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Personal Account
Enough with all the take. It's time to make. Make bank.
With surcharges, service fees, and rising prices taking hard-earned money from your bottom line, the last thing you need is a bank account that takes from you, too. It’s time for the opposite of take. It’s time to make. Get the best features of chequing with high interest and zero fees. Want to Make Bank? Welcome to EQ Bank.
Personal Account
Enjoy many of the benefits of a chequing account plus unlimited transactions1 and high interest.
Joint Account
All the everyday banking perks of the Personal Account, for a smarter shared banking experience.
TFSA Savings Account
Earn more with high interest and tax-free earnings.
- 3.00% interest*, tax-free
- Zero fees for bigger earnings
- No minimum balance
- No-nonsense online sign-up in minutes
US Dollar Account
Earn more on US dollars without the nonsense of annoying fees.
- 3.00% interest* on every dollar
- No monthly fees
- Seriously competitive exchange rate
- A fast, cheap way to send US dollars abroad
GICs
Invest it and forget it with guaranteed rates on our registered and non-registered GICs.
- FEATURED RATE: 5.35%**on a 1-year GIC
- Invest for the short term or long term
- Invest with as little as $100 with our low minimum deposit
- Skip the hassle and buy a GIC in seconds
RSP Savings Account
Grow your retirement savings the smart way.
- 3.00% interest* on every tax-deferred dollar
- Zero fees for bigger earnings
- No minimum balance or other banking nonsense
- Online sign-up in minutes
TFSA Savings Account
Invest smarter with high interest and tax-free earnings.
- 3.00% interest*, tax-free
- Zero fees for bigger earnings
- No minimum balance
- No-nonsense online sign-up in minutes
EQ Bank Card
A reloadable card4 for spending and earning more (without all the fees).
International Money Transfers
Need to send money or make payments abroad? Do it for a whole lot less.
- Up to 8ׇ cheaper than other banks
- A no-nonsense, zero-markup exchange rate
- Send money direct from your account in a few easy steps
- Get your money there fast (some transfers are instant!)
Mortgage Marketplace
The no-nonsense way to find the best mortgage that’s right for you.
- Access 2,000+ mortgage products in one place
- Get the best rates right from the start
- Simple online process
It’s time for the everyday banking you deserve
Get ready to make
Monthly fees? No way. 4.00% interest* on everyday banking with unlimited transactions1? Absolutely. Plus free withdrawals from any ATM in Canada and cash back on every purchase2 with the EQ Bank Card.
Without all the take
No gimmicks, no accounts you don’t need, just seamless digital banking where all of our customers get access to our great rates—with no annoying paperwork or lineups.
We’re secure and trusted too
We have top-notch security and all of our deposit products are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance†. We’re also trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers to the tune of over $7B in deposits—and backed by Equitable Bank which has 50+ years of experience in the Canadian market.
It’s time for the everyday banking you deserve
Get ready to make
Monthly fees? No way. 4.00% interest* on everyday banking with unlimited transactions1? Absolutely. Plus free withdrawals from any ATM in Canada and cash back on every purchase2 with the EQ Bank Card.
Without all the take
No gimmicks, no accounts you don’t need, just seamless digital banking where all of our customers get access to our great rates—with no annoying paperwork or lineups.
We’re secure and trusted too
We have top-notch security and all of our deposit products are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance†. We’re also trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers to the tune of over $7B in deposits—and backed by Equitable Bank which has 50+ years of experience in the Canadian market.
We checked and...
we check all the boxes
At EQ Bank, you get: |
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| High interest on everyday banking |
| Same access to great rates for all customers |
| No monthly or hidden fees and free everyday transactions |
| No bank account minimum balances |
| No branches = more value |
| Free withdrawals from any ATM in Canada |
| Cash back on every purchase2 |
At other banks, you often get: |
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| Barely-there interest rates on everyday banking |
| Interest rate incentives for new customers only |
| Monthly and hidden fees, transaction fees, etc. |
| Bank account minimum balances often required |
| Expensive branches = more costs |
| Fees with certain ATMs |
| Cash back that can be restricted to certain partners |
Our customers have been talking
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But you get the idea…
Hold on...are you still not convinced?
Most people never scroll down this far, but if you really, really need a recap, we’re not opposed to a cheat sheet on everyday banking that makes without all the take:
- Earn more with incredible rates and no monthly fees
- Enjoy everyday banking with free everyday transactions and no minimum balance restrictions
- Get safety and security from a bank you can trust
Are you ready now?
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