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Access to Basic Banking

You have the right to cash a Government of Canada cheque up to $1,500 for free at any bank.

You have the right to open a personal bank account, even if:

• you don't have a job
• you don't have money to put in the account right away
• you have been bankrupt

To Learn More

• Cashing your Government of Canada Cheque for Free
  This guide tells you how to cash your federal government cheque for free and lists the type of identification (I.D.) you need to show. Click here to view this guide.
• Opening a Personal Bank Account
  This guide tells you how to open a personal bank account. It also lists the type of identification (I.D.) you need to show. Click here to view this guide.

Request for Publications

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) provides a wide range of tools with information about financial products and services. All of FCAC's publications are free of charge. To order a print version of our publications, click here. Please allow up to three weeks for delivery.

Date Modified:

2011-05-20