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Essential Chequing Account

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THE ESSENTIAL CHEQUING PACKAGE

Just the basics. Everything you need for $3 per month

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15 Self-serve¹ transactions per month

$1.25 per additional transaction

5 In-branch transactions² per month

$1.25 per additional transaction

4 Rebated INTERAC e-Transfers®³ per month

$1.50 per additional transfer

Fees

Chequing package features and fees

All features and transactions included in the monthly package fee. Eligible deposits (not in registered accounts) are insured up to $250,000 through the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).

Monthly package fee $3
Self-serve transactions 15 included¹
In-branch transactions 5 included²
Rebated INTERAC e-Transfers® 4 included³
Cheques 2 included⁴
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ABM

Over 40,000 surcharge-free ABMs

With your Meridian debit card, you can access to your money anytime, anywhere, on THE EXCHANGE® Network – one of Canada’s largest ABM networks, which features thousands of surcharge-free ABMs5.

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Mobile app

Five gold stars

“Very slick and modern with recent updates; biometric sign in, integrated wealth balances.”

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Deposit cheques

Use the camera feature on your phone to deposit cheques quickly and safely.

Alerts and notifications

Keep track of your accounts with transaction, security, and balance alerts.

Member benefits

Explore what Meridian has to offer Members, right in the mobile app.

Around here, opening an account is simple

1

Complete your Member application online

2

Sign in using online banking or the mobile app

3

Fund your account using the options available