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 4th of February 2025.

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 4th of February 2025.
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.

194 Reviews

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françois
7 43
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Good evening, when I go to open my account online from France, the money that I will transfer is in a passbook. Does this pose any problem? How long is the transfer made?

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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Hello Francois! I suggest that you check with your bank for the transfer to be made from your Livret A rather than a transaction account. For the deadline, it is usually 72 working hours for receipt. -Mast

Anne
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Hello,
My first transfer (from France) has just been refused, for the following reason: “account frozen”.
Indeed, my account is not yet validated but it is registered here that I can make “a first transfer before my departure” … My appointment for the formal opening of my account being already taken in Vancouver (this Friday 21 / 02) how to make this 1st transfer as quickly as possible by then? Hoping, for my part, not to have to pay more fees with my issuing French bank following this rejection …

BanqueNationale1
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Hello Anne, thank you for your message! Your first transfer must be made through your issuing bank directly, without going through a third-party application. If this is what you have already done, contact us in private and we will do more checks for you! -Mast

DVelly
1 7
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Hello,

I know that when renting a car, for example at Hertz, with a Desjardins credit card, insurance is also included (to insure the rental car). Is this also the case with the BNC card, especially during the 1st year with your offer?

Thank you !

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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In fact, it depends on the card you have. Our travel cards, Platinum, World and World Elite cards, offer this coverage, and are available as part of the program! – Alex

AurelieBubu
0 4
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Hello, I was making my request to open an account with the BNC but I don’t know what to answer for the question of tax residence (as understood for taxes). Should I put Canada or France? I just arrived with a 2 year old PVT.
Thank you in advance for enlightening me 🙂

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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Hello Aurelle, indicate France. As you are already here, you can also come see us in one of our branches, it will be our pleasure to open your account on site! – Alex

AurelieBubu
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Hello Alex,
Thank you for the answer. I would have opened my account in an agency directly, but does the $ 50 gift work if opening in an agency (probably in Oakville), I understand that not. How to get it (do you have a letter in English that I can show). I don’t want to bother with this.
thank you,
Aurelie

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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For the gift of $ 50 actually it is only applicable for accounts opened online. 🙂 -Seb

Laura007
0 0
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Bjr! Is it possible to open an account remotely?

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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Hello Laura,
Yes, it is possible to open a remote account no earlier than three months before your arrival in Canada. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
Have a nice day! 😉

Amy

Leslie
1 5
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Hello,
Is it possible to have the free 3-year offer by going directly through the bank or do I have to do it necessarily by internet first?
Thank you
Leslie

Vanessa
29 5
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Hello,

I’m Vanessa and I work for the National Bank of Canada.

You can open your account online or directly in Canada in one of our branches.

If you would like more details on our offer, please do not hesitate to contact me by private message.

Have a good day,

Vanessa

Clément
0 0
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I recommend the BNC because I had an appointment the same day to open an account and left with my debit card the same day. I received my credit card 1 week after my appointment which is still quick.
There are many BNC branches in all provinces, which is not the case for some banks.
3 years of free bank fees which is a plus too.

Aldrick
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Hello,

Thank you for the answer.
There is in this case a problem.

Arrived on September 22, I was able to finalize and open my account with the BNC on September 26.
However, after showing the PVT offer, and relaunching to get my credit card, I received a letter explaining that I could not receive it because I am not eligible when everything was done according to the recommendations. from Pvtiste.net and that I recalled the offer to my advisor (who did not seem to be aware).
After referring my advisor and the 1st person who contacted me to open my account, I was told that they asked for more information on this negative return.
Today is October 17th, I still do not have a credit card so the offer is not respected. In addition, I find myself in the obligation to take a prepaid telephone plan therefore more expensive, I have no explanation, no support, and I am in a bank which is very little present see unknown in Toronto whether it’s the number of ATMs or the number of branches.

As a result, the offer completely loses its attractiveness. As I said to my adviser, being disappointed, with no reagent solution and support, I will look elsewhere and (faced with MY experience) advise against all newcomers to take part.

Ines
1 0
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Same problem for me and my partner. We were refused the credit card and asked for a security deposit of minimum $ 1000 to provide it. It is out of the question for us, so we will surely go to Desjardins. Making a partner offer that is not honored is really problematic. We arrived in August and we still haven’t been able to start building our credit history, we can’t pay online, we have additional fees on all our subscriptions (mobile, hydro etc.) Really not cool.

Aldrick
0 0
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Hello,

How long does it take to get a credit card once the account is opened? What are the conditions ?

SouadO
0 0
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Hello, the waiting time is a few days following the request. You just need to have your PVT visa.
Thank you

Aldrick
0 0
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Hello,

What is the deadline for obtaining the credit card and what are the conditions if there are any?