
Open a U.S. chequing account with YNCU
Keep your U.S. dollars in U.S. dollars. Write cheques and pay American vendors from one low-cost account built for Ontario businesses.
Flat fees
Pay-as-you-go transparency

Balance required
$0
Monthly fee
$5
Flat fee
Made for Ontario businesses competing across borders
TransparentZero hidden FX markups
No maintenance fee
When you convert Canadian dollars to U.S. you don't always get the true wholesale market rate.
Keep your USD. You can receive payments, deposit cheques, and pay U.S. vendors directly in U.S. dollars without triggering automatic conversions.
Because you aren't exchanging currencies during your regular purchases, you completely avoid hidden conversion fees.
Zero hasslePay US vendors directly
Direct USD payments, zero hassle
Pay your U.S. suppliers directly using your regular account or card details.
Enjoy full account access without ever having to worry about maintaining a minimum balance.
Protected100% safe and secured funds
Guaranteed protection
Guaranteed protection: Rest easy knowing your business savings are fully insured up to $250,000 by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
Reliable monthly access: Keep your cash secure while still enjoying up to 5 free debits or withdrawals every month for essential cash-flow management.
$0 balance requirement. Flat rates.
Let's start with honesty. We keep your cross-border pricing entirely transparent. Review our flat-rate operational limits without digging through multi-page fine print manuals or hidden within legal jargon. Start your U.S. Business Chequing Account today.
| Features | YNCU U.S. Chequing | Big 5 banks |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly account fee | $5 USD (Flat and predictable) | $0 - $1.90 USD / month |
| Minimum balance requirement | $0 (Your account stays open) | $0 to $1,500 USD |
| Included monthly transactions | 5 free / month | 0 to 1 free / month |
| Additional transaction costs | $0.75 USD per additional transaction | $1.00 to $1.26 USD per additional |
| US dollar cheque writing | Fully enabled U.S. physical books | Physical USD cheque books |
| Incoming USD wire transfers | Supported | Supported |
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Calculate CAD and USD conversion rates
See what your Canadian or U.S. dollars are worth before you exchange. Use our CAD and USD exchange rate calculator to run the numbers.
What you'll need to open a US chequing account for your business in Ontario
When you're ready, you'll need to get a few things in order to help us set up your USD account quickly.
Business proof
This one is basic and imporant-make sure you have a copy of your Master Business License or Articles of Incorporation ready.
Signatory IDs
We'll need photo ID for all authorized account signers (especially if your business requires two signatures for cheques or transfers).
Payment platform
Let us know if you plan to connect to platforms like Stripe or Amazon US so we can get your account configured properly.
Custom tools
Tell us if you need advanced payout or cash-management tools like merchant services, and we’ll set them up right away.
Ownership info
A list or register of anyone who owns 25% or more of your business (a regulatory requirement for Canadian banking institutions).
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Commonly asked questions
The US Hybrid Chequing and Savings account allows you to hold, spend, write cheques, and manage funds explicitly in U.S. dollars. This helps you bypass constant currency conversion fees and protects you from the day-to-day fluctuations of the CAD/USD exchange rate.
Yes. Unlike many standard day-to-day banking accounts, this hybrid solution earns interest in U.S. dollars, calculated daily on your closing balance and paid out monthly.
Yes. Your YNCU U.S. Dollar Business Account includes a standard branch transit number, institution number, and account number. You can link these coordinates directly to third-party digital payment setups like Stripe or PayPal to clear global sales natively in USD.
You can deposit physical USD cash or U.S. checks directly at any of our regional Ontario branch locations. For fast mobile workflows, U.S. checks can also be captured securely through the mobile banking app using your smartphone camera.
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No. There is no minimum opening deposit or balance requirement, making it easy to set aside and manage a smaller pool of American funds without locking up your cash.
Manage your business on the go from your phone
Monitor your Canadian operating cash flow and your US Dollar balances inside a single, digital banking workspace. Transfer capital and track cleared US cheques without leaving your desk.
Download our mobile banking app.

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1 The YNCU New Client Payroll Offer (the “Offer”) is available to new Clients who(se): (a) Client Number was created between May 1, 2024 and October 31, 2026; (b) open a YNCU Chequing Account as the Primary Account Holder within 60 days of the date their Client Number was created; and (c) set up payroll direct deposits within 60 days of the date their Chequing Account was opened. A cash Bonus of $250 will be paid to the new Client’s YNCU Chequing Account if the Client switches their eligible automated and recurring payroll direct deposits to their new YNCU Chequing Account, provided that: (i) they deposit the full amount of their payroll direct deposits; (ii) payroll direct deposits total a minimum of $200 on a monthly basis; (iii) the first eligible payroll direct deposit is received in their Account within 60 days of successfully opening the Chequing Account; and (iv) their subsequent eligible payroll direct deposits continue for at least 2 consecutive months. The Bonus will be paid to the Client’s YNCU Chequing Account in the subsequent month following the satisfaction of the Offer conditions. Offer can’t be combined with any other Chequing cash bonus Offers and is limited to one (1) Bonus per Client. By accepting any Offer, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Offer. Full Offer Terms and Conditions, including definitions of any capitalized terms, are available here. Offer may be changed, extended or cancelled without notice.
† Savings Account, Chequing Account, and GIC interest rates expressed on this website are annual interest rates and are current as of today's date. Interest rates are subject to change without notice. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly on our Savings and Chequing Accounts. GIC terms of one year or longer have interest calculated on the basis of 365/366 days and compounded and/or paid annually. GIC terms of less than one year have interest calculated on the basis of 365/366 and paid at maturity.
6 YNCU will waive the ABM Withdrawal Fee and Global ATM Alliance members will waive any surcharge fees for withdrawal transactions performed at a Scotiabank or Global ATM Alliance machine with your YNCU Client Card. Some exclusions apply; see our Fee Schedule for details. The current Fee Schedule can be found at yncu.ca/feeschedule.
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‡Pay no fees for everyday Chequing transactions. For non-standard transactions, a fee may apply.
7Full terms and conditions are outlined in the Account Terms and Client Card Cardholder Agreement available to you on our website at yncu.ca.
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