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    1. Bank Accounts

    Explore Scotiabank’s chequing accounts

    Business accounts to give you flexibility and control over your money.

    Special offers

    SPECIAL OFFER

    Select Account for business

     

    Earn up to $880 in bonuses and savings when you open a new Select Account for business and sign up and get approved for Chase Merchant Services.8

    Apply now Learn more

    All accounts. Discover your options.

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    2. Everyday banking (3)
    3. Professionals (1)
    4. Community & Not-for-Profit (1)
    5. Agriculture (1)
    EVERYDAY BANKING

    Select Account for business

    Special offer

    Earn up to $880 in bonuses and savings when you open a new Select Account for business and sign up and get approved for Chase Merchant Services.8

    Learn more

    Best for:

    Customizable account depending on the volume of your transactions.

    • Plan options to suit your transaction needs

    • Switch to higher plan as you grow

    • No monthly plan fee if you maintain minimum balance each day that month*

    Monthly account fee
    Monthly fee Starts at $20 /month
    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    EVERYDAY BANKING

    Right Size Account for business

    Best for:

     Budget friendly account for limited number of transactions.

    • Only pay for the transactions you make*

    • No deposit fees on payment processing*
    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

     

    Monthly account fee
    $6 /month
    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    EVERYDAY BANKING

    Basic Business Account

    Best for:

     Operating account where fees are tailored to monthly transactions.

    • Available in both Canadian and US Dollar accounts
    • Account fees tailored to usage*
    • Waive the monthly fee with minimum balance*
    Monthly account fee
    $10.95 /month

    Monthly fee waived when the minimum monthly balance is $8,000 or more

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    Maintain $8,000 minimum balance for the entire month and the minimum monthly fee is waived. Minimum monthly fee, monthly plan fees, payment, transaction and additional service fees are published in Your Guide to Fees and Interest Schedules or on individual service agreement forms and are subject to change from time-to-time.

    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    AGRICULTURE

    ScotiaOne Account Plan for agriculture

    Best for:

    Simplifying banking for agriculture businesses with one convenient plan.

    • 55 business transactions included each month*

    • 50 personal transactions included each month*

    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

    Monthly account fee
    $40 /month
    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    COMMUNITY & NOT-FOR-PROFIT

    Scotia Community Account Plan

    Best for:

     Charities, non-profits and community groups looking for a low-cost Scotia Community Account Plan.

    • No minimum balance required

    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

    Monthly account fee
    $3 /month

    10 Included transactions per month1

    Contact us
    See if it's right for you
    PROFESSIONALS

    Scotia Professional Plan Plus Account

    Best for:

    Professionals who need a Scotia Professional Plan Plus Account designed for a high volume of transactions.

    • No minimum balance required

    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

    Monthly account fee
    $38 /month

    110 Included transactions per month2

    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    EVERYDAY BANKING

    Select Account for business

    Special offer

    Earn up to $880 in bonuses and savings when you open a new Select Account for business and sign up and get approved for Chase Merchant Services.8

    Learn more

    Best for:

    Customizable account depending on the volume of your transactions.

    • Plan options to suit your transaction needs

    • Switch to higher plan as you grow

    • No monthly plan fee if you maintain minimum balance each day that month*

    Monthly account fee
    Monthly fee Starts at $20 /month
    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    EVERYDAY BANKING

    Right Size Account for business

    Best for:

     Budget friendly account for limited number of transactions.

    • Only pay for the transactions you make*

    • No deposit fees on payment processing*
    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

     

    Monthly account fee
    $6 /month
    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    EVERYDAY BANKING

    Basic Business Account

    Best for:

     Operating account where fees are tailored to monthly transactions.

    • Available in both Canadian and US Dollar accounts
    • Account fees tailored to usage*
    • Waive the monthly fee with minimum balance*
    Monthly account fee
    $10.95 /month

    Monthly fee waived when the minimum monthly balance is $8,000 or more

    tooltip pointer

    Maintain $8,000 minimum balance for the entire month and the minimum monthly fee is waived. Minimum monthly fee, monthly plan fees, payment, transaction and additional service fees are published in Your Guide to Fees and Interest Schedules or on individual service agreement forms and are subject to change from time-to-time.

    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    PROFESSIONALS

    Scotia Professional Plan Plus Account

    Best for:

    Professionals who need a Scotia Professional Plan Plus Account designed for a high volume of transactions.

    • No minimum balance required

    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

    Monthly account fee
    $38 /month

    110 Included transactions per month2

    Apply now
    See if it's right for you
    COMMUNITY & NOT-FOR-PROFIT

    Scotia Community Account Plan

    Best for:

     Charities, non-profits and community groups looking for a low-cost Scotia Community Account Plan.

    • No minimum balance required

    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

    Monthly account fee
    $3 /month

    10 Included transactions per month1

    Contact us
    See if it's right for you
    AGRICULTURE

    ScotiaOne Account Plan for agriculture

    Best for:

    Simplifying banking for agriculture businesses with one convenient plan.

    • 55 business transactions included each month*

    • 50 personal transactions included each month*

    • Get funds the next day with Chase Merchant Services*

    Monthly account fee
    $40 /month
    Apply now
    See if it's right for you

    Find the right account for your business

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    Frequently asked questions

    A business bank account can help you keep your business and personal finances separate, making it easier to manage cash flow, track expenses, and prepare for tax time. It can also help present a more professional image when accepting payments and managing business transactions.

    You'll need information about your business and its owners, including identification and business registration details. Additional documents may be required depending on your business structure, ownership, and the type of account you choose.

    Eligible deposits held in business accounts may be covered by Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) protection, subject to CDIC's coverage rules and limits. For details about eligible deposits and coverage, visit the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation website. The category page already includes CDIC as a supporting resource.

    A sole proprietor can benefit from having a dedicated business bank account to help separate business and personal finances. This can make it easier to track income and expenses, manage cash flow, and keep business records organized.

    Need more information?

    Resources

    How to open a business account

    Eligible for CDIC Insurance

    Guides

    Scotiabank - Your Guide to Fees and Interest Schedules - Business Accounts

    358 KB : application/pdf

    Business Banking Services Agreement - Scotiabank

    617 KB : application/pdf

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