Get a welcome cash bonus of up to $100!*
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Up to $100 cash bonus
Get a welcome cash bonus of up to $100 for being a new customer*
Canadian and U.S. dollar Savings Account
Get a Canadian and U.S. dollar Savings Account to use at no additional cost
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Explore the bonuses, features, and fees for our chequing accounts
Plus $11.95 per month or $0 with a $3,000 minimum balance | Performance $17.95 per month or $0 with a $4,000 minimum balance
| Premium $30.95 per month or $0 with a $6,000 minimum balance
| |
|---|---|---|---|
Welcome cash bonus* | $100 | $700 | $700 |
Family Bundle bonus*86 | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Savings Amplifier Account promotional interest rate** | Up to | Up to | Up to |
Transactions per month*52 | 25 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
INTERAC e-Transfer®§ transactions*39 | Included | Included | Included |
BMO ATM withdrawals*53 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
OnGuard Identity Theft Protection*74 | - | Included | Included |
Family Bundle*86 | - | Available with this account | Available with this account |
| - | $40 | $150 | |
Additional accounts | Canadian dollar and US dollar Savings Account at no cost*3 | Canadian dollar and US dollar chequing and savings account at no cost*3 | Canadian dollar and US dollar chequing and savings account at no cost*3 |
Additional features |
| No fee for select Cheques*54 No fee for Stop Payments*50 Safety Deposit Box Annual $12 Discount*64Preferred exchange rate for U.S dollar*35 | |
Monthly Plan fee*4 | $11.95 OR $0/month with min. $3,000 balance | $17.95 OR $0/month with min. $4,000 balance | $30.95 OR $0/month with min. $6,000 balance |
Non-BMO ATM withdrawals per month*53 | $2 each in Canada, $5 each outside of Canada | 1 Canadian withdrawal included per month, then $2 each in Canada, $5 each outside Canada | Unlimited worldwide, no BMO fees |
Standard Overdraft protection*20 | $5/month | $5/month | No monthly fee |
Global Money Transfer*98 | $5 per transfer | No fee | No fee |
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Learn more about everyday banking, saving, investing, budgeting, home buying, and more on our interactive learning platform.
Students
Newcomers to Canada
Seniors
Everyday banking solutions designed for seniors, including a no monthly fee*83 chequing plan.
Indigenous
Enjoy banking with no monthly plan fee for a year*93 and preferred rates on other banking options.
Kids & teens
Canadian Defence Community
Bank with no monthly fees*80 and get flexible mortgage options.
Business owners
Find a business bank account that fits your needs, whether you’re just starting out, growing or established.
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Award-winning mobile banking
Recognized for Excellence in Digital Banking for a third year in a row.
Honoured for digital money management features and account alerts.
Awarded for BMO CashTrack, an artificial intelligence (AI) driven capability.
Plus Chequing Account FAQs
The Plus Chequing Account is a low monthly fee chequing account that offers a high transaction limit, making it perfect for everyday banking.
The main differences between a savings account and a chequing account come down to how many transactions you can make per month, the fees you incur, and the potential each account offers for earning interest.
A chequing account is best used for day-to-day transactions. It’s known as a deposit account and is designed to hold your money for short-term needs.
A savings account, on the other hand, is designed to hold your money for longer periods so that you can save it, and potentially earn interest on your account balance.
- Choose the account you’d like to open. We offer several chequing accounts, including the Plus Chequing Account, Performance Chequing Account and the Premium Chequing Account.
- Complete the online application. You’ll need to provide basic information like your name, address, employment information, and Social Insurance Number (SIN).
- Sign up for BMO Online Banking. Register for BMO Online Banking and start using the BMO mobile banking app.
There are a few ways that you can add funds to your account conveniently and securely, both in-person or online:
- At a branch or ATM: Visit your nearest local branch or ATM to deposit cash and cheques.
- Mobile deposit: Use the BMO Mobile Banking App to deposit cheques instantly to your account and save yourself a trip to the bank.
- Auto-deposit: Get your paycheques and other payments automatically paid to your account by setting up through BMO Online Banking.
With the BMO Plus Chequing Account, you get up to 25 debit transactions*52 per month. Any fare payments made with your BMO debit card at participating Canadian public transit authorities won’t count toward this limit, whether you tap your card or mobile wallet at a fare reader.
What counts as a transaction with the BMO Plus Chequing Account?
When you move money out of your account – like an ATM withdrawal, bill payment or pre-authorized payment – that counts as a transaction. Money coming into your account – like payroll direct deposits or cash deposits at an ATM – don’t count as transactions.
What is BMO SmartProgress™?
BMO SmartProgress™ is an interactive learning platform that offer guidance on topics like everyday banking, investing, homebuying and more.
Get helpful tips and advice to help you feel more confident about your finances and make real financial progress.
Manage your pre-authorized payments with BMO Powerswitch
With BMO Powerswitch, we make switching to BMO easy. Simply transfer your pre-authorized payments from another financial institution to your new BMO bank account online in minutes. Current BMO customer can also use BMO Powerswitch to manage pre-authorized payments.
Resources
What is a chequing account and how can it work for you?
Learn everything you need to know about chequing accounts so you can do more with your money.
How to find the best chequing account for your lifestyle
Why settle for a generic chequing account when you can find one that fits your lifestyle?
What’s the difference between a chequing and savings account?
Compare chequing vs. savings accounts and learn how you can use them both to your advantage.
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