Chequing Account CAD CDIC Insured
Scotiabank

Preferred Package

Our most popular banking package for your everyday banking needs with unlimited transactions and a first-year credit card fee rebate.

Interest rate Not listed
Monthly fee $16.95/mo
Transactions Not listed
Minimum deposit $0
CURRENT OFFERS

Promotions and account value

Offer summary

First year annual fee rebate (up to $150) on select credit cards, plus Trade 1 Get 1 Free at Scotia iTRADE.

Welcome offer $700 value

Earn up to $700 when you bundle a Preferred Package, savings account, and registered account.

Additional promotion

Earn an additional 0.05% interest on your MomentumPLUS Savings Account. Fee waived on one non-Scotiabank ABM withdrawal per month in Canada.

EARNINGS

Rates and interest details

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

COSTS

Fees and account limits

Monthly fee$16.95/mo
Fee-waiver balance$4,000
Minimum deposit$0
Maximum depositNot listed
Included transactionsNot listed
Bundled productNot specified

Detailed fee schedule

FeeAmountFrequency or allowanceAdditional use
Monthly Maintenance FeeWaived with $4,000 minimum daily closing balance. Seniors 60+ receive a $4.00 discount. Free for first year for Newcomers. $16.95 Unlimited -
International Money Transfer FeeSend money globally for $1.99 per transfer with Scotia International Money Transfer. - Per Use $1.99
Interac e-Transfer FeeUnlimited free Interac e-Transfer transactions. - Per Use -
Out-of-Network ATM FeeFee waived on one non-Scotiabank ABM withdrawal per month in Canada. - Per Use -
Per-Transaction FeeUnlimited debit transactions. - Per Use -
ACCOUNT EXPERIENCE

Features and benefits

Free Interac e-Transfers

Unlimited Transactions

Welcome Bonus Offer

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 Newcomers
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.