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Senior chequing account

Senior chequing account

Unlimited free transactions, no monthly fee, 1 free cheque order and more for those aged 60+!

Upcoming changes to our chequing accounts

Our Members have been asking for modernized chequing options that better reflect today’s banking needs. Based on this feedback, we’ll be making upgrades and fee changes to our chequing accounts, effective September 1, 2023. Changes to other chequing-related services will also take effect on September 1, 2023. Learn more about the upcoming changes.

Features

  • Unlimited free transactions
  • 4 free Interac e-Transfers® per month (Interac® fees rebated at month end)
  • 1 free basic cheque order per year
  • 4 free bank drafts a month (CAD only), additional at $3.25 each
  • Free certified cheques
  • Free monthly paper statements
  • Meridian cardholders have access to over 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs in North America with THE EXCHANGE® Network in Canada and the Allpoint Network in the US
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Fees

Fee Description

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Monthly fee1

For information on all account and service fees, see Meridian Accounts and Services. Need help or want more info? Contact us. We are always happy to help!

Other important stuff

  • Access to online, mobile, in-branch and telephone banking
  • Use your Meridian debit card with Interac Flash® to make payments through Interac Debit® in Canada and ACCEL® in the U.S.
  • Complete ABM transactions via Meridian, THE EXCHANGE® Network and Interac® in Canada and internationally through ACCEL® and Allpoint (U.S. only) and Cirrus® networks
  • Cheques