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

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As more and more Canadians embrace online technologies virtual banking has become part of consumers' everyday lives. (A woman at a desk is shown using a laptop).

In fact, in Canada 80% of government payments are made by direct deposit. (Two women are shown discussing at a desk in front of a laptop).

Canadians who receive benefits, whether GST/HST Tax Credit. (A business owner is serving a father and child. The words "Direct Deposit followed by GST/HST Tax Credit" appear on the same screen) Child Tax Benefit (a family with children playing outside. The words "Child Tax Benefit" appear on the same screen), Old Age Security payment (older couple enjoying a car ride. The words Old Age Security appear on the same screen) or an income tax refund by cheque (a receptionist talking on the phone. The words Income Tax Refund appear on the same screen) can conveniently enrol in direct deposits and have their money deposited directly into their bank account. (An older couple enjoying a walk).

(The words How to enrol appear on a grey screen).

By April 2016, the Government of Canada will be eliminating cheques (a mailman delivering letters to a mailbox so enrolling in direct deposit now will save time later (a man is seen using a laptop). 

Enrolling is easy, (a person is shown typing on a computer keyboard) simply go to directdeposit.gc.ca. The words directdeposit.gc.ca appear on a grey screen) or the Canada Revenue Agency's My Account site (the words cra-arc.gc.ca appear on a grey screen) or use Service Canada My Account to sign up (the words servicecanada.gc.ca appear on a grey screen. Interested consumers may also visit their bank where an agent can help you fill out the necessary forms. (A couple is shown talking with a man).

From time to time Canadians will receive an enrolment form with their benefit cheques. (A woman is shown opening an envelope and looking at a form). If help is needed to fill out the form, a Service Canada officer is willing to help at 1 800 O Canada.

(The words 1 800 O Canada appear on a grey screen).

When filling out the form, provide all the details related to your personal information and check off all the payments you receive from the Government of Canada. (A person is shown starting to fill out a form).

For example, if you receive an income tax refund and old age security benefits, check off the boxes next to both payment types. (A sample form appears on the screen to demonstrates how to choose different payment types).

In order to direct a payment to your bank account you will need to provide your banking information or attach a voided cheque. (A person is shown completing their banking information on the form).

This is a personal cheque of the account you want your direct deposit payments to go into, with the word "VOID" written across the front. (A sample cheque appears on a grey screen to demonstrate how to VOID a cheque).

If you don't have cheques, or the account you choose is not a chequing account, you can obtain this information by visiting your bank. (A women is shown visiting a bank). You can have your bank stamp the appropriate area in Part C of the enrolment form. (An image of part C (banking information) of the form appears on the screen). This will ensure that your account number is properly registered for your direct deposit. (An image of letters being deposited into a mailbox is shown).

Once you've reviewed, signed and dated the form, mail it to the address indicated on the form itself.

(The mailing address appears on a grey screen – Receiver General, PO Box 5000, Matane, QC, G4W 4R6).

Now that you've signed up, tell your friends and family how direct deposit helped you get your money faster! (A family gathering for a meal appears on the screen).

Enrol today: it's convenient, reliable and secure.

To find out more visit directdeposit.gc.ca (The words "Enrol Today directdeposit.gc.ca" appear on a grey screen) (The Canada wordmark and the Canadian flag appear on a grey screen).

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