Chequing Account CAD CDIC Insured
Scotiabank

Basic Plus Bank Account

A basic account with value-added features including up to 25 free debit transactions per month.

Interest rate Not listed
Monthly fee $11.95/mo
Transactions 25/month
Minimum deposit $0
CURRENT OFFERS

Promotions and account value

Additional promotion

Send money globally for $1.99 with Scotia International Money Transfer.

EARNINGS

Rates and interest details

A specific interest rate is not currently listed for this product.

COSTS

Fees and account limits

Monthly fee$11.95/mo
Fee-waiver balance$3,000
Minimum deposit$0
Maximum depositNot listed
Included transactions25/month
Bundled productNot specified

Detailed fee schedule

FeeAmountFrequency or allowanceAdditional use
Monthly Maintenance FeeWaived with $3,000 minimum daily closing balance for the entire month. Seniors 60+ receive a $4.00 discount. $11.95 Unlimited -
International Money Transfer FeeSend money globally for $1.99 per transfer with Scotia International Money Transfer. - Per Use $1.99
Interac e-Transfer FeeFree Interac e-Transfer transactions. - Per Use -
Per-Transaction Fee25 free debit transactions per month. - Per Use -
ACCOUNT EXPERIENCE

Features and benefits

Free Interac e-Transfers

Mobile Cheque Deposit

Online and Mobile Banking

Online and Mobile Banking

Overdraft Protection Available

CDIC Insured

Apple Pay Support

Google Pay Support

International Money Transfers

International Money Transfers

WHO CAN APPLY

Eligibility and access

Minimum ageNot specified
AvailabilityAvailable nationally
Mobile appYes
Online bankingYes
Branch accessNot specified

CDIC Insured: This product is identified as eligible for CDIC deposit protection, subject to applicable limits and conditions.

Seniors
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Terms and disclosures

Rates, fees, eligibility requirements and promotional terms can change. Confirm all current details directly with Scotiabank before opening the account.

Product information last reviewed or updated Mar 12, 2026.