{"id":469502,"date":"2025-10-24T06:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=469502"},"modified":"2025-10-24T11:03:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:03:40","slug":"types-of-direct-deposits-bank-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/offres\/comptes-bancaires\/types-of-direct-deposits-bank-account\/","title":{"rendered":"What Types of Direct Deposits Qualify for Bank Account Welcome Bonuses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Is a Direct Deposit?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what_is_a_direct_deposit_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A direct deposit is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) directly into a person&#8217;s bank account. No need to deposit a cheque or wait!<\/p>\n<p>This method is often used by employers to pay wages and by governments to distribute social benefits.<\/p>\n<p>This electronic payment method can also help you earn valuable welcome bonuses when you open a chequing account with a bank. For example, the <a title=\"TD All-Inclusive Banking Package\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/forfait-bancaire-tout-compris-td\/\" rel=\"noindex\">TD All-Inclusive Banking Plan<\/a> allows you to receive, under certain conditions, a cash bonus of several hundred dollars, deposited directly into your bank account. One of the conditions is to set up a direct deposit.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, here are the types of direct deposits accepted by financial institutions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Your Employer&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;your_employer&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This is the easiest way! When you were hired, you had to provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/how-to-get-void-cheque-accesd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">void cheque<\/a> to your employer. Then, every two weeks, you receive your salary deposited into your bank account. This counts as a direct deposit.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes your retirement benefits from your private pension plan.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"167314,253345\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Canadian Government Benefits&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;canadian_government_benefits&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Government of Canada offers many benefits that can be paid by direct deposit. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employment Insurance Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Canada Revenue Agency (Tax Refund)<\/li>\n<li>Old Age Security Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension<\/li>\n<li>Veterans Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Canada Child Benefit<\/li>\n<li>Goods and Services Tax\/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Government Benefits from Quebec and other Canadian Provinces&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;government_benefits_from_quebec_and_other_canadian_provinces&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here is an example of direct deposits from provincial governments in Canada that count as a direct deposit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Revenu Quebec (Tax Refund)<\/li>\n<li>Workers&#8217; Compensation Benefits (CSST)<\/li>\n<li>Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP)<\/li>\n<li>Compensation for Victims of Criminal Acts (IVAC)<\/li>\n<li>Solidarity Tax Credit<\/li>\n<li>Advance payments of tax credits related to the work premium, for childcare expenses, for home support for seniors, for caregivers, and for infertility treatment<\/li>\n<li>Housing Allowance Program<\/li>\n<li>Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)<\/li>\n<li>Ontario Trillium Benefit<\/li>\n<li>Various benefits for financial assistance, employment assistance, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Get a Welcome Bonus Through Direct Deposits&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;get_a_welcome_bonus_through_direct_deposits&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Many financial institutions in Canada offer great incentives when opening a new bank account. They vary and can include cash bonuses, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/offers\/bank-accounts\/65000-points-rbc-banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reward points<\/a>, gift cards, electronic products, enhanced interest rates, or rebates on banking fees.<\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of these offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compare offers with a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/compare\/chequing-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bank account comparison tool<\/a>: before choosing a bank, review the promotions available for new customers;<\/li>\n<li>Read the fine print: make sure you understand the conditions associated with the bonuses, such as minimum deposit periods or required amounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read our article on the best checking account opening offers right now!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"311460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>After opening your checking account, the institution asks you to set up one or two simple operations such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>recurring direct deposit<\/strong> (like the types above) at least once a month, for a few consecutive months<\/li>\n<li>Two pre-authorized debits (such as Hydro-Quebec and Bell, for example) of at least $50 per month, for a few consecutive months<\/li>\n<li>A bill payment of at least $50 (such as your mobile provider) through your online banking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These few minutes and a little patience can earn you several hundred dollars in bonuses!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<p>With the BMO Performance Chequing Account, you can get up to a <strong>$800 cash bonus<\/strong> and a Walmart Delivery Pass for up to 12 months:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$500 for opening a Performance account with a deposit before June 1, 2026, and complete 2 qualifying criteria by July 31, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$150<\/strong> for opening a Savings Amplifier Account before June 1, 2026 + a deposit of $10,000 or more within the first 30 days of account opening, and maintaining that balance for 90 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>$100<\/strong> by setting up a direct deposit of $500 or more by July 31, 2026 and maintaining it for one year<\/li>\n<li>An additional <strong>$50<\/strong> by accessing My Financial Progress and completing eligible activities before April 30, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get a <strong>promotional interest rate<\/strong> when you add a Savings Amplifier Account*<\/p>\n<p>Other Benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited banking transactions<\/li>\n<li>Up to $40 off annual fees on eligible BMO credit cards<\/li>\n<li>Free money transfers to 70 destinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All for <strong>$17.95 a month, or free if you maintain a minimum balance of $4,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='l'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='bank_account'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_bank_account container_template--l container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"bank_account_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"368903\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card mcs-bank_account\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><p>Right now, when you open a new Scotiabank Ultimate Package, you can earn up to <strong><span class=\"nowrap\">$700<\/span> in bonuses!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To get a <strong><span class=\"nowrap\">$500<\/span> bonus<\/strong>, you must set up two of the following operations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A recurring direct deposit such as a payroll or pension at least once a month, for 6 consecutive months<\/li>\n<li>Two pre-authorized transactions (such as hydro bill and internet bill) of at least $50 per month, for 6 consecutive months<\/li>\n<li>A bill payment of at least $50 (such as your mobile provider) on your online bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then you can earn a <strong> <span class=\"nowrap\">$100<\/span> bonus<\/strong> by also opening a new RRSP, TFSA or FHSA and making a minimum contribution of $5,000.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll earn <strong>another $100 bonus<\/strong> when you open a Money Master savings account and maintain your Smart Savings Tool registration for 90 consecutive days.<\/p>\n<p>Scotiabank&#8217;s Ultimate Package includes a number of attractive benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Waiver of annual fees<\/strong> (up to $150) on certain credit cards such as the Scotia Bank Passport Visa Infinite or Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlimited free Global non-Scotiabank ABM withdrawals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlimited debit transactions<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited free international money transfer transactions<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited Interac e-Transfer transactions<\/li>\n<li>No monthly Overdraft Protection fee<\/li>\n<li>Free personalized cheques and drafts<\/li>\n<li>Get Scene+ points<\/li>\n<li>No monthly account fee on a Scotia U.S. Dollar Daily Interest Account<\/li>\n<li>$55 annual fee waiver for rental of small safe deposit box compartment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='l'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='bank_account'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_bank_account container_template--l container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"bank_account_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"368868\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card mcs-bank_account\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/offres\/comptes-bancaires\/banque-eq-quebec-sans-frais\/\">EQ Bank<\/a> Personal Account (formerly called Savings Plus Account) is a <strong>no-fee account<\/strong> that offers a generous <strong>interest rate of up to <span class=\"nowrap\">2.75%*<\/span> to all customers on everyday banking services<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"nowrap\">1.00%<\/span> interest on everyday banking services;<\/li>\n<li>Up to <span class=\"nowrap\">2.75%<\/span> interest when you set up direct deposit of $2,000 or more per month for your pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This account also offers several free features, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interac transfers;<\/li>\n<li>Daily operations;<\/li>\n<li>Bill payments;<\/li>\n<li>Deposits and withdrawals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, there is no minimum balance required for this type of account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='l'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='bank_account'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_bank_account container_template--l container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"bank_account_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"368877\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card mcs-bank_account\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar 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