Accounts

Chequing

Chequing account packages that work for you.

Choose a convenient banking package that suits your needs. If you have more than one chequing account, you can choose a different package for each account.

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Chequing Account Banking Packages

Basic

Perfect for a low volume, consistent user.

Features:

    • Monthly day-to-day transactions: 20

    • Monthly fee: $4

    • Senior Discount 60+: $0

    • Monthly fee waived with $1,000 minimum balance: Yes

Value

Ideal for a moderate number of monthly transactions.

Features:

    • Monthly day-to-day transactions: 35

    • Monthly fee: $10

    • Senior Discount 60+: $5

Unlimited

Great for active account users.

Features:

    • Monthly day-to-day transactions: Unlimited

    • Monthly fee: $14

    • Senior Discount 60+: $7

Pay as you go 

Ideal for low or occasional users.

Features:

    • Monthly day-to-day transactions: Pay per use

    • Monthly fee: $0

Youth Start

Created especially for users age 18 and under.

Features:

    • Monthly day-to-day transactions: 30

    • Monthly fee: $0

Student Life

Designed for post secondary students.

Features:

    • Monthly day-to-day transactions: Unlimited

    • Monthly fee: $0

Contact us today and we can help you pick the right option for your needs.

Overdraft Protection Plans

Add overdraft protection to your Alterna chequing account and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you’ll have access to extra funds when you need them. No longer worry about your account becoming overdrawn if you accidentally don’t have enough money in your account to clear outstanding cheques, pre-authorized debits and debit card transactions. Your overdraft protection will automatically come into effect to cover any shortfall up to your approved overdraft limit. Choose from our Monthly or Pay-Per-Use plans.

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*US Dollar chequing accounts can only be opened in-branch.

**Application is subject to credit approval

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