Welcome to Your New
Scotiabank Chequing Account.
These tips will help you get
started off right.
How to make the most of your account.
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Activate Digital Banking
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Make a Deposit
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Set up your Payroll
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Set up Automatic Payments
Activate Digital Banking
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Scotia OnLine
Sign in to Scotia OnLine to do your everyday banking.
Once you’re signed up, you can:- Pay bills
- Check your balance and account history
- Transfer money between accounts
- Send money to friends and family anywhere in the world
- Set up Scotia® InfoAlerts
- Go paperless
Plus, you're always protected and can bank securely with our Online and Mobile Security Guarantee.1
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Mobile Banking
You can also get 24/7 access to your banking with our Scotiabank Mobile Banking App. Download the app today and use it to bank whenever and wherever you want.
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Make a Deposit
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Branch or ABM
Make a deposit into your account using your closest Branch or ABM.
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Interac e-Transfer®*
If you’ve just opened a new chequing account, you can deposit money into your account by sending yourself money from an account at another financial institution2.
It’s a quick and easy way to deposit funds into your account to get started3.
You can send an e-Transfer through Scotia® OnLine, Mobile Banking or iMessage on your iPhone.
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Mobile Deposit
Mobile Deposit is a fast, convenient way to deposit cheques.
Instead of going to the bank or ABM, just use your mobile device to take a picture of your cheque and deposit it into your chequing or savings account.
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Set up Direct Deposit
- Quick Facts:
- Immediate access to funds – no holds on your payroll deposit so you can use your money when you need it.
- Easy and convenient.
- It's free.
Direct Deposit is the quick and easy way to have cheques deposited to your account electronically for easy access to your money.
Automate Your Banking
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Pre Authorized Debits
Pay bills automatically, on time every time – without even thinking about it.
Forget about due dates and missed payments. With pre-authorized payments, you can take care of your bills including:
- Cable
- Internet
- Gym memberships and more
- Your bills will get paid automatically and on time, using the available funds in your account.
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Bill Payments
Pay bills easily at home, work, or on the go.
There are lots of ways to pay your bills. Go online with your computer, tablet or smartphone, or use your home phone or an ABM. No matter which way you choose, you can easily take care of all your bills including:
- Credit cards
- Hydro
- Cell phone
- Property taxes
Paying bills online is extra easy.
Pay your bills online
Simply sign in to Scotia® OnLine and you can pay a single bill or a bunch, all at once. As you enter each payment, you’ll see the total added. So it’s easy to ensure you have enough money in your account.
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1 For full details about our Online and Mobile Security Guarantee, visit www.scotiabank.com/guarantee.
2 In order to deposit an Interac e-Transfer immediately upon receipt, the recipient must bank online with Scotiabank, BMO Bank of Montreal, CIBC, President's Choice Financial, RBC Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust, Tangerine, ATB Financial, Desjardins or National Bank. Customers should check with those banks, as terms and conditions may vary.
3 Note: Any regular Service Fees associated for a debit transaction will also be charged when you are sending an Interac e-Transfer transaction from your Scotiabank account. For Electronic Transfer Limits, please refer to Managing your ScotiaCard section accessible through Scotia OnLine or your ScotiaCard Banking Access Enrolment Maintenance Form.