{"id":854476,"date":"2020-06-02T11:06:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T15:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=854476"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:08:16","slug":"eq-bank-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review","title":{"rendered":"EQ Bank review: Is this digital bank worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EQ Bank is a leading Canadian online bank known for offering low fees and competitive interest rates. In this EQ Bank review, we break down what you need to know about its accounts and services, rates, safety, fees, pros and cons and more. We\u2019ve also selected some featured EQ Bank products.<\/p><h3>What is EQ Bank?<\/h3><p>EQ Bank was launched in 2016 by Equitable Bank and is headquartered in Toronto. It operates entirely online, so there are no branches or locations you can visit for in-person service. Low overhead costs translate into lower fees \u2014 EQ Bank is known for being affordable and offering very competitive interest rates.<\/p><p>EQ Bank offers a range of personal banking and investment accounts including a chequing account, savings account, joint accounts, US dollar account, TFSAs, RSPs and GICs.<\/p><p>It offers international money transfers via Wise, a third party service. EQ Bank also hosts a mortgage marketplace where you can browse 2,000+ products from various lenders.<\/p><h3>Summary of EQ Bank accounts<\/h3><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"width: 35%;\" scope=\"col\">Account<\/th><th style=\"width: 20%;\" scope=\"col\">Monthly fee<\/th><th style=\"width: 20%;\" scope=\"col\">Interest rate<\/th><th style=\"width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>EQ Bank Notice Savings Account<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td><strong>2.35% - 2.75%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 2.75% interest if you choose a 30-day withdrawal notice period or 2.35% interest if you choose a 10-day notice period.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><section class=\"hero-rates__cta\">\r\n        <div class=\"applylinks CAFSA has-margin-top-small\">\r\n          <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--cta has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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%22nb-product%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22EQ%2BBank%2BNotice%2BSavings%2BAccount%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2224994%22%2C%22decorator%22%3A%22GLOBAL.PRODUCT.HERO_BUTTON_DYNAMIC_CTA%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22854476%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Feq-bank-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            Go to site\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EQ Bank Personal Account<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td><strong><b>Earn 2.75%<\/b><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn &lt;b&gt;2.75% interest&lt;\/b&gt;. To receive 2.75% interest, you'll need to have at least $2,000\/month of your pay directly deposited into a Personal Account or Joint Account. Conditions apply. Otherwise, you'll earn 1.00% on your balance.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"><\/span><\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><section class=\"hero-rates__cta\">\r\n        <div class=\"applylinks CAFSA-CHQ has-margin-top-small\">\r\n          <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--cta has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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.HERO_BUTTON_DYNAMIC_CTA%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22854476%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Feq-bank-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            Go to site\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EQ Bank TFSA<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td><strong>1.50%<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><section class=\"hero-rates__cta\">\r\n        <div class=\"applylinks CAFSA has-margin-top-small\">\r\n          <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--cta has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/savings-accounts\/eq-bank-tfsa-ca-savings-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%227f8d09d4-3b62-469c-9eb3-98eb156a1b85%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22EQ%2BBank%2BTFSA%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2222475%22%2C%22decorator%22%3A%22GLOBAL.PRODUCT.HERO_BUTTON_DYNAMIC_CTA%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22854476%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Feq-bank-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            Go to site\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EQ Bank RSP<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td><strong>1.50%<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><section class=\"hero-rates__cta\">\r\n        <div class=\"applylinks CAFSA has-margin-top-small\">\r\n          <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--cta has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/savings-accounts\/eq-bank-rsp-ca-savings-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%22c630815a-b43c-47aa-9dd0-af4884c17bdf%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22EQ%2BBank%2BRSP%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2222475%22%2C%22decorator%22%3A%22GLOBAL.PRODUCT.HERO_BUTTON_DYNAMIC_CTA%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22854476%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Feq-bank-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            Go to site\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EQ Bank US Dollar Account<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td><strong>2.75%<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--ghost scroll\" href=\"#us-dollar\" type=\"button\">Learn more<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Summary: EQ Bank details<\/h3><ul><li>EQ Bank transit number (or branch number): 80002<\/li><li>EQ Bank institution number (or routing number): 623<\/li><li>EQ Bank phone number: 1-844-437-2265 (or 1-416-551-3449 if outside of North America)<\/li><\/ul><p>Your EQ Bank account number is a unique nine-digit number you can find under your account details after logging into the EQ Bank app or online portal.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">EQ Bank Personal Account<\/h3><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\">\r\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\">\r\n    \r\n  \t\r\n  \t\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignTop\">\r\n      <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m \" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\" data-product-id=\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\" data-product-name=\"EQ Bank Personal Account\" data-niche=\"Chequing Accounts\" data-provider-name=\"EQ Bank\" data-rewards-campaign-name=\"\">\r\n        <center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce5395b5.png\" class=\"lazy-load\" alt=\"EQ Bank Personal Account\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce5395b5.png\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 200px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce5395b5.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce5395b5.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/667c6ce5395b5.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/center>\r\n        <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        <center>\r\n          <div class=\"detail-info bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\" style=\"cursor: pointer; z-index: 1;position: relative; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: inline-flex;\">\r\n            \r\n\r\n            \r\n            \r\n            \r\n            <a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\">\r\n              <span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\r\n                <span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\r\n                Excellent\r\n              <\/span>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            \r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/center>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall rewards--cta\" 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%22CAFSA-CHQ.PRODUCT.MISC_PRODUCT_DISPLAY_V2%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22854476%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Feq-bank-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\" type=\"button\">Go to site<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--action luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-personal-account-review\" role=\"button\">Read review<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n        <div class=\"\u201chas-padding-xsmall\u201d\"><\/div>\r\n        <h4 id=\"bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b\" class=\"luna-card__title\" style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"><b>EQ Bank Personal Account<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle\">\r\n          <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n            <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\"><b>Earn 2.75%<\/b><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn &lt;b&gt;2.75% interest&lt;\/b&gt;. To receive 2.75% interest, you'll need to have at least $2,000\/month of your pay directly deposited into a Personal Account or Joint Account. Conditions apply. Otherwise, you'll earn 1.00% on your balance.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\">\r\n              \r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <br>\r\n            <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Bonus\r\n              Offer<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <\/span><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n\r\n            <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">$0\r\n              \r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <br>\r\n            <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Monthly\r\n              Account Fee<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n            <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">unlimited\r\n              \r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <br>\r\n            <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Free\r\n              Transactions<\/span>\r\n\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n\r\n        <div class=\"has-overflow-auto luna-tabs\" style=\"margin: 0rem;\">\r\n          <ul class=\"luna-tabs__list\">\r\n            <li class=\"active luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname0-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Info<\/a><\/li>\r\n            \r\n            <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname1-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pros + Cons<\/a><\/li>\r\n            \r\n            <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname2-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">More Details<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"tab-content\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"pb-tabname0-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b-1\">\r\n              <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n                <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n                Opt for an interest-earning chequing account to earn up to 2.75% with an EQ Bank Personal Account. Enjoy high interest with no fees on everyday banking, plus unlimited transactions and no minimum balances. Sign up online in minutes. Plus, you can also apply for a Joint account if you're looking to save with your partner or family.\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname1-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b-1\">\r\n              <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n                <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\" style=\"margin: 0px;\">\r\n                  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\">\r\n                    \r\n                    <ul class=\"list-1\">\r\n                      \r\n                      <li>$0 account fee<\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                      <li>Get unlimited transactions<\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                      <li>$0 Interac eTransfers<\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                      <li>Earn up to 2.75% interest on your balance<\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                      <li>EQ Bank will refund withdrawal fees for using any ATM across Canada<\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    \r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\">\r\n                    \r\n                    <ul class=\"list-12\">\r\n                      \r\n                      <li>No physical branches for in-person service<\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                      <li>Some standard banking features not available such as overdraft protection and the option to have paper statements<\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    \r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname2-bffd0c48-dbf8-4ec5-aedf-a9eeb532406b-1\">\r\n              <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n\r\n                \r\n <table class=\"luna-table\" style=\"border: 0px;\">\r\n  <tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\r\n    \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Monthly Account Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    \r\n        \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Free Transactions<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">unlimited<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n        \r\n            \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Interac e-Transfer Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0<\/span>\r\n      <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n            \r\n                \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">In-Network ATM Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0<\/span>\r\n      <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n                \r\n                \r\n        <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">NSF Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0<\/span>\r\n          <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n                    \r\n                    \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Foreign Transaction Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">0%<\/span>\r\n      <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n                        \r\n                    \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">CDIC Deposit Insurance<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$100,000<\/span>\r\n      <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n                            \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Bonus Offer<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\"><b>Earn 2.75%<\/b><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn &lt;b&gt;2.75% interest&lt;\/b&gt;. To receive 2.75% interest, you'll need to have at least $2,000\/month of your pay directly deposited into a Personal Account or Joint Account. Conditions apply. Otherwise, you'll earn 1.00% on your balance.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\">\r\n               <\/span>\r\n      <\/span><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>               \r\n                \r\n    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .no-cta-button {\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    color: #00ba9c;\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    margin-top: 0 !important;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .no-cta-button:hover {\r\n    color: #4dceb9;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .scoreCombined.finder-score::before {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .score__container {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    flex-flow: nowrap;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .score__badge {\r\n    border-radius: 100px 16px 100px 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text-decoration: underline;\r\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style><h3>EQ Bank Notice Savings Account<\/h3><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\">\r\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\r\n    \r\n  \t\r\n  \t\r\n    \r\n\r\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignTop\">\r\n     <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m \" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\" data-product-id=\"552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\" data-product-name=\"EQ Bank Notice Savings Account\" data-niche=\"Savings Accounts\" data-provider-name=\"EQ Bank\" data-rewards-campaign-name=\"\">\r\n<center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d63e1301.png\" class=\"lazy-load\" alt=\"EQ Bank Notice Savings Account\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d63e1301.png\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 200px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d63e1301.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d63e1301.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/670f3d63e1301.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/center>\r\n            \r\n<center>\r\n<div class=\"detail-info 552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\" style=\"cursor: pointer; z-index: 1;position: relative; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: inline-flex;\">\r\n  \r\n\r\n    \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    <a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\">\r\n      <span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\r\n        <span class=\"score__value\">9.2<\/span>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\r\n        Excellent\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>    \r\n  <\/center>\r\n  <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall rewards--cta\" 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%22nb-product%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22EQ%2BBank%2BNotice%2BSavings%2BAccount%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2224994%22%2C%22decorator%22%3A%22CAFSA.PRODUCT.MISC_PRODUCT_DISPLAY_V2%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22854476%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Feq-bank-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\" type=\"button\">Go to site<\/a>\r\n  <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--action luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-notice-savings-account-review\" role=\"button\">Read review<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n  <div class=\"\u201chas-padding-xsmall\u201d\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 id=\"552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b\" class=\"luna-card__title\" style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 20px;\"><b>EQ Bank Notice Savings Account<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle\">\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">2.35% - 2.75%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 2.75% interest if you choose a 30-day withdrawal notice period or 2.35% interest if you choose a 10-day notice period.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\">\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Interest Rate<\/span>\r\n  <\/span><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">\r\n$0\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Account Fee<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">$0\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Transaction Fee<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>  \r\n\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"has-overflow-auto luna-tabs\" style=\"margin: 0rem;\">\r\n    <ul class=\"luna-tabs__list\">\r\n       \r\n\r\n        <li class=\"active luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname0-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Info<\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n        <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname1-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pros + Cons<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname2-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">More Details<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n     \r\n      <div class=\"tab-content\">\r\n      \r\n \r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"pb-tabname0-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n              <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n                              <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            The EQ Bank Notice Savings Account offers one of the highest on-going interest rates in Canada on a savings account. You'll earn up to 2.35% - 2.75%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 2.75% interest if you choose a 30-day withdrawal notice period or 2.35% interest if you choose a 10-day notice period.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"> on your savings.  Plus, if you're looking to save with a family member, you can apply for a Joint account.\r\n            <\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      \r\n               <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname1-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n<div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n             <div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\" style=\"margin: 0px;\">\r\n              <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\">\r\n                \r\n                <ul class=\"list-1\">\r\n                \r\n                  <li>$0 account fee<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>$0 transactions<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Earn 2.35% - 2.75%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Earn 2.75% interest if you choose a 30-day withdrawal notice period or 2.35% interest if you choose a 10-day notice period.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"> interest on your balance<\/span><\/li>\r\n                \r\n                <\/ul>\r\n              \r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\">\r\n              \r\n                <ul class=\"list-12\">\r\n                \r\n                  <li>No physical branches for in-person service<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Some standard banking features not available such as overdraft protection, use of ATMs and the option to have paper statements<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>No Interac e-Transfers<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                <\/ul>\r\n              \r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n                 <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname2-552b8709-1977-4924-9e43-3242d02b273b-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n\r\n<table class=\"luna-table\" style=\"border: 0px;\">\r\n  <tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Ongoing Interest Rate<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">2.75%<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Promotional Interest Rate<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">No promotional rate available<\/span>\r\n<\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Monthly Account Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0\r\n<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n   \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Minimum Balance<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    \r\n         \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">CDIC Deposit Insurance<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$100,000<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    \r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>       \r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/div> \r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .no-cta-button {\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    color: #00ba9c;\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    margin-top: 0 !important;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .no-cta-button:hover {\r\n    color: #4dceb9;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .scoreCombined.finder-score::before {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .score__container {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    flex-flow: nowrap;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .score__badge {\r\n    border-radius: 100px 16px 100px 100px;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    height: 2.2rem;\r\n    width: 2.2rem;\r\n    background-image: linear-gradient(45deg,\r\n        transparent 25%,\r\n        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 50%,\r\n        transparent 75%,\r\n        transparent 100%);\r\n    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uppercase;\">Dive deeper: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-savings-accounts\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Compare all EQ Bank savings account options<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>EQ Bank Card<\/h3><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\">\r\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignTop\">\r\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n<div class=\"has-padding-medium\"><\/div>\r\n <center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63cac93a3015f.png\" class=\"lazy-load\" alt=\"EQ Bank Card\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63cac93a3015f.png\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 200px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63cac93a3015f.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/63cac93a3015f.png?fit=360 360w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-card-review\" role=\"button\">Read review<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <div class=\"\u201chas-padding-xsmall\u201d\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 id=\"b067f00f-87d5-412a-9fd2-e05f0f921f4e\" class=\"luna-card__title\" style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 20px;\">EQ Bank Card<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle\">\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">$0\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Monthly Fee<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">$0\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Transaction Cost<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@m u-1\/2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; color: #1D53FF;\">0.5% cashback\r\n\r\n    <\/span>\r\n    <br>\r\n    <span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative; top: -8px;\">Rewards<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"has-overflow-auto luna-tabs\" style=\"margin: 0rem;\">\r\n    <ul class=\"luna-tabs__list\">\r\n        <li class=\"active luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname0-b067f00f-87d5-412a-9fd2-e05f0f921f4e-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Info<\/a><\/li>\r\n      \r\n        <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname1-b067f00f-87d5-412a-9fd2-e05f0f921f4e-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pros + Cons<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li class=\"luna-tab\"><a class=\"luna-tab__action\" href=\"#pb-tabname2-b067f00f-87d5-412a-9fd2-e05f0f921f4e-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">More Details<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n     \r\n      <div class=\"tab-content\">\r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"pb-tabname0-b067f00f-87d5-412a-9fd2-e05f0f921f4e-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n<div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n              The EQ Bank Card is a prepaid Mastercard linked to EQ Bank's Personal Account. Just load money onto the card from your savings account and start earning the same interest as the funds in your Personal Account, plus cashback. The prepaid EQ Bank Card works like an everyday bank card: You can use it anywhere Mastercard is accepted to pay for purchases in-store or online and to withdraw cash from an ATM.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname1-b067f00f-87d5-412a-9fd2-e05f0f921f4e-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n              <div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <ul class=\"list-1\">\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Earn 0.5% cashback cash back on every purchase<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>Earn up to 2.75% interest on your balance<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li> ATM fee reimbursement and no ATM withdrawal fees<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                <\/ul>\r\n              \r\n              \r\n                <ul class=\"list-12\">\r\n                \r\n                  <li>No direct link to your EQ Bank account<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                  <li>You'll have to transfer money onto your card before you can use the card<\/li>\r\n                \r\n                <\/ul>\r\n              \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"pb-tabname2-b067f00f-87d5-412a-9fd2-e05f0f921f4e-1\">\r\n            <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"\" data-fieldset=\"default\" class=\" default\">\r\n\r\n<table class=\"luna-table\" style=\"border: 0px;\">\r\n  <tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Monthly Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0\r\n<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    \r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Rewards<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">0.5% cashback<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Transaction Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0\r\n<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Foreign Transaction Fee<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">0%<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Min. Balance<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$0<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Max. Balance<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">$10,000<\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <tr>\r\n     <th class=\"u-1\/3@m\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #6c7881; position: relative;\">Card Network<\/span><\/th>\r\n     <td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; position: relative;\">Mastercard<br><\/span>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n\r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>       \r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/div> \r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.no-cta-button {\r\n  font-weight: bold;\r\n  font-size: 18px;\r\n  color: #00ba9c;\r\n  text-decoration: underline;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  margin-top: 0 !important;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.no-cta-button:hover {\r\n  color: #4dceb9;\r\n}\r\n<\/style><h3>Other EQ Bank accounts<\/h3><p>Bwyond the Personal chequing account, Notice Savings account and GIC account, EQ Bank also offers these accounts:<\/p><h4>EQ Bank TFSA<\/h4><p>Open an EQ Bank TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account), and earn 1.5% on your balance. Grow your funds tax free, pay no monthly fees and make free withdrawals whenever you want. You can also set up recurring deposits from your EQ Bank Personal Account or any other bank account.<\/p><h4 id=\"us-dollar\">EQ Bank US Dollar Account<\/h4><p>Earn 3.00% on funds held in an EQ Bank US Dollar Account, which comes with a competitive exchange rate and zero monthly fees. Use the currency conversion calculator built into EQ\u2019s online banking portal to get the latest CAD\/USD exchange rate. Like other EQ Bank accounts, US Dollar Account balances are insured by the CDIC.<\/p><h4>EQ Bank RSP Savings Account<\/h4><p>With a EQ Bank RSP, you can save for retirement by earning a competitive 1.5% rate on your balance. Set up recurring deposits to ensure that your funds grow consistently. Money can be deposited and grown in RSPs tax free. You\u2019re only taxed when you make withdrawals.<\/p><h3>EQ Bank GIC<\/h3><p>To purchase an EQ Bank GIC, you will need to open an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-personal-account-review\">EQ Bank savings account<\/a>. You will also have to deposit a minimum of $100 to get started. Here are the types of EQ GICs available.<\/p><h3>Types of EQ Bank GICs<\/h3><h4 class=\"p1\">Short-term EQ Bank GICs: Three to nine months<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">Short-term EQ GICs range from three to nine months in duration. There are a number of advantages as well as a few drawbacks with these GICs. The most important advantage is that you only have to surrender your deposit for a short period of time. This means they are not as much of a financial burden as the mid-range and longer-term GICs. These GICs are perfect for people who are trying to make short-term gains in a risk-free way.<\/p><h4 class=\"p1\">Mid-range EQ Bank GICs<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">EQ Bank\u2019s mid-range GICs have a duration of from one to three years. These GICs come with interest rates that are higher than the short-term GICs, and you do not need a large amount of money to open one. In fact, you can get started with as little as $100.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">This means that almost anyone can open an account. However, mid-range GICs are better suited to people who want to make a significant return as opposed to short-term passive income. So, it is better to start with at least $500 to $1,000 if you want to open a mid-range GIC from EQ Bank.<\/p><h4 class=\"p1\">Long-term EQ Bank GICs<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">Long-term GICs are EQ Bank\u2019s highest-returning GICs. EQ\u2019s long-term GICs have a duration of either four or five years, and the high interest rates offered by these GICs make them ideal for people who want to make as much money as possible with their investment.<\/p><h4>Registered EQ Bank GICs<\/h4><p>EQ also offers registered GICs, which can be held in TFSA or RSP accounts.<\/p><h4>Why should I invest in an EQ Bank GIC?<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">There following are some of the key advantages of EQ GICs:<\/p><ul class=\"list-7\"><li class=\"p1\">You can get one with only $100<\/li><li class=\"p1\">EQ Bank has many different options in terms of GIC lengths<\/li><li class=\"p1\">They have high interest rates compared to many competitor GICs<\/li><li class=\"p1\">EQ is a member of the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDIC<\/a>), so your funds are covered by deposit insurance, subject to maximum coverage limits<\/li><\/ul><h4>What should I look out for with an EQ Bank GIC?<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">There is nothing that you really need to look out for regarding EQ GICs. They are safe investment vehicles that will generate good returns. The only real downside is that they are not the highest-returning GICs on the market, even if they are guaranteed investments.<\/p><h4>How do I purchase an EQ GIC?<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">To purchase an Equitable Bank GIC, you will need to open an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-personal-account-review\">EQ savings account<\/a>. You will also have to deposit a minimum of $100 to get started.<\/p><h3>EQ Bank International Money Transfers<\/h3><p>EQ Bank customers can send money transfers to over 80 countries in 49 currencies through their online banking portals powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/international-money-transfers\/wise\">Wise<\/a>, a third party international money transfer service. Wise offers competitive transfer fees, zero-markup exchange rates and high sending limits, so you can get your money where it needs to go.<\/p><h3>EQ Bank mortgage marketplace<\/h3><p>EQ Bank offers a marketplace where you can explore 2,000+ mortgage products offered by EQ and many other Canadian lenders. EQ Bank customers can get exclusive rates, quick pre-qualification and assistance from professional mortgage brokers. It\u2019s completely free, but you have to be an EQ Bank customer to use the service.<\/p><h3>How does EQ Bank compare to other banks?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Many Canadian banks offer GICs, TFSAs and savings accounts. However, EQ Bank actually offers some of the best GICs available on the market and high interest rates. Some banks, such as Implicity Financial and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/oaken-financial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oaken Financial<\/a>, sometimes offer rates that are higher than EQ Bank GIC rates, so while EQ Bank GIC is not the absolute best value, it compares favourably to most of its competitors \u2013 especially to those of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/big-five-banks\">Big Five banks<\/a>.<\/p><h3>EQ Bank Pros and cons<\/h3><h4>Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Easy application.<\/strong> The online application is quick and easy to fill out.<\/li><li><strong>No monthly fees.<\/strong> Enjoy zero monthly account maintenance fees.<\/li><li><strong>Competitive interest rates.<\/strong> EQ Bank interest rates are some of the most competitive on the market for savings and chequing accounts. For example, the EQ Bank Notice Savings Account comes with an ongoing rate between 2.35% and 2.75%.<\/li><li><strong>Free ATM withdrawals.<\/strong> Although EQ Bank does not have its own ATM network, it does offer free ATM withdrawals from any ATM across Canada and will reimburse you the ATM fee if you\u2019re charged one on the spot.<\/li><li><strong>Deposit insurance.<\/strong> Deposits in EQ Bank accounts are insured up to $100,000 by the CDIC.<\/li><li><strong>Low minimum for EQ GICs.<\/strong> Start investing in GICs with as little as $100 (compared to $1,000 for some other digital banks).<\/li><li><strong>Free transfers.<\/strong> Send money to\/from your Personal account with free Interac e-Trasfers, EFTs, bill payments and mobile cheque deposits.<\/li><li><strong>Prepaid card.<\/strong> The EQ Bank Card can be used to withdraw cash after you transfer money to the card directly from your chequing or savings account.<\/li><li><strong>Cheap international money transfers.<\/strong> You\u2019ll be able to make cheap international transfers from your account using third-party service, Wise.<\/li><li><strong>User friendly mobile app.<\/strong> Easily check your balance and manage your money with the EQ Bank app for Android and iOS devices.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><strong>Slow bank-to-bank withdrawals.<\/strong> You may need to wait several business days to complete bank-to-bank transfers.<\/li><li><strong>Maximum cumulative balance.<\/strong> You can only hold up to $250,000 in your EQ Bank accounts, including any Personal Accounts and Notice Savings Accounts (or up to $500,000 for joint account holders).<\/li><li><strong>No physical locations.<\/strong> It\u2019s not possible to visit a physical location to get in-person service.<\/li><\/ul><h3>EQ Bank app<\/h3><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1001530 aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EQBankmobileappmockup_Supplied_1302x2677.png\" alt=\"EQ Bank app screenshot\" width=\"131\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EQBankmobileappmockup_Supplied_1302x2677.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EQBankmobileappmockup_Supplied_1302x2677.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/12\/EQBankmobileappmockup_Supplied_1302x2677.png?fit=393 393w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s\">Check your balance, transfer money, pay bills, deposit cheques and more with the EQ Bank app. You can also set savings goals and manage your budget on the go.<div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div><p>The EQ Bank mobile app is available for download on Google Play and the Apple App Store.<\/p><div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><strong>Google Play app reviews<\/strong><\/td><td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n    \n<strong>4.2<\/strong> \u2013 \n<span class=\"luna-stars luna-stars__fill--85 luna-stars--primary\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><br>\n12K reviews\n<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Ratings for the EQ Bank app on the Google Play Store were last verified on January 07, 2026.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"><\/span>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"MobileApplication\",\n  \"name\": \"EQ Bank\",\n  \"applicationCategory\": \"FinanceApplication\",\n  \"operatingSystem\": \"Android\",\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"price\": \"0.00\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"CAD\"\n  },\n  \"aggregateRating\": {\n    \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n    \"ratingValue\": \"4.2\",\n    \"bestRating\": \"5\",\n    \"worstRating\": \"1\",\n    \"reviewCount\": 12000\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apple App Store app reviews<\/strong><\/td><td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n    \n<strong>4.8<\/strong> \u2013 \n<span class=\"luna-stars luna-stars__fill--95 luna-stars--primary\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><br>\n52K reviews\n<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Ratings for the EQ Bank app on the Apple App Store were last verified on January 07, 2026.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"><\/span>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"MobileApplication\",\n  \"name\": \"EQ Bank\",\n  \"applicationCategory\": \"FinanceApplication\",\n  \"operatingSystem\": \"iOS\",\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"price\": \"0.00\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"CAD\"\n  },\n  \"aggregateRating\": {\n    \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n    \"ratingValue\": \"4.8\",\n    \"bestRating\": \"5\",\n    \"worstRating\": \"1\",\n    \"reviewCount\": 52000\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3>How do I open an EQ Bank account?<\/h3><ol><li>Click <strong>Go to site<\/strong> on below to get started.<\/li><li>Complete the application with details such as your name, email address, Social Insurance Number and birth date. You need a phone number to apply, because EQ Bank uses 2-step verification (sends a code to your phone to verify your identity) when you log in.<\/li><li>Verify your ID, and deposit funds into your account via Interac e-Transfer, EFT or mobile cheque deposit using the EQ Bank mobile app.<\/li><\/ol><p>Get started now with the EQ Bank Personal Account:<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><section class=\"hero-rates__cta\">\r\n        <div class=\"applylinks CAFSA-CHQ has-margin-top-small\">\r\n          <a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--cta has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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.HERO_BUTTON_DYNAMIC_CTA%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFSA-CHQ%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22854476%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Feq-bank-review%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            Go to site\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section><\/p><h3>Eligibility<\/h3><p>To open an EQ Bank account, you must satisfy the following requirements:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Be at least the age of majority in your province or territory (18 or 19 years old)<\/li><li>Be a Canadian resident<\/li><li>Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)<\/li><\/ul><h3>Is EQ Bank safe?<\/h3><p>Deposits held in EQ Bank accounts are insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). This means that, in the unlikely event the bank fails, your deposits will be insured up to $100,000.<\/p><p>The platform follows a number of industry-standard best practices for protecting your data and money including data encryption, strong password requirements, security questions and regularly monitoring the platform for fraud.<\/p><p>The <strong>EQ Bank Mobile and Online Banking Security Guarantee<\/strong> states that you\u2019ll be 100% reimbursed for losses from unauthorized account activity, provided you\u2019ve met all your responsibilities.<\/p><h3>How can I contact EQ Bank customer service?<\/h3><p>EQ Bank customer service can be reached by phone 7 days a week from 8:00AM to midnight. You can also get help online from a chatbot, or reach EQ Bank by letter mail.<\/p><h3>How do digital banks, like EQ Bank, compare to traditional banks for Canadians?<\/h3><p>Like EQ Banks, there are many digital banking options in Canada that compete with the traditional Big Banks, and we wanted to know what Canadians thought about all of these different options.<\/p><p>In our recent <em>Finder: Consumer Sentiment Survey March 2026<\/em>, we asked Canadians what type of financial providers they would consider opening an account with among the Big 5 Banks (RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank and CIBC), other brick-and-mortar banks (e.g. National Bank and ATB), digital banks or fintechs (e.g. Tangerine, Simplii Financial, EQ Bank or KOHO) and credit unions (e.g. Coast Capital, Meridian and Vancity).<\/p><p>It turns out that a little less than half of Canadians (40.91%) would consider opening an account with digital banks and fintechs like EQ Bank. That said, the majority of Canadians (68.06%) still prefer banking with Canada\u2019s Big Banks as opposed to alternative financial institutions.<\/p>  <div style=\"margin:24px 0\">\n    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.only-finders.com\/embed\/86b0edf5-21ee-4915-beef-3d681f2ea817\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0;border-radius:8px\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finder Data Visualisation\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>EQ Bank offers convenient account options, very competitive interest rates, low fees and unlimited free transfers. But you may want to look elsewhere if you want in-person service or access to a full suite of banking products and services. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\">banking hub<\/a> for more useful guides and resources.<\/p><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\/digital-banking\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Digital banks in Canada<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"luna-card--border\">\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\n<div class=\"u-grid\">\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-1\/1\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px; place-self: center;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1039990\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png\" alt=\"BMO\" width=\"1800\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/BMO-Logo-2_Supplied_1800x625.png?fit=5400 5400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5400px) 100vw, 5400px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s u-1\/1\">\n<p style=\"font-size:130%;\">BMO Performance Chequing Account<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-1\">\n<li>Earn up to an <b>$800 bonus<\/b><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"&lt;b&gt;Earn up to $800.&lt;\/b&gt; Earn $500 when you open and fund a new BMO Performance Chequing Account by June 1, 2026 and complete two qualifying tasks by July 31, 2026. 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Earn $50* when you create one goal and apply one strategy in My Financial Progress Plan by July 31, 2026. *Terms apply.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#DB2420\"><b>Exclusive:<\/b><\/span> Get an extra <b>$175 reward<\/b> from Finder<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"&lt;b&gt;Exclusive offer:&lt;\/b&gt; Become a Finder member and receive a $175 digital Visa card when you open a BMO Performance Chequing Account online through Finder. Offer ends June 30, 2026. Terms and conditions apply.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Enjoy up to 4.50% promo interest<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"&lt;b&gt;Earn up to 4.50%&lt;\/b&gt; interest when you open both a BMO Performance Chequing Account and a BMO Savings Amplifier Account. 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luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-small rewards--cta\">Go to site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>FAQs about EQ Bank<\/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-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Does EQ Bank have a debit card?<\/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>No. EQ Bank does not have a debit card, but is has a prepaid card, called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-card-review\">EQ Bank Card<\/a>, which can be linked to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/eq-bank-review\/eq-bank-personal-account-review\">EQ Bank Personal Account<\/a> which lets you earn interest on your savings and cashback on your purchases.<\/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-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How do I make an EQ Bank withdrawal?<\/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-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>You can withdraw funds from an EQ Bank account via Interac e-transfer or electronic funds transfer to a linked bank account.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div 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Refer a friend with your unique referral link to receive $20 (first 3 referrals), $30 (next fourth to seventh referrals) and $40 (eighth to fifteenth referrals) up to a maximum of $500. To qualify, your friend must use your link and deposit at least $100 within 30 days of opening an 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-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What happens when my EQ Bank GIC matures?<\/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-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Once your EQ Bank GIC matures, you'll receive an email or SMS notification and your money will be transferred into the EQ Bank Personal Account you used to make the investment.<\/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-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Who owns EQ 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-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>EQ Bank is owned by EQB Inc., formerly known as Equitable Group. EQB Inc. was founded in 1970 as The Equitable Trust Company. As of September 2022, it manages over $40 billion in assets.<\/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-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is EQ Bank safe?<\/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-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, deposits held in EQ Bank accounts are insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDIC<\/a>). So, in the unlikely event the bank fails, your holdings are insured with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/banks-protect-money\">Canadian deposit insurance<\/a> up to $100,000. Plus, the EQ Bank Mobile and Online Banking Security Guarantee states that you'll be 100% reimbursed for losses from unauthorized account activity, provided you've met all your responsibilities.<\/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-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I buy Equitable Bank stock?<\/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. EQ Bank's parent company, EQB Inc., is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol \"EQB.\" Find out how to buy EQB stock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/buy-equitable-bank-stock\">here<\/a>.<\/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\">Are there any other digital banks in Canada?<\/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>Yes. Among EQ Bank's top competitors are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/tangerine-bank-review\/tangerine-savings-account\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tangerine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/simplii-financial-review\/simplii-financial-high-interest-savings-account-review\">Simplii Financial<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/banking\/neo-financial\">Neo Financial<\/a>. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/digital-banking\">Canadian digital banks and compare features here.<\/a><\/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\">Does EQ Bank have physical branches?<\/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, it doesn't. EQ Bank does everything online.<\/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\">Does EQ Bank have cheques, debit cards and ATMs? <\/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>No, EQ Bank does not offer cheques, and instead of a debit card, it offers a prepaid card that comes with many of the same features as a debit card. And although EQ Bank does not offer a unique ATM network, it offers free ATM withdrawals and ATM fee reimbursement from any ATM across Canada.<\/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-0000000010\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000010\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What are the primary benefits of an EQ Bank GIC?<\/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-0000000010\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>The primary benefits are that it is very low risk, and it is a great way to generate returns. EQ Bank also offers competitive GIC rates.<\/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-0000000011\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000011\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are there any fees for EQ Bank GICs?<\/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-0000000011\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>No, there are no fees for EQ GICs.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; 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