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Offer for newcomers to Canada

$100 cashback promotion valid until November 3rd, 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.

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Open your account online
Up to 5 years after your arrival in Canada, complete our online application form in under 5 minutes.
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Receive your debit card and enjoy your benefits
Once your account is open, you'll receive an email with your account details. Your debit card will then be sent to you by mail.
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Fill out our online form
It's quick and secure. In 5 minutes, complete the first step of opening your account. You can do it right now, up to 90 days before your arrival in Canada.
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Watch your inbox
In the following days, you'll receive an email confirming your application. Keep it safe. Once your account is open, you'll be able to transfer money into it and use it when you arrive.
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Book an appointment on arrival
Once in Canada, simply book a branch appointment to finalize the opening of your account and receive your card.
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Make the most of your branch visit
By preparing for your appointment and learning about current offers, you increase your chances of getting the best benefits for your situation. Feel free to ask any questions while you're there.
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Why choose National Bank of Canada?

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Enjoy an account with no fixed monthly fees for up to 3 years¹
400 branches
Here to welcome you across Canada
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Available 7 days a week (toll-free phone number)⁵
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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.
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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 November 3rd, 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 150 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.
Opening date of the new chequing account: Date of deposit of the cashback into the new chequing account:
Between November 5 and November 30, 2025Cashback deposited to the account by June 15, 2026
Between December 1 and December 31, 2025Cashback deposited to the account by July 15, 2026
Between January 1 and January 31, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by August 15, 2026
Between February 1 and February 28, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by September 15, 2026
Between March 1 and March 31, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by October 15, 2026
Between April 1 and April 30, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by November 15, 2026
Between May 1 and May 31, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by December 15, 2026
Between June 1 and June 30, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by December 15, 2026
Between July 1 and July 31, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by January 15, 2027
Between August 1 and August 31, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by February 15, 2027
Between September 1 and September 30, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by March 15, 2027
Between October 1 and October 31, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by April 15, 2027
Between November 1 and November 3, 2026Cashback deposited to the account by May 15, 2027

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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MickaD2
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Good morning,
I will soon be in Montreal to start my pvt and I want to open a remote account. The only problem is that I don’t have a NIF, I filled out my first tax form in June but no news, except I need it to open an account, otherwise I understood that there could be problems.
Can anybody help me?

BanqueNationale1
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Hello Michael! Feel free to send us a message so we can watch it with you??

ddels
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Good morning,
I opened a BNC account via the offer here from PVtistes. When I went to my appointment at the branch to validate the opening of my account, my advisor told me that I was not going to receive the $100 offered from the offer because my salary will not be received on this bank account, which is supposed to be a necessary condition to obtain this 100$ (because I am actually on a VIE contract so I only receive mission allowance on my French account in euros). However, I did not see this condition to benefit from the offer. Can you reconfirm this for me?
Thanks in advance

BanqueNationale1
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Hello, do not hesitate to send us a private message or write to us on Facebook Messenger (https://bit.ly/2BaEDp5) so that we can assist you!

mikamickael06
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Hello, we opened our BNC account since February 1st but we did not receive the $100 offer. The branch cannot help us. Who should we contact?
THANKS

Vanessa75
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Good morning,
I just replied to your private message.
We will check, and if following your answers, it turns out that all the conditions are met, we will do what is necessary so that you can receive the bonus of 100CAD.
Very good day,
vanessa

Delphine90
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Good morning,
I am about to open a bank account at the BNC. However, I was wondering whether it is possible to make the first transfer of money to come and deposit it in cash in a branch?
THANKS

Vanessa75
34 7
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Hello Delphine,

Yes, you can deposit cash at the branch counter.

However, beforehand, and if you want to take advantage of the Pvtistes offer, you must pre-open your account online (see the conditions on this page to obtain the 100 CAD in your bank account).
You can then go to your branch after receiving your account opening confirmation (within 72 hours maximum).
If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact me by MP.

Good day,

vanessa

AnD64
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Good morning,
Following an online BNC account opening in April and after having finalized the procedures in branch when we arrived at the beginning of June, we had a few questions about this offer: do we get the $100 after 3 months since the online opening? or since the first use of the card? Once the debit card has been used for various purchases, do we have to contact the BNC to benefit from the offer or is this done automatically? Thank you in advance for your feedback =)

BanqueNationale1
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Good morning,

You have a period of 120 days following the opening of the account to fulfill all the conditions of the offer in order to obtain the cash back

The remittance will be made to your National Bank checking account no later than 150 days following the opening of the checking account.

No need to contact us to notify us, this is done automatically.

BanqueNationale1
26 0
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Good morning,

You have a period of 120 days following the opening of the account to fulfill all the conditions of the offer in order to obtain the cash back

The remittance will be made to your National Bank checking account no later than 150 days following the opening of the checking account.

No need to contact us to notify us, this is done automatically.

8iona8
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Hello, arrived in Canada in May, I opened my account online with the Pvtiste offer for the 100dollars with BNC, I have not made a transaction yet (receiving money is it a transaction?) thank you

BanqueNationale1
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Hello Iona, I hope your arrival is going well! Receiving money is not an eligible transaction, but any withdrawal is (purchase with your card, dispatched transfer, bill payment, withdrawal at the counter, etc…) Do not hesitate to write to us in private if you have more questions!

AdamB4
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Hello, I can’t find how to take advantage of the offer, even the adviser did not manage to inform me.

Vanessa75
34 7
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Good morning,
To take advantage of expanded you must pre-open your online account from the link above.
The offer is made automatically, to know all the conditions you can read the section “conditions of the discount of 100 cad”
I hope to have answered your question.