Changes to select bank accounts

At Scotiabank, we know making the most of your money matters. That's why we're enhancing our Ultimate Package, and Preferred Package Personal Bank Accounts with new Scotia iTRADE® benefits designed to help you do more with your investments.

Starting on September 1, 2026, Ultimate Package account holders will receive up to 100 commission-free trades per year1, and Preferred Package account holders will receive up to 50 commission-free trades per year.2 All trades can be accessed with a current or new Scotia iTRADE account. 

It will be easier than ever to use your free trades across multiple digital platforms including the Scotia iTRADE mobile app, online banking, and our active trading platform.

We encourage you to review the chart below for a summary of key effective dates and changes and note that some may not apply to you.

Upcoming Changes – September 1, 2026

Bank Accounts

If you have one of the accounts listed below, these changes will impact you.

 

CURRENT

NEW

Ultimate Package   EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Scotia iTRADE Benefit

  • 10 free trades in the 1st year
  • 5 free trades each year after3
Channels: iTRADE Mobile App, Scotia Online & Active Trading Platforms
Channels: iTRADE Mobile App, Online Banking & Active Trading Platforms
Preferred Package   EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Scotia iTRADE Benefit

  • Trade 1 Get 1 Free4
  • Up to 20 free trades in 1st year
  • Up to 10 free trades each year after

Channels: iTRADE  Mobile App Only

  • Up to 50 free trades per year, every year.2
Channels: iTRADE Mobile App, Online Banking & Active Trading Platforms

As of June 22, 2026, additional changes were made to our Personal Bank Accounts, including the Ultimate Package, and Preferred Package.

We encourage you to review the chart below for a summary of key effective dates and changes and note that some may not apply to you.

Previous Changes – June 22, 2026

Bank Accounts

If you have one of the accounts listed below, these changes will impact you.

 

CURRENT

 NEW

Ultimate Package   EFFECTIVE JUNE 22, 2026

MomentumPLUS Savings Account(s) Interest Rate Boost

Ultimate Interest Rate Boost on your entire MomentumPLUS Savings Account balance

No longer offered

Ultimate Rate on GICs

Ultimate GIC Rate

No longer offered

Preferred Package    EFFECTIVE JUNE 22, 2026

Credit Card Rebate

1st year annual fee rebate of up to $150 (on select credit cards)

Ongoing $40 annual fee rebate (on select credit cards5

MomentumPLUS Savings Account(s) Interest Rate Boost

Preferred Interest Rate Boost on your entire MomentumPLUS Savings Account balance

No longer offered

Preferred Rate on GICs Preferred GIC Rate   No longer offered

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