【August 4, 2026 update】 Fully updated the bank account opening bonuses from Canada’s major banks.


Bank account opening bonuses from Canada’s major banks are some of the easiest rewards to earn, so they are worth checking before you open a new account.

After opening an account, you can also read about how Canadian bank accounts can help waive credit card annual fees and save on other costs.

【BMO】 $900 + $100 + 5.00%

Before August 6, 2026, applying for a BMO Performance or Premium chequing account can earn up to $900. Opening the account through the blog’s partner cashback website can add another $100 or $75.

Apply for the Performance account through the cashback site🔗 ($900 + $100)
Apply for the Premium account through the cashback site🔗 ($900 + $75)

Requirements to earn $900 from a new BMO account

1️⃣ Earn $700 when you:

  1. Open and fund a new BMO Performance or Premium chequing account by August 6, 2026
  2. Set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $500 by September 30, 2026
  3. Complete 1 additional qualifying action by September 30, 2026. You can either:
    • Make two bill payments of $50 or more to two different payees through online or mobile banking
    • Set up two pre-authorized debits of $50 or more from two different payees

2️⃣ Earn $150 when you:

  1. Open a Savings Amplifier Account by August 6, 2026
  2. Deposit $10,000 or more within 30 days
  3. Maintain your deposit for 120 days to enjoy a 5.00% promo rate
  4. Maintain your deposit for another 90 days to earn your cash bonus

3️⃣ Earn $50 when you:

  1. Apply 1 Goal and 1 Strategy in the My Financial Progress plan by September 30, 2026

⚠️ Opening the savings account also provides a 5.00% promo rate for 120 days.

【CIBC】 $850 + 4.60%

CIBC bank account opening bonus

⚠️ The newly opened savings account comes with a 4.60% promotional savings rate for three months.

【RBC】 Apple iPad

Open a new account by November 2, 2026, to receive an Apple iPad (Apple 11-inch iPad Wi-Fi 128GB).

Two accounts qualify: RBC Signature No Limit Banking and RBC VIP Banking.

How to get your new iPad

1️⃣ Open an eligible RBC bank account by November 2, 2026

2️⃣ Set up and complete two of the following qualifying criteria within 90 days of account opening:

  • Your payroll or pension as a direct deposit
  • Two pre-authorized monthly payments (PAPs)
  • Two bill payments to a service provider

【Scotiabank】 $1,000 + $100 + 5.00%

Apply by October 19, 2026, to earn up to $1,000 in account-opening bonuses through the Ultimate Package or Preferred Package.

Applying through the blog’s partner cashback website can add another cashback bonus:

Requirements to earn the $1,000 Scotiabank bonus

$700 Cash Bonus for Preferred or Ultimate Package Conditions

  1. To qualify for the $700 cash bonus (the “$700 Package Bonus”), you must:

a. Open a new Ultimate Package or new Preferred Package chequing account (the “Eligible Chequing Account”) during the Offer Period;

b. Within 60 days of Eligible Chequing Account opening, set up and receive at least one eligible automated and recurring direct deposit, such as payroll or pension, which will recur monthly for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months in total; and

c. Within 60 days of Eligible Chequing Account opening, complete any one (1) of the following activities:

i. Set up and make a minimum of one (1) eligible recurring pre-authorized transaction with a value of at least $50 which will recur monthly for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months, or

ii. Make at least one (1) eligible online bill payment of at least $50 through the Scotiabank Mobile App or through Scotia OnLine, or

iii. Complete at least one (1) eligible Visa* Debit purchase using your ScotiaCard® anywhere Visa* Debit is accepted. Only the following Visa Debit transaction types are eligible: online debit purchases, and in-store purchases made outside of Canada.

  1. Click here for a list of eligible direct deposits, pre-authorized transactions and online bill payments. Notwithstanding a transaction may be included in these lists, certain exclusions may still apply and Scotiabank reserves the right to modify these lists and to determine whether a specific direct deposit, pre-authorized transaction or bill payment is eligible for the $700 Package Bonus. Fund transfers initiated to other Scotiabank accounts (one time or recurring, e.g. credit card or savings account), to chequing or savings accounts held at other financial institutions, or to payment processing firms, are not eligible for the $700 Package Bonus.

$200 Money Master Savings Account Bundle Conditions

  1. To qualify for a $200 cash bonus (the “$200 Savings Bundle Bonus”), you must meet all of the conditions for the $700 Package Bonus, and:

a. During the Offer Period and within 60 days of opening your Eligible Chequing Account:

i. Open a new Money Master Savings Account (the “Eligible Savings Account”).

ii. Enroll your new Eligible Savings Account in either the Pay Yourself First or the Savings Finder tool (each a “Smart Savings Tool”).

b. Remain enrolled in your selected Smart Savings Tool for 90 consecutive days.

  1. Enrolment in a Smart Savings Tool is subject to certain eligibility requirements and can only be done through the Scotiabank mobile banking app. For example, enrollment in the Pay Yourself First tool will not be available if you have not had at least 4 recurring deposits to your Scotia Chequing Account at the time you attempt to enroll. Also, both the Eligible Chequing and Savings Accounts must be “Any to Sign” to be eligible for the Smart Savings tools. Only one Smart Savings Tool can be enrolled in at a time but you can switch tools at any time, however, you must remain enrolled in a Smart Savings Tool for 90 consecutive days from the date of first enrolment in Section 4.a.ii. above. See the Smart Savings Tool Agreement for full terms and conditions.

$100 Credit Card Bundle Bonus Conditions

  1. To be eligible to receive a $100 cash bonus (the “$100 Credit Card Bundle Bonus”), you must meet all of the conditions for the $700 Package Bonus, and:

a. Within 60 days of opening your Eligible Chequing Account, you must apply for and be approved for an Eligible Credit Card Account in which you are the primary cardholder; and

b. Within 60 days of opening your Eligible Credit Card Account, you must complete at least one Qualifying Purchase on your Eligible Credit Card Account.

Opening the new savings account also provides a 5.00% promotional rate for 90 days.

【TD】 $750

Open a new chequing or savings account by October 1, 2026, to earn up to $750 in bonuses.

Up to $750 in value is calculated as follows: Offer 1) $500 cash + Offer 2) $150 cash + Offer 3) an estimated value of $100.00 in bonus interest.

TD bank account opening bonus

It is a bit cheeky to include the possible $100 in deposit interest in the $750 total 🐶

【Simplii】 $500 + 4.60%

Blog referral application link; the official website offers a $450 opening bonus, while the referral link adds another $50.

The new-customer offer includes:

Simplii new-customer account-opening bonus

Earn 4.60%
Open a High Interest Savings Account
Earn 4.60% interest for 5 months on eligible deposits up to $100,000
Terms apply. Offer ends 2026.10.31

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【Tangerine】 $250 + $100 + 4.50%

Apply by October 31, 2026.

Getting a sweet $250 is as easy as 1-2-3

1. Become a Client

Sign up in minutes on your phone and get ready to have simple banking at your fingertips.

2. Open your Chequing Account

It’s the original no monthly fee digital bank Account, designed to uncomplicate your life.

3. Switch your payroll deposits to earn $250

Move your paycheques to your Tangerine Chequing Account for 2 consecutive months, and we’ll give you $250.

Plus: New Clients get a 4.50% rate for 5 months when they open a Savings Account before November 30, 2026

Enter the promo code 58225243S1 when registering for a new account. After meeting the requirements, you will receive a $50 bonus.

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Expired Updates

BMO

【January 25, 2025 update】 BMO’s latest account-opening bonus was $700 + 5% for 120 days, plus another $50 through the blog’s referral link.

CIBC

The bonus was $400 cash for opening a chequing account plus $200 for opening a savings account at the same time, with a 5.00% rate for four months.

RBC
Scotiabank

Apply by March 1, 2025.

TD

【March 25, 2025 update】 TD offered up to $2,400 in cash bonuses for a new savings account. New money had to be transferred in by April 30 and kept there until August 28. Some existing customers also received this promotion.

Cash Tier Minimum Cash Offer
$10,000 $150.00
$25,000 $300.00
$50,000 $600.00
$100,000 $1,200.00
$200,000+ $2,400.00

Simplii

Chequing: $300 + $50 until April 30, 2025; savings: 4.6% for five months until February 28, 2025.

PC Money Account

A $200 account-opening bonus, plus a 3.5% savings rate after adding the savings feature.

DUCA

Earn a $450 bonus when opening a new chequing account in Ontario only. Use referral code D05278475 to receive another $100.

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