Open a bank account

Open a bank account

A bank account makes it easier to manage your money and keep it safe.

You can open a bank account even if you don’t have an address, a job or money to put in the account right away.

To open an account:

1. find at least two pieces of acceptable, original identification (the bank will not accept photocopies)
2. select the bank
3. go to the bank in person
4. tell them you’d like to open a new account

Once the account is opened, make sure to request a cheque book. You may need them later to put a deposit on a home or pay rent.

Learn more about:

• how to open a bank account
• your rights and responsibilities when dealing with banks