the 50 CAD offered on your account or within 5 years after arrival in Canada.
There is no membership duration at the National Bank. You can close your account free of charge at any time provided you do not

Vanessa
34 7
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sorry my message was validated too quickly.
I said on condition of not being debited from the account. The account must be settled before closing.

Have a good day,

Paul
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Hello,
I am interested in the offer for newcomers and I have two questions please:
– If I make a transfer before leaving for Canada and for some reason I can no longer leave for Canada, can I make a transfer to get my money back?
– I arrive in PVT in September but I will also be there in July for vacation (without validating my PVT). Can I get my credit card back when I visit in July (so with tourist status)?
Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Credit, Paul.

BanqueNationale1
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Good-morning Paul!

You can actually redo a transfer to your French account if your plans change!

If the opening request has already been made and completed, you can finalize the opening during your vacation!

Adeline46
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Hello,

Do we have to make a first payment to open the account (i.e. a transfer from our French bank to the Canadian bank)?

Thanks in advance,

Adeline

Vanessa
34 7
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Hello Adeline,

You have no obligation to make a first transfer before your arrival in Canada. You do as you wish, however, if you decide to make one, it is necessary to do so from your bank account in a bank in France to your account opened at the BNC.

Do not hesitate to contact me by pm for more information.

Have a good day,

vanessa

Félix
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Hello
Is it possible to open a bank account with an eTA?
Thank you for your reply have a nice day

Adeline46
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Hello, I have just arrived in Canada for a 6 month internship and I would like to open a Canadian bank account. If I understand correctly, if I don’t stay the 3 years as stated in the offer, I can’t get the free monthly fee and 50CAD welcome offer? Thanks in advance

Vanessa
34 7
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Hello,
You can without any problem open a bank account at the BNC and have the free fees and benefit from the 50CAD premium.
If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.
Have a good day,

vanessa

Elly
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This review was posted in French. Show original

Hello,

I have 2 questions:
Can we have a credit card when arriving with student status?
Also, if I understood correctly, the offer is valid within 5 years after our arrival but is it still valid for people who have already done a pvt in Canada (so – 5 years) but have since returned to France?

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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Hello Elly!

You will actually be able to get a credit card with this offer.

This offer will be accessible to you if you did not benefit from it during your last stay!

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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Hello Elly!

You will actually be able to get a credit card with this offer.

This offer will be accessible to you if you did not benefit from it during your last stay!

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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Hello Elly!
It is indeed possible to subscribe to a credit card as part of this offer.
You can benefit from it as long as you are a newcomer.
If you have any other questions, feel free to send us a message 🙂

Withny
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I am BOCICAUT Withny, I have been applying since Tuesday, I have not yet received the confirmation letter.

Vanessa
34 7
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Hello Whitny,

Can you contact me by private message so that we can see all this together.
Thank you

Anaikalubino
1 4
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Hello, Does the mention “mastercard card without credit history” appeal to me? What does that mean? That there will be no possibility of credit investigation with this card if ever we need it? (for the rental of housing or a loan for example)

Thank you 🙂

Vanessa
34 7
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Hello,

I thank you for your message.

This means that you are entitled to a credit card. Normally, for the granting of the credit card, there is a consultation with your credit bureau.
As you are a newcomer, you do not have one.
We therefore offer you the possibility of having this credit card without having a credit history 🙂 and this will allow you to build your credit history over time.

I hope I have answered your question and do not hesitate to write to me in private for other questions.

Good day,

vanessa

Sébastien
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Hello,

Is this good plan still relevant?
@NationalBank1

Thank you 🙂

BanqueNationale1
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This offer is still in effect, Sébastien! Do not hesitate if you have any questions!