{"id":1007128,"date":"2023-02-16T12:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T17:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=1007128"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:32:14","slug":"national-bank-the-minimalist-chequing-account-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/national-bank-chequing\/national-bank-the-minimalist-chequing-account-review","title":{"rendered":"National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account: The basics<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re looking for a basic account for occasional use, the National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account offers all the essential features. You get the following:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Linked debit card.<\/strong> Your account is linked to a National Bank debit card you can use to make purchases in-store and online.<\/li><li><strong>12 transactions a month.<\/strong> This includes debit card purchases, withdrawals and domestic and international transfers. Two in-branch transactions are included in this limit.<\/li><li><strong>ABM access.<\/strong> In addition to National Bank ABMs, you can also use ABMs in THE EXCHANGE Network without for no charge.<\/li><li><strong>Mobile or contactless payments.<\/strong> You can also use your The Minimalist Chequing Account to pay for purchases using Apple Pay or Google Pay on your smartphone, plus make Interac Debit contactless payments.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What are the benefits of the National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account<\/h3><p>On top of these basic benefits, you also get the following:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Low (or no) monthly fees.<\/strong> If you\u2019re aged 25\u201359, you\u2019ll pay a $3.95 monthly fee. However, this fee is waived if you\u2019re 24 or younger or if you benefit from the government aid programs (RDGS, GIS).<\/li><li><strong>Free Interac e-Transfers.<\/strong> It\u2019s free to send an e-Transfer from your account, provided you don\u2019t exceed the monthly transaction limit.<\/li><li><strong>Easy application process.<\/strong> You can apply for a National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account online within minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Mobile cheque deposits.<\/strong> With the National Bank mobile app, you can take a photo of your cheques using your phone or tablet to deposit funds into your account.<\/li><li><strong>Free statements.<\/strong> You can access free account statements online or by mail.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What are the drawbacks of the National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account<\/h3><p>However, make sure you\u2019re aware of the potential drawbacks of this account:<\/p><ul class=\"list-12\"><li><strong>Exceeding the transaction limit.<\/strong> You\u2019re only entitled to 18 transactions per month with The Minimalist Chequing Account, so keep in mind that transactions beyond this limit will incur a fee. For example, a debit card purchase will incur a $1.25 fee as will a withdrawal or transfer.<\/li><li><strong>Fee varies depending on your age.<\/strong> If you\u2019re in the 25\u201364 age bracket, you\u2019ll need to be prepared to pay a monthly fee.<\/li><li><strong>Limited features.<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a chequing account with more features, for example a line of credit or discounts on other National Bank products, you\u2019ll need to look elsewhere.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What should I know before I apply?<\/h3><p>To open a National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account online, you\u2019ll need to meet the following criteria:<\/p><ul><li>Be a Canadian resident.<\/li><li>Be 14 years of age or older.<\/li><li>Verify your identity online by uploading a selfie and a picture of your photo ID.<\/li><\/ul><h3>How do I open an account?<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re already a National Bank customer, you can sign in to online banking to apply for an account. If you\u2019re a new customer, here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p><ol><li>Click the \u201cOpen an account\u201d link for The Minimalist Chequing Account on the National Bank website, then click on \u201cBecome client\u201d.<\/li><li>Specify how you intend to use your account and the main source of your funds.<\/li><li>Provide your name, date of birth, address and contact details.<\/li><li>Provide your employment and tax details.<\/li><li>Verify your identity online by uploading a selfie and a picture of your photo ID.<\/li><\/ol><p>If your application is approved, your account will be activated and ready for use within two business days.<\/p><h3 id=\"product-comparison-box\">Compare other chequing accounts<\/h3>    <style>\n.popover.fade.bottom.in { overflow: visible !important;}\n.table-popover { overflow: visible !important; }\n.luna-card.luna-card--border.luna-card--stretch.comparisonPick-item.flex-item-1 { border-radius: 0; overflow: visible !important; margin: 0 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 <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">Monthly Account Fee<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                $17.95\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">Free Transactions<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        unlimited\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">e-Transfer Fee<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                $0\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">Bonus Offer<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Earn up to $800\n                                                                                             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tabular-nums;\n}\n\n.score__text-wrapper {\n  border: none;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  top: -4px;\n  width: auto;\n}\n\n.score__text-wrapper.score__text {\n  background: none;\n}\n\n.score__text {\n  font-weight: 800;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n  color: #232320;\n  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n}\n\n.finder-score__text {\n  text-align: left;\n  text-wrap-mode: nowrap;\n  margin-left: 10px;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"detail-info 43e021b9-a760-4292-9129-25c708bac2df\" style=\"z-index: 1;position: relative; margin-bottom: 1rem\">\n  \n                  <p class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\">\n      <span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n        <span class=\"score__value\">7.7<\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\n        Great\n      <\/span>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\"><\/p><center>\n                    <style>\r\n.table--success { width: max-content !important; }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"rewards--element-container rewards--container sticky-cta \" data-product-id=\"43e021b9-a760-4292-9129-25c708bac2df\" data-product-name=\"Coast Capital Free Chequing, Free Debit, and More Account\" data-niche=\"Chequing Accounts\" data-provider-name=\"Coast Capital\" data-rewards-campaign-name=\"\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"  luna-button luna-button--success  luna-button--large \" style=\"text-wrap: wrap;\" title=\"Go to Coast Capital\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/coast-capital-chequing-account-ca-secured.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22nb-product%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2243e021b9-a760-4292-9129-25c708bac2df%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Coast%2BCapital%2BFree%2BChequing%252C%2BFree%2BDebit%252C%2Band%2BMore%2BAccount%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2220428%22%2C%22decorator%22%3A%22GLOBAL.PRODUCT.USFIN_REDIRECT_BUTTON%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221007128%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22chequing-accounts%252Fnational-bank-chequing%252Fnational-bank-the-minimalist-chequing-account-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A1725634%2C%22name%22%3A%22usfin-review-comparison-cards%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22us%22%7D%7D\"> \r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tGo to site\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n      \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  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               \n                                                            \n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">Monthly Account Fee<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                $0\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">Free Transactions<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        unlimited\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">e-Transfer Fee<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                $1.50\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">Bonus Offer<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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font-weight: 800;\n  font-size: 20px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n  letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n}\n\n.score__text-wrapper {\n  border: none;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  top: -4px;\n  width: auto;\n}\n\n.score__text-wrapper.score__text {\n  background: none;\n}\n\n.score__text {\n  font-weight: 800;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n  color: #232320;\n  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n}\n\n.finder-score__text {\n  text-align: left;\n  text-wrap-mode: nowrap;\n  margin-left: 10px;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"detail-info bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\" style=\"z-index: 1;position: relative; margin-bottom: 1rem\">\n  \n                  <p class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\">\n      <span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n        <span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"score__text-wrapper 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href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/eqbank-personal-account-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22nb-product%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22EQ%2BBank%2BPersonal%2BAccount%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2222475%22%2C%22decorator%22%3A%22GLOBAL.PRODUCT.USFIN_REDIRECT_BUTTON%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221007128%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22chequing-accounts%252Fnational-bank-chequing%252Fnational-bank-the-minimalist-chequing-account-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A1725634%2C%22name%22%3A%22usfin-review-comparison-cards%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22us%22%7D%7D\"> \r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tGo to site\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n      \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n.hidden-temp {  overflow: visible; }\r\n.back-cover { display:none; width: 100vw; height: 100vh; background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.5); position: fixed !important; z-index: 10; top:0; left: 0; }  \r\n.card-t { position: fixed !important; z-index: 11; text-align: justify; display: flex; justify-content: center; width: 100%; top: 50%; left: 50%;  transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }\r\n.terms-c { color: #0271e1; z-index:3; } \r\n.terms-c:hover { color: #1591fe; cursor: pointer;}\r\n.terms-card-r { border-radius: 14px; }\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n@media (max-width:481px)  { \r\n\/* .card-t { position: fixed; width: 80%; text-align: justify;  top: 30vw; left: 5vh; }\r\n .card-t { position: fixed; z-index: 11; text-align: justify;  }*\/\r\n }\r\n<\/style>\r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n<script>\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\r\n    document.addEventListener(\"click\", function(event) {\r\n        const sendDataButton = 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                                    unlimited\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                            <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">e-Transfer Fee<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                            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                                  <hr style=\"margin: 0.75em;\">\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-weight:700;\">Bonus Offer<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;\">\n                            \n                                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Earn 2.75%\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \n                                                    <\/p>\n                                        \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>If you only need to use your account occasionally \u2013 and particularly if you\u2019re the right age to qualify for no monthly fee \u2013 the National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account is worth a look. However, you\u2019ll need to compare its features with those of other low- or no-fee chequing accounts before deciding whether it\u2019s the best choice for you.<\/p><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Does The Minimalist Chequing Account provide overdraft protection?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes. 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Check out our reviews of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/national-bank-chequing\/national-bank-the-total-chequing-account-review\">The Total<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/national-bank-chequing\/national-bank-the-connected-chequing-account-review\">The Connected<\/a> accounts from National Bank for more information.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How can I contact National Bank?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>You can get in touch with National Bank over the phone, by email, on Facebook Messenger or by visiting your nearest branch.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read our guide to the features, fees and pros and cons of the National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":516,"featured_media":805001,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107189],"tags":[],"asset_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1007128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-bank-chequing"],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.9 (Yoast SEO v24.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>National Bank The Minimalist Chequing Account Review | Finder Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for a low-fee chequing account? 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