Canada direct deposit enrolment form
The Canada direct deposit enrolment form could take up to 3 months to process. For simpler and faster enrolment options, visit Direct deposit for individuals in Canada.
Please read the instructions before completing the mail-in direct deposit enrolment form. The instructions below must be followed in order for your enrolment request to be processed.
- a fillable direct deposit enrolment form (PDF format) is found below; please note that your completed form must be printed
- you can also print the form and complete it by hand using capital letters in all sections
- this form should be used for mail-in direct deposit enrolments only (it cannot be submitted by email or online)
- do not enclose anything other than your void cheque with this form
- review to ensure you have completed all sections of the form, sign it, and mail it to the address provided at the end of the form
Do not open in your browser
This form cannot be opened through web browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox. It must be opened through a PDF reader instead. Instructions follow.
How to open this form
- Download and save the PDF file to your computer or device
- Right click to select "Open With" in either Adobe Acrobat, Foxit PDF Editor, Kofax Power PDF, or a PDF reader of your choice
- Input the required data into the applicable form fields
- Ensure that all required fields are completed, as incomplete forms cannot be processed and will cause delays
- Save your work before closing the file
For additional information or for assistance, you may:
- consult the Canada direct deposit enrolment form completion instructions
- contact your financial institution
- call 1‑800‑593‑1666 toll free Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from to or Thursday and Friday from to , eastern standard time. People who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) / teletypewriter (TTY) should place calls with the assistance of Bell Relay Service (BRS) operators at 1‑844‑524‑5286
- banks, credit unions, tax preparers and community organizations can order forms and return envelopes
Until your direct deposit enrolment request has been processed, you will continue to be paid by cheque.
To change your banking information for a payment you are getting by direct deposit, please complete a new direct deposit enrolment form. When changing your banking information, do not close the old account before your payment has been deposited into the new account.
Please do not use this form to provide change of address information.
Read the privacy notice before commencing the form.
Note
If you intend to fill out the form by hand, please print clearly and use capital letters in all sections.