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Bank Account Interactive Tool

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1) Which province or territory do you live in? 
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Only the banking packages offered in the province where you live will show up in the results.


 

2) How old are you? 
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Most financial institutions offer special packages for children, teenagers and young adults. The number and level of services you will receive varies from one financial institution to the other.


 

3) Are you a full-time student? 
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Financial institutions often offer special banking packages for post-secondary or full-time students. If you’ve answered “yes” to this question, these special packages will be included in the results.


 

If yes, is it in a post-secondary program?


 

4) How much money can you keep in your account at all times? 
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Certain financial institutions have banking packages that waive monthly fees if a minimum balance is maintained throughout the month.


 

5) How many in-branch transactions do you make each month? 
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In-branch transactions are transactions that are made in your bank, face-to-face, with the help of a cashier. They include withdrawals, transfers of funds, bill payments and balance inquiries.


 

How many self-serve transactions do you make each month? 
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Day-to-day self-serve transactions are transactions made at an ABM or by Internet/telephone. They include withdrawals, transfers of funds, bill payments and balance inquiries. They also include cheque writing, Interac® direct payments and pre-authorized debits.