The Primary Chequing account is ideal for day-to-day banking needs like withdrawals, bill payments, transfers, account history inquiries and more.

Your Primary Chequing account can be one of multiple accounts attached to your Everyday Banking Plan¹. You can save money by choosing the Banking Plan that best fits your needs. If you maintain the minimum monthly balance for your Plan, you pay no monthly fee.

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• Available in Canadian or U.S. dollars².
• Comes with cheque writing privileges.
• Get one monthly statement – combine all of your personal accounts on one detailed monthly statement and pay no additional fees.
• Optional cheque image return with your statement (free with some Banking Plans).
• Add overdraft protection (subject to qualification).
• Individual account transaction fees apply - or you can attach your account to an Everyday Banking Plan at a fixed monthly fee (Account[s] can be added to an existing Banking Plan with no additional monthly cost).

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¹Up to 20 Primary Chequing, Interest Chequing (for existing customers only) or Premium Rate Savings accounts are eligible to be opened under the Banking Plan of your choice for one monthly fee, subject to the Banking Plan’s monthly transaction limits.
²USD deposits are not eligible for CDIC deposit insurance.