Direct deposit

The Government of Canada is switching from cheques to direct deposit, an electronic transfer of funds deposited directly into your bank account. Direct deposit is faster, more convenient and more secure. Enrol for direct deposit or update the banking information you already have on file.

Sign up or modify details for direct deposit

Once you choose an option, the next question or an answer will appear below.

Select your payment for direct deposit:

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Old Age Security (OAS)

Do you want this payment deposited into a Canadian or Foreign bank account?

Canadian

Sign up or change bank information for Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security

Foreign

Income tax refunds or Working income tax benefit

Do you want this payment deposited into a Canadian or Foreign bank account?

Canadian

Sign up or change bank information for direct deposit for CRA payments

Foreign

Direct deposit for Canada Revenue Agency from abroad

The Canada Revenue Agency does not yet issue payments to foreign bank accounts. If you have or can get a Canadian bank account, please use the directions above for direct deposit in Canada.

Goods and services tax (GST)/Harmonized sales tax (HST) credit or provincial equivalent (example: Ontario trillium benefit, Alberta climate leadership adjustment)

Do you want this payment deposited into a Canadian or Foreign bank account?

Canadian

Sign up or change bank information for direct deposit for CRA payments

Foreign

Direct deposit for Canada Revenue Agency from abroad

The Canada Revenue Agency does not yet issue payments to foreign bank accounts. If you have or can get a Canadian bank account, please use the directions above for direct deposit in Canada.

Canada child benefit

Do you want this payment deposited into a Canadian or Foreign bank account?

Canadian

Sign up or change bank information for direct deposit for CRA payments

Foreign

Direct deposit for Canada Revenue Agency from abroad

The Canada Revenue Agency does not yet issue payments to foreign bank accounts. If you have or can get a Canadian bank account, please use the directions above for direct deposit in Canada.

Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and leave

Do you want this payment deposited into a Canadian or Foreign bank account?

Canadian

Sign up or change bank information for Employment Insurance and leave

Foreign

Direct deposit not available abroad

The Employment insurance program does not issue direct deposit payments to foreign bank accounts. If you have or can get a Canadian bank account, please use the directions above for direct deposit in Canada.

Veterans Allowance and Benefits

Do you want this payment deposited into a Canadian or Foreign bank account?

Canadian

Sign up or change bank information for Veterans Allowances and Benefits

Foreign

Federal public service pension plans

Please select your public service pension plan.