{"id":1014829,"date":"2023-05-12T11:39:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?page_id=1014829"},"modified":"2026-09-22T13:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:12:59","slug":"national-bank-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/savings-accounts\/national-bank-savings","title":{"rendered":"National Bank savings accounts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>National Bank is one of the largest banks in Canada, offering a variety of bank accounts, credit cards and loan options. Looking for a low-risk way to grow your money? Compare National Bank savings accounts. If you\u2019re not quite sold, check out some digital alternatives.<\/p><h3>What savings accounts does National Bank offer?<\/h3><p>Unlike other Big Banks in Canada, which typically offer a selection of different savings account options, National Bank offers only one standard savings account, the High Interest Savings Account. While its standard interest rate is often higher than some Big Bank offerings, you can typically find higher rates from digital banks. Keep reading to learn more about this account and its alternatives.<\/p><div class=\"content tableWithFilters\n        \n        \n         best-cards-table-container\" id=\"comparison-table\" data-section=\"table\" data-niche=\"CAFSA\">\n    <div class=\"tableWithFilters__tableTop\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentWrapper tableWithFilters__contentWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"tableWithFilters__table content\">\n        <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n(function () {\n  const fsniche = \"cafsa\";\n  const getEventToListenTo = () => {\n    if (window.matchMedia('(any-hover:none)').matches) {\n      if (window.matchMedia('(max-width: 450px)').matches) {\n        return \"scroll\";\n      }\n    }\n    return \"DOMContentLoaded\";\n  };\n  const eventToWatch = getEventToListenTo();\n  const waitForLoadOnTheFly = (callback, maxAttempts = 50) => {\n    let attempts = 0;\n    const checkAndExecute = () => {\n      attempts++;\n      if (window.loadOnTheFly && 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href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/savings-accounts\/national-bank-high-interest-savings-account-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">National Bank High Interest Savings Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--standard\"><span class=\"score__value\">6.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--standard\">        Standard      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_promo_rate_only_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Promo Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">N\/A<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                 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class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">The National Bank High Interest Savings Account (HISA) is a traditional savings account that lets you earn 0.55% interest on every dollar you deposit with no minimum balance or monthly fees. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly, helping you steadily grow your savings while keeping your money fully accessible at any time. You can make free unlimited transfers between your National Bank accounts, and your deposits are protected by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC).<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__6be9bc66-3668-4ffd-966c-3f7ead34bea6\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__6be9bc66-3668-4ffd-966c-3f7ead34bea6\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo monthly fees or minimum balance requirement\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInterest paid monthly\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree unlimited transfers between your National Bank accounts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCDIC protection\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo promotional interest rates\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransaction fees range from $1.25 to $5\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"comparison-table__loadingIndicator center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/section><\/div><div id=\"compare-bar-v2\" class=\"compareBarV2__root rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" data-niche=\"CAFSA\" data-rewards-component=\"compare-products\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Dive deeper: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/savings-accounts\/national-bank-high-interest-savings-account-review\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">National Bank High Interest Savings Account review<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3 id=\"other\">What is the best National Bank savings account?<\/h3><p>The National Bank High Interest Savings Account is the bank\u2019s best option for savers looking to grow their money while keeping it accessible. It offers 0.55% interest, calculated daily and paid monthly, with no minimum balance or monthly fees. You can make free unlimited transfers between your National Bank accounts, and deposits are protected by the CDIC.<\/p><h3>Advantages of opening a National Bank savings account<\/h3><p>National Bank savings accounts come with the following features:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>No monthly fees.<\/strong> There are no fixed monthly fees that eat into your account balance.<\/li><li><strong>No minimum balance.<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to maintain a minimum balance to avoid monthly fees.<\/li><li><strong>Free unlimited transfers.<\/strong> Take advantage of free unlimited transfers between your National Bank accounts. Plus, it\u2019s easy to manage your money via online and mobile banking.<\/li><li><strong>Systematic savings plan.<\/strong> You can create an automatic savings plan by setting up regular transfers to your account. This allows you to grow your savings balance without lifting a finger.<\/li><li><strong>Easy online application.<\/strong> You can apply for an account in minutes by filling in an online application form.<\/li><li><strong>CDIC coverage.<\/strong> National Bank savings accounts are insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, so your funds are insured up to $100,000 in the unlikely event that National Bank becomes insolvent.<\/li><\/ul><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Dive deeper: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/big-five-banks\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Compare the biggest banks in Canada<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>Disadvantages of opening a National Bank savings account<\/h3><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><strong>Limited National Bank savings account options. <\/strong>There\u2019s only one traditional National Bank savings account available, the National Bank High Interest Savings Account. However, National Bank offers registered savings plans and accounts like a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).<\/li><li><strong>Modest interest rate. <\/strong>The National Bank High Interest Savings Account offers a modest interest rate of 0.55%, which is lower than the rates many digital banks offer.<\/li><li><strong>Bonus or promotional rates are uncommon. <\/strong>Unlike the other Big Six banks, National Bank generally doesn\u2019t offer high introductory or bonus rates.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What other types of savings options does National Bank offer?<\/h3><p>In addition to its high-interest savings account, National Bank offers a range of specialized savings and investment options designed to help your money grow more efficiently. Many of these accounts provide tax advantages, higher interest rates or reduced currency conversion fees, giving your money the potential to grow faster than in a standard savings account.<\/p><p>Several of these accounts can also be paired with National Bank Direct Brokerage for self-directed investing. These accounts allow you to hold investments like GICs, mutual funds and ETFs, giving you tax-efficient ways to grow savings for retirement, education or homeownership.<\/p><p>The types of specialized savings accounts National Bank offers include:<\/p><ul><li>The USD Progress Account (combines the features of a savings account and a chequing account)<\/li><li>Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)<\/li><li>Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)<\/li><li>Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)<\/li><li>Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF)<\/li><li>Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)<\/li><li>First Home Savings Account (FHSA)<\/li><li>Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA)<\/li><li>Life Income Fund (LIF)<\/li><\/ul><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Dive deeper: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/best-stock-trading-apps-in-canada\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">10 best trading platforms and apps in Canada for 2026<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>Requirements to open a National Bank savings account<\/h3><p>You can open a National Bank savings account if you meet the following requirements:<\/p><ul><li>Canadian resident<\/li><li>Be at least 14 years old<\/li><li>Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) for tax reporting purposes<\/li><li>Provide government-issued photo ID<\/li><\/ul><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Dive deeper: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/chequing-accounts\/national-bank-chequing\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">National Bank chequing accounts<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>How to open a National Bank savings account<\/h3><p>Open your National Bank savings account online, on the National Bank Mobile App, over the phone or in a local branch. The online application only takes around five minutes; here are the steps you can follow to complete it:<\/p><ol><li>Head to National Bank\u2019s website and select the High Interest Savings Account or a registered account of your choice.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Open a savings account<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Sign in if you have an existing account or select <strong>Become a client<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Input your name, birthday, email address, phone number, occupation, tax information and SIN.<\/li><li>Review the attached documents, including the account agreement and privacy policy.<\/li><li>Choose how to verify your identity. You can take a photo of your government-issued ID and a selfie or consent to National Bank comparing your personal information to your credit file and phone provider.<\/li><li>Submit your application.<\/li><\/ol><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/new-bank-account-offers\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Check out new bank account offers &amp; promotions<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>Alternative to opening a savings account with National Bank<\/h3><p>National Bank only offers one traditional savings account, its High Interest Savings Account, so you may want to look elsewhere if you want to maximize your savings with higher interest rates. Online-only banks like EQ Bank, Simplii and Tangerine typically have no monthly fees, no minimum balance requirements and rates that are significantly higher than the 0.55% offered by National Bank\u2019s HISA. If you don\u2019t mind a lack of in-person branch support, one of these digital alternatives may be right for you.<\/p><h4>Some top alternatives to National Bank savings accounts<\/h4><div class=\"content tableWithFilters\n        \n        \n         best-cards-table-container\" id=\"comparison-table\" data-section=\"table\" data-niche=\"CAFSA\">\n    <div class=\"tableWithFilters__tableTop\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentWrapper tableWithFilters__contentWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"tableWithFilters__table content\">\n        <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n(function () {\n  const fsniche = \"cafsa\";\n  const getEventToListenTo = () => {\n    if (window.matchMedia('(any-hover:none)').matches) {\n      if (window.matchMedia('(max-width: 450px)').matches) {\n        return \"scroll\";\n      }\n    }\n    return \"DOMContentLoaded\";\n  };\n  const eventToWatch = getEventToListenTo();\n  const waitForLoadOnTheFly = (callback, maxAttempts = 50) => {\n   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class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/tangerine-bank-review\/tangerine-savings-account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a886ceb380c5.png\" alt=\"Tangerine logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a886ceb380c5.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a886ceb380c5.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a886ceb380c5.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a886ceb380c5.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a886ceb380c5.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/tangerine-bank-review\/tangerine-savings-account\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Tangerine Savings Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;    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                                                                                                                           \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_promo_rate_only_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Promo Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">4.50% for <span class=\"detail-highlight\">5 months<\/span><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 4.50% for 5 months, and 0.30% thereafter. Interest is calculated daily, and interest is paid monthly\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"Interest Rate Conditions\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_regular_rate_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Regular Interest Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                                            0.30%            <\/span><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 4.50% for 5 months, and 0.30% thereafter. Interest is calculated daily, and interest is paid monthly\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"Interest Rate Conditions\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn 4.50% interest for 5 months (on up to $1,000,000 in deposits) when you sign up by <b>November 30, 2026<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/savings-accounts\/tangerine-savings-account-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22best-card%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_ca_savings_accounts%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%223835b89c-be66-451c-b810-ed2bd3417f1f%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Best%2Bcards%2B-%2BNational%2BBank%2Bsavings%2Baccounts%2Balternatives%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221793987701%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2226269%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Tangerine%2BSavings%2BAccount%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221014829%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22savings-accounts%252Fnational-bank-savings%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to Tangerine's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Tangerine Savings Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000005-b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\" value=\"b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.2                    Great                                          Tangerine Savings Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000005-b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">The Tangerine Savings Account offers a high promotional rate of 4.5% for the first 5 months, with no monthly fees or minimum balance. When the promotion period ends, the rate drops to 0.3%, which is lower than National Bank's High Interest Savings Account rate, making this account best suited to short-term savings goals.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__b018d030-a7af-47a6-ae85-84ed4c42f7cb\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStrong introductory interest rate\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo monthly fees or minimums\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEasy online setup and management\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPromotional rate ends after 5 months\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOngoing rate is relatively low\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo physical branches\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000003-2\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\" data-provider-id=\"d29ad16f-cea3-44be-a5c3-2d5d39907c2e\" data-product-name=\"EQ Bank Notice Savings Account\" data-provider-name=\"EQ Bank\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-notice-savings-account-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d6462c19.png\" alt=\"EQ Bank logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d6462c19.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d6462c19.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d6462c19.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d6462c19.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d6462c19.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-notice-savings-account-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">EQ Bank Notice Savings Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_promo_rate_only_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Promo Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">N\/A<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_regular_rate_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Regular Interest Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                Up to                                         3.00%            <\/span><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 3.00% interest if you choose a 30-day withdrawal notice period or 2.50% interest if you choose a 10-day notice period.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"Interest Rate Conditions\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/savings-accounts\/eq-notice-savings-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22best-card%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_ca_savings_accounts%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%223835b89c-be66-451c-b810-ed2bd3417f1f%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Best%2Bcards%2B-%2BNational%2BBank%2Bsavings%2Baccounts%2Balternatives%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221793987701%22%2C%22position%22%3A%222%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2224994%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22EQ%2BBank%2BNotice%2BSavings%2BAccount%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221014829%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22savings-accounts%252Fnational-bank-savings%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to EQ Bank's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about EQ Bank Notice Savings Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000005-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\" value=\"552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               9.2                    Excellent                                          EQ Bank Notice Savings Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000005-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">EQ Bank's Notice Savings Account lets you choose a notice period of 10 or 30 days before withdrawals in exchange for a higher interest rate than many standard accounts, including the National Bank HISA. Earn 3.00% interest if you choose a 30-day withdrawal notice period or 2.50% interest if you choose a 10-day notice period. This account also comes with no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements and CDIC protection.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompetitive interest rates\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCDIC protection\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo monthly fee or minimum balance requirements\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlimited deposits\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWithdrawals require a notice period\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo physical branch support\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot ideal for emergency access\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000003-3\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\" data-provider-id=\"96092938-0048-41cc-a426-40c7fcee917a\" data-product-name=\"Simplii High Interest Savings Account\" data-provider-name=\"Simplii Financial \" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/simplii-financial-review\/simplii-financial-high-interest-savings-account-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png\" alt=\"Simplii Financial  logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac9644198893.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/simplii-financial-review\/simplii-financial-high-interest-savings-account-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Simplii High Interest Savings Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_promo_rate_only_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Promo Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">5.00% for <span class=\"detail-highlight\">5 months<\/span><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 5.00% interest for 5 months on up to $100,000 in savings. Terms Apply. &lt;b&gt;Offer ends January 31, 2027.&lt;\/b&gt;  After, you'll earn 0.30% for balances up to $50,000, 0.50% for balances between $50,000.01 - $100,000, 0.60% for balances between $100,000.01 - $500,000, 0.70% for balances between $500,000.01 - $1,000,000, and 1.00% for balances over $1,000,000.&lt;br \/&gt;Interest calculated: daily, Interest paid: monthly\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"Interest Rate Conditions\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_regular_rate_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Regular Interest Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                                            0.30%            <\/span><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 5.00% interest for 5 months on up to $100,000 in savings. Terms Apply. &lt;b&gt;Offer ends January 31, 2027.&lt;\/b&gt;  After, you'll earn 0.30% for balances up to $50,000, 0.50% for balances between $50,000.01 - $100,000, 0.60% for balances between $100,000.01 - $500,000, 0.70% for balances between $500,000.01 - $1,000,000, and 1.00% for balances over $1,000,000.&lt;br \/&gt;Interest calculated: daily, Interest paid: monthly\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"Interest Rate Conditions\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn 5.00% interest for 5 months on up to $100,000 in savings. <b>Offer ends January 31, 2027<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/savings-accounts\/simplii-high-interest-savings-account-ca-savings-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22best-card%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_ca_savings_accounts%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%223835b89c-be66-451c-b810-ed2bd3417f1f%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Best%2Bcards%2B-%2BNational%2BBank%2Bsavings%2Baccounts%2Balternatives%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221793987701%22%2C%22position%22%3A%223%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2221491%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Simplii%2BHigh%2BInterest%2BSavings%2BAccount%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221014829%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22savings-accounts%252Fnational-bank-savings%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to Simplii Financial 's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Simplii High Interest Savings Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000005-784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\" value=\"784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.2                    Great                                          Simplii High Interest Savings Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000005-784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Simplii's online-only High Interest Savings Account offers a competitive promotional rate of 5.00% for 5 months, 0.30% - 1.00% thereafter for 5 months, then shifts to a tiered ongoing rate of 0.3% to 0.7% (or higher for account holders with $1 million+ saved). Although this account comes with no monthly fees, minimum balance requirements or transaction fees, you won't earn more interest than the National Bank High Interest Savings Account unless you have more than $100,000 saved.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__784d7307-f7d0-47ba-8b65-f6db8d03436d\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompetitive introductory rate\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo monthly fees or minimum balance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlimited free transactions and transfers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCDIC protection and backing by CIBC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOngoing rate is lower than National Bank's\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo in-branch service\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000003-4\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"cafsa\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\" data-provider-id=\"666e4cf4-a72e-4e60-8325-5b7ee9bfaaa0\" data-product-name=\"Scotia High Interest Savings Account\" data-provider-name=\"Scotiabank\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/savings-accounts\/scotiabank-savings\/scotia-high-interest-savings-account-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67102995de036.png\" alt=\"Scotiabank logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67102995de036.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67102995de036.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67102995de036.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67102995de036.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67102995de036.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/savings-accounts\/scotiabank-savings\/scotia-high-interest-savings-account-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Scotia High Interest Savings Account<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafsa')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_promo_rate_only_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Promo Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">5.00% for <span class=\"detail-highlight\">3 months<\/span><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Balances between $0 and $10,000 will earn 0% interest. Balances above that will earn a standard interest rate of 1.5%\u20132.2%, plus a bonus rate boost to bring the total possible interest rate to 5.00% for 3 months, based on the total balance between all eligible Scotiabank savings accounts. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"Interest Rate Conditions\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_cafsa_regular_rate_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Regular Interest Rate\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                                            1.50%            <\/span><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Balances between $0 and $10,000 will earn 0% interest. Balances above that will earn a standard interest rate of 1.5%\u20132.2%, plus a bonus rate boost to bring the total possible interest rate to 5.00% for 3 months, based on the total balance between all eligible Scotiabank savings accounts. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"Interest Rate Conditions\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafsa.product.datapoint_monthly_fee_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">$0<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Receive a special welcome promotional interest rate of up to 5.00% for the first 3 months (90 days) when you open your first Scotia High Interest Savings Account. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Scotia High Interest Savings Account\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000005-7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\" value=\"7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.6                    Great                                          Scotia High Interest Savings Account            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000005-7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">The Scotia High Interest Savings Account offers a tiered interest rate structure. Balances between $0 and $10,000 will earn 0% interest. Balances above that will earn a standard interest rate of 1.5%\u20132.2%, plus a bonus rate boost to bring the total possible interest rate to 5.00% for 3 months, based on the total balance between all eligible Scotiabank savings accounts. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly. It's high ongoing rate for higher balances, make it a solid alternative to National Bank's HISA for Canadians who want to stick with a Big Six bank.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__7b85006b-0d70-490f-890d-b1fcf03bbcd4\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$0 monthly account fee\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarn ongoing rates between 1.5% and 2.2% on balances of $10,000 or more\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInsured for up to $100,000\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBalances under $10,000 do not earn any interest\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt's possible to earn higher rates with digital bank savings accounts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"comparison-table__loadingIndicator center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/section><\/div><div id=\"compare-bar-v2\" class=\"compareBarV2__root rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" data-niche=\"CAFSA\" data-rewards-component=\"compare-products\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>National Bank\u2019s High Interest Savings Account is a safe, no-fee option for Canadians who value simplicity, branch access and the security of a Big Six bank. With no minimum balance and CDIC protection, it works well for holding accessible savings. But, its modest 0.55% interest rate falls short of the higher returns offered by digital banks like Simplii, Tangerine and EQ Bank.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions about National Bank savings accounts<\/h3><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-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are deposits in a National Bank savings account CDIC insured?<\/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-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes. National Bank is a member of the CDIC, so maximum protection of up to $100,000 is available.<\/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-0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000007\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I access my National Bank High Interest Savings Account online?<\/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-0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>You can use online and mobile banking to check your balance and track your transactions. However, you can't carry out any transactions online or at an ABM.<\/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-0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000008\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do National Bank savings accounts have minimum balance requirements?<\/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-0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>No, there's no minimum balance for the High Interest Savings Account. However, you'll need a minimum $5,000 balance to earn interest earn interest with the USD Progress Account.<\/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-0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000009\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is there a minimum contribution for National Bank automated savings plans?<\/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-0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>There's no minimum contribution required when transferring funds from your High Interest Savings Account to your systematic savings plan. However, when transferring from a registered plan or non-registered account, the minimum contribution is $10. 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