
Hey Ontario students! Bank without monthly fees
Our Student Chequing account has no-monthly-fee for members 25 years old and under.
Unlimited self-serve transactions
Unlimited Interac e-Transfers

Monthly fee
$0*
*If you're under 26
Interac e-Transfers
Unlimited
Our Student Chequing features
Save moreSay no to monthly account fees
No recurring monthly account fee for members 25 and under.
Keep more of your money for school, food, transit, trips, and everything else life asks for.
A chequing account for students and young adults that helps everyday banking feel a little lighter.
Access cash anywhereFree access to 4,700+ ATMs across Canada
Use more than 4,700 participating credit union and partner ATMs across Canada without paying any fees. From Victoria to St. John’s, there’s likely a no-fee ATM nearby. That’s one more way YNCU helps you save on fees.
This network is larger than many major chartered banks.
Limitless bankingUnlimited self-serve banking
Send money to friends, family, or anyone else in Canada with unlimited Interac e-Transfers.
Pay bills, move money between accounts, and make everyday debit purchases without watching the transaction count.
Handle more of your daily banking online, in app, or at the checkout.
Compare YNCU Chequing accounts
Fees and standard services | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Monthly fee after offer period | $6.95 (free if you're under 26) | $7.95 |
Youth and senior pricing | N/A | $5.95 |
Self-serve transactions | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Interac e-Transfers | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Additional transactions | $1.25 | $1.25 |
Minimum balance to waive fee | N/A | N/A |
Printed statements | $2.50 | $2.50 |
E-statements and online cheque viewing | Included | Included |
Cheque orders | At current market rate | At current market rate |
Exchange Network ATM withdrawals | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Non-Exchange Network ATM withdrawals in Canada | $2 | $2 |
ATM withdrawals outside Canada | $3 | $3 |
Debit card protection | Buyer Protection and Extended Warranty | Buyer Protection and Extended Warranty |
| More about Student Chequing | More about Everyday Chequing |


Monthly fee after offer period
$6.95 (free if you're under 26)
$7.95
Youth and senior pricing
N/A
$5.95
Self-serve transactions
Unlimited
Unlimited
Interac e-Transfers
Unlimited
Unlimited
Additional transactions
$1.25
$1.25
Minimum balance to waive fee
N/A
N/A
Printed statements
$2.50
$2.50
E-statements and online cheque viewing
Included
Included
Cheque orders
At current market rate
At current market rate
Exchange Network ATM withdrawals
Unlimited
Unlimited
Non-Exchange Network ATM withdrawals in Canada
$2
$2
ATM withdrawals outside Canada
$3
$3
Debit card protection
Buyer Protection and Extended Warranty
Buyer Protection and Extended Warranty

Access over 4,700 no-fee ATMs across Canada
With YNCU, you don't have to worry about ATM fees because you have access to thousands of no-fee ATMS from coast-to-coast
Tap, pay, and go. Contactless.
Add your YNCU Debit Card or Credit Card to Apple Pay™, Google Pay™, or Samsung Pay™ and pay with a tap wherever contactless payments are accepted.

Get started in minutes
Open a YNCU account from your home.
- 1
Open your account
Easily open your account online in under 2 minutes.
- 2
Fund your account
Move your money over from another Financial Institution in a few taps.
- 3
Grow your wealth
Save for today, borrow for what’s next and invest for later.
You're saying fewer fees?
Commonly asked questions
YNCU Student Chequing is a chequing account for students and younger members. It has no monthly fee for members 25 and under, with unlimited self-serve transactions and unlimited Interac e-Transfers included.
At age 26, the current account fee is $6.95 per month.
Yes. Student Chequing includes unlimited Interac e-Transfers, so you can send money within Canada without counting each transfer.
Yes. You can use Student Chequing for direct deposit, pay, student funding, bill payments, subscriptions, and other regular expenses.
Student Chequing includes unlimited self-serve transactions, including point-of-sale debit purchases. In-branch transactions are listed at $1.25.
Yes. YNCU is an Ontario credit union. Eligible non-registered deposits, including chequing and savings accounts, are covered up to $250,000 through FSRA. Eligible registered deposits, like TFSAs and RRSPs, have unlimited FSRA coverage.
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Legal stuff
*Six-month payroll offer
Eligible members who arrange qualifying recurring payroll direct deposits to their YNCU Everyday Chequing account can receive a waiver of the monthly account fee for six months. The waiver applies to the monthly account fee only. Charges for transactions and services not included with the account remain payable. After the waiver ends, the applicable regular monthly account fee applies. Eligibility requirements, qualifying payroll deposits, enrolment deadlines and the start of the waiver period are subject to the full Payroll Offer Terms and Conditions.
Account eligibility and agreements
Accounts are offered by Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Limited (“YNCU”), an Ontario credit union. Account opening is subject to applicable membership requirements, identity verification and account eligibility requirements. Your account and related services are governed by the applicable account, debit card and digital banking agreements provided to you.
Fees and included transactions
Monthly account fees, included transactions and additional charges vary by account. A $0 monthly account fee or monthly fee waiver does not waive charges for transactions or services that are not included with your account. Additional charges may apply for services such as printed statements, bank drafts, wire transfers, cheque orders, overdrafts and withdrawals at non-participating ATMs. See the applicable account details and YNCU’s Fee Schedule for current charges.
Unlimited self-serve transactions
Where included with an account, “unlimited self-serve transactions” means there is no monthly limit on the number of eligible self-serve transactions included with that account. Transaction dollar limits still apply. Branch-assisted transactions and services not included with the account may carry additional charges. See the applicable account details and Fee Schedule.
Interac e-Transfers
Where unlimited Interac e-Transfers are included with an account, no separate sending fee applies to eligible transfers made through YNCU digital banking. Transfer dollar limits and applicable service terms still apply. Charges may apply to related services that are not included with the account.
Participating ATM access
Surcharge-free ATM access is available at participating ATMs in Canada. Surcharge-free access refers to the ATM network or operator surcharge; account transaction charges may still apply where the transaction is not included with your account. Withdrawals at non-participating ATMs may incur YNCU fees and ATM operator charges. ATM locations and availability may change.
Interest rates
Where a chequing account earns interest, rates are expressed as annual rates and may change. Interest eligibility, balance requirements, calculation methods and payment frequency depend on the account. Not all chequing accounts earn interest. See the applicable account disclosures and current rate table for details and effective dates.
Access to funds
Deposits may be subject to holds. Withdrawals, transfers, debit purchases and other transactions are subject to available funds, applicable transaction limits and the terms of your account and related services.
Online account opening
Online account opening is available to eligible applicants and is subject to successful identity verification. Completion times vary. Additional information or assistance may be required before your account can be opened or used.
Digital banking and mobile wallets
Digital banking and mobile wallet features depend on your account, eligible card, compatible device and supported software. Internet or mobile connectivity is required, and your service provider’s charges may apply. Service interruptions and scheduled maintenance may affect availability. Applicable transaction limits and service terms apply.
Buyer Protection and Extended Warranty
Where included with an eligible YNCU debit card, Buyer Protection and Extended Warranty coverage applies only to qualifying purchases and is subject to the applicable certificate of insurance. Coverage limits, exclusions, eligibility requirements and claim deadlines apply. Review the certificate for full details.
Deposit insurance
Eligible deposits in Canadian dollars are protected by the Deposit Insurance Reserve Fund administered by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”). Basic coverage for eligible non-registered deposits is up to $250,000 per depositor at YNCU, including principal and interest combined. Eligible deposits in registered accounts have unlimited coverage. Separate coverage may apply to qualifying joint, trust and business accounts under FSRA’s rules. Deposits held at different YNCU branches are not separately insured. Foreign currency deposits, including U.S. dollar accounts, and membership shares are not covered. Visit FSRA’s deposit insurance page for coverage details and exclusions.
Trademarks
Interac and Interac e-Transfer are registered trademarks of Interac Corp., used under licence.
Visa is a trademark of Visa International Service Association, used under licence.
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