EQ Bank business account

EQ Bank is an exclusively online Canadian bank created by Equitable Bank, a federally regulated Schedule I bank established in 1970. EQ Bank provides various investment and savings options, such as high-interest savings accounts, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), and tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs). Additionally, EQ Bank has partnered with TransferWise to offer cost-effective international money transfer services. It is currently Canada's ninth-largest independent bank.

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How To Open an EQ Bank Account?

EQ Bank does not offer business accounts at the moment. However, they are known to have the best savings account deals across Canada. They also offer US Dollar accounts for smoother USD-CAD exchange transactions. Here's a guide to opening an account online:

Visit their website to start
Provide your name and email
Check your email and input the passcode sent to verify
Provide your mobile number and input verification code
Choose the account type you wish to open
Follow the instructions if asked to verify your identity

Eligibility to Open an EQ Bank Account

To open an EQ Bank account, you must:

Be a Canadian resident
Be of legal age
Have a social insurance number (SIN)

Required Documents for EQ Bank Account Application

When opening an EQ Bank account online, be sure to have the following:

Your social insurance number (SIN)
Valid photo ID
Your personal and active email and phone number (for security purposes)

EQ Bank Account Options

EQ Bank offers various savings and US Dollar accounts online. Here's a summary of their main account types:

Savings Plus Account

Most transactions with an EQ Bank Savings Plus Account are free. But there are certain limitations on the number of linked accounts, joint accounts, etc

There are also maximum amounts on dollar accounts/transactions; otherwise, some fees may apply. For more info, know more about EQ Bank Savings Plus Account here.

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

There is also no fee on everyday banking transactions with a TFSA account in EQ Bank. However, your transactions are limited only to CAD currency.

Your account is also limited to $200,000. On the other hand, electronic fund transfers are only up to $100,000. Refer to this link to learn more about EQ Bank's TFSA account.

Regular Savings Plan (RSP) Account

This is also free, and its features, inclusions, and limitations are almost identical to the TFSA. But with RSP accounts, you can keep up to $1,000,000. Know more about EQ Bank RSP Savings Account here.

US Dollar Account

EQ Bank's US Dollar Accounts have no standard banking fees. There are also certain limitations on the number of transactions to enjoy the benefits of charge-free services. Check out more about EQ Bank's US Dollar Account here.

Consider Remitbee for Your Business Account Needs

Consider Remitbee Business Account for your business, as EQ Bank currently does not offer them. Like EQ Bank, we provide free services and competitive foreign exchange rates. Remitbee only takes 0.3% to 0.6% of the conversion, giving you the highest possible amount from currency exchange. Remitbee Business Account lets you:

Send up to $100k a day
Transfer at least $500 free of charge
Send and receive money fast
Get the highest exchange rate
Ensure a 100% money-back guarantee

Opening a Remitbee Business Account is hassle-free, similar to setting up a personal account. Provide proof of address to verify your business account. For details, see this guide.

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