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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
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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.

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Julien
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Hello, I am leaving on April 13, 2020 and we are currently on March 05, 2020.
Is it too late to open my online account and transfer money before I leave?
Thank you.

BanqueNationale1
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Absolutely not Julien 🙂 You have up to five years after your arrival to take advantage of the offer. There is still time to transfer money.

Sophia

Pauline
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Is it possible to make a first transfer via transfertmate?

BanqueNationale1
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Hello Pauline! The first transfer must be made from one bank to another. So, you will have to make the transfer from your financial institution. I’m here if you have any other questions for us. 🙂
– Faria

Kakou
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Hello,

I would like to know if the credit card can be directly linked to our current account and if the amount spent can be withdrawn automatically every month as proposed by desjardins bank. Thank you

BanqueNationale1
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Hello Karine! It is indeed possible that the payment of the balance due on your credit card will be withdrawn automatically each month. Do not hesitate if you have more questions! -Mast

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

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

BanqueNationale1
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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
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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
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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

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
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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.