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Your banking rights
- 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.
