Canada Direct Deposit Enrolment Form
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This fillable form has been designed to make it easier for you to enrol in direct deposit. Please note that the completed form cannot be saved on your computer. Please print, sign and mail. You also have the option to print and complete the form by hand. For additional information or for assistance, you can:
- consult the Canada Direct Deposit Enrolment Form Completion Instructions
- ask your financial institution for assistance in completing the form
- contact the Receiver General at 1‑800‑593‑1666 between and , Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday. People who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD)/teletypewriter (TTY) should place calls with the assistance of Bell Relay Service (BRS) operators at 1‑800‑465‑7735.
Until your direct deposit information has been processed, you will continue to be paid by cheque. Please keep the appropriate federal government department or agency informed of any changes. For a change of mailing address, please contact your payment issuing department or agency by phone or mail; do not use this enrolment form. For a change in banking information, please complete a new direct deposit enrolment form and mail it to the address provided at the bottom of this form.
Please read the Privacy Notice.
Privacy Notice
The personal information on this form, including your Social Insurance Number (SIN), is collected by the Receiver General for Canada pursuant to the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, s. 11 and the Financial Administration Act, ss. 35(2). Depending on payment type, additional Acts may be applicable (for example, the Income Tax Act for SIN use to pay your income tax refunds). Your name, contact information, payment amount(s), bank account, departmental client identifier, including SIN if required, will be used and disclosed to participating federal program(s) and your financial institution for direct deposit purposes. Payments can not be made without this information, including the SIN, where applicable. The information is described in Personal Information Bank, PWGSC PPU 712 Receiver General Payments. Your personal information, including SIN, is protected and will only be used and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act. Individuals have the right to request access and correct their personal information, if erroneous or incomplete.
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