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National Bank’s Best Chequing Accounts – NBC

National Bank’s Best Chequing Accounts – NBC
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National Bank offers four chequing accounts with variable monthly fees:

In addition, special NBC Chequing account offers are available for newcomers.

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Our review about National Bank Online

At Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, National Bank Online offers a wide range of banking services for its customers. With a debit card from NBC, you can access National Bank’s online banking services.

Several online services are available at NBC:

  • Check your National Bank chequing or savings accounts online
  • Manage your loans and mortgages NBC online
  • National Bank Online Smartphone application to manage your accounts from any location
  • Sending money from your National Bank account online with Interac
  • And more!

National Bank’s online banking offer is complete, particularly at Quebec, thanks to the presence of numerous branches NBC. The National Bank is thus an excellent choice.

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The online services offered by NBC

By being a National Bank Online client, you can benefit from many advantages:

  • 24/7 access to NBC online banking services
  • Online payments of your transactions and bills
  • Send money quickly to the person of your choice with an Interac e-Transfer
  • Receive government assistance in the NBC account of your choice with CRA direct deposit.
  • Deposit your cheques anywhere with the National Bank mobile application
  • Download a sample cheque NBC
  • Take advantage of a National Bank virtual assistant available 24/7.
  • In the event of loss or theft, block, unblock or replace your credit card in your online bank NBC

National Bank also offers discounts and benefits for newcomers, students, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, engineering professionals and the self-employed.

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Frequently Asked Questions about National Bank Online

What is the difference between a chequing and a savings account?

A chequing account is dedicated to your day-to-day transactions, such as transfers to other accounts, bill payments, or sending money via Interac. This National Bank online chequing account gives you a debit card, a cheque book and access to your online banking and customer service by phone or in-branch.

An NBC savings account is an account that earns interest. It’s a great way to save up for a specific goal, like a vacation or a new car, or to ensure you have an emergency fund available when you need it. A savings account offers an interest rate on the money you put into it.

How do I get my debit card from NBC?

You will receive a debit card when you open a chequing account. You can choose your personal identification number (PIN) on the spot, directly at the counter. If there is no ATM at your branch, a card and PIN will be mailed to you.

I’ve lost my debit card NBC: what do I do?

If your card is lost, stolen, misused or retained by an ATM, contact National Bank online without delay.

Within Canada and the U.S.


By phone:

514 394-1427 (region of Montreal)
National Bank toll-free number: 1 888 835-6281
These numbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Elsewhere:

There are two ways you can contact us:

  • By dialing an international number free of charge
  • Making a collect call

Dial an international number free of charge

Depending on your location, dial one of these international toll-free numbers. They are accessible from 50 countries.

Make a collect call:

If you are calling from outside North America and are not in a participating country, please call National Bank collect online through the operator at 514 281-3159.

How do I get a sample cheque from National Bank?

You can get a free cheque sample with National Bank online in two ways:

By logging in to your online bank:

  • First, click on Balance sheet in the left-hand menu.
  • Then Select the account for which you want to obtain a specimen cheque
  • Then click on the Options tab.
  • Finally, click on the link Download a sample cheque (under the cheque image)

Or with the National Bank app:

  • First, select the appropriate account
  • Then click on the blue band at the top
  • Finally, click on Get a sample check

Alternatively, you can visit a National Bank branch to obtain your specimen cheque NBC.

How do I contact National Bank online?

There are several ways to contact NBC:

  • With the secure messaging of your National Bank online account
  • You can visit one of our NBC
  • By calling 1 888 835-6281

What credit cards are available? NBC

National Bank offers a wide range of Mastercard credit cards. See our page dedicated to the best credit card offers at NBC.

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  • Refund of the first-year annual fee (a $150 value) for the primary cardholder. This fee is charged to your new card account, then refunded as a credit on your statement within five months of opening your account, provided it remains open and in good standing.

The National Bank World Elite Mastercard is the best Mastercard credit card offered by NBC.

With this card, you earn up to 5 points per dollar on your purchases:

  • 5 points per dollar for groceries and restaurants
  • 2 points per dollar on gas and electric recharge purchases
  • 2 points per dollar on recurring bills
  • 2 points per dollar on À la carte Travel
  • 1 point per dollar for all other purchases

And since it’s an NBC mycredit Mastercard, you can use it at Costco.

With this card, you have access to a $150 annual travel credit that you can use in any of these categories:

  • Airport parking
  • Baggage fees
  • Seat selection
  • Access to airport lounges
  • Airline ticket upgrades

What’s more, you can enjoy access to DragonPass airport lounges and unlimited access to the National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau.

Finally, Milesopedia has named the National Bank World Elite Mastercard as the Best Travel Credit Card in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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Additional card$50

Annual income required

Individual$80,000
Household$150,000

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Airport lounge access$400
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Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 31 days
Travel medical (65+)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days
Trip CancellationUp to $2,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $5,000
Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $1,000
Flight DelayUp to $500
Travel AccidentIncluded

Purchase protection

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Extended Warranty+2 years
Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 2 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

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