Individuals Living in Canada

What Information Do I Need to Enrol in Direct Deposit?

  • Your name, address and date of birth
  • Your payment type(s) and the associated personal identifier(s), for example: your Social Insurance Number (SIN) or your file number; and
  • A "Void" cheque or your bank account information.
Video—How to Enrol in Direct Deposit

How Can I Enrol?

Complete a form

You can enrol by completing a single form for one or several of the following Government of Canada payments:

  • Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)/Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Credits
  • Government of Canada Annuities
  • Old Age Security (OAS)
  • Tax Refunds
  • Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB)
  • Veterans Allowance and Benefits

For other type of payments, please view the "How else can I enrol?" tab.

Direct Deposit Form Instructions

How else can I enrol?

You can enrol at most banks.

  • Most banks in Canada will be pleased to assist you in completing a single enrolment form for one or several of your Government of Canada payments. Ask your teller about direct deposit during your next visit.

Or

You can enrol directly with the federal department(s) responsible for issuing the following types of payments:

If your payment is not included on this list, you can find contact information for all other federal departments and agencies on the Government of Canada Web site or by calling 1‑800‑O‑Canada (1‑800‑622‑6232).

How to Enrol in Direct Deposit for Your Government of Canada Payments Video