Canada direct deposit enrolment form completion instructions

Introduction

A new fillable form has been designed to make it easier for you to enrol in direct deposit. The following is a step by step guide to assist you in the proper completion of this form.

Completion instructions

The enrolment form is divided into four parts. They are:

• Part A ‑ Identification Information
• Part B ‑ Payment Information
• Part C ‑ Banking Information
• Part D ‑ Consent

Note: Please print clearly and use capital letters in all sections.

Part A - Identification information

This section allows you to identify your name, address, telephone number, date of birth and Social insurance number (SIN).

• Enter your surname, given name and initials in the boxes provided, one letter per box.
• Enter your address information including the name of the city, province and postal code.
• Enter your area code and telephone number, in the event that you need to be contacted to seek clarification on the information provided.
• Enter your date of birth in the format identified.
• Enter your Social insurance number.

You have now completed Part A - Identification Information.

Part B - Payment information

This section allows you to specify the payment(s) you want directly deposited into your Canadian account. Please select all the payments you currently receive by cheque and the department responsible for these payments will ensure your enrolment is processed.

• Enter a check mark () beside the appropriate program(s).

You can attach a blank cheque for your bank account with "VOID" written on it, or provide your account information by completing Part C.

You have now completed Part B ‑ Payment Information.

Part C - Banking information

If you did not attach a "VOID" cheque, this section provides specific fields for you to capture your direct deposit account information which includes the branch number, institution number, account number and the name(s) of account holder(s) to which the electronic payment is to be directed.

Your branch number, financial institution number and account number can be found at the bottom of your cheque.

1. Cheque No.: Not required.
2. Branch No.: 5 digits
3. Institution No.: 3 digits
4. Account No.: as shown on your cheque

• Enter the branch number and the institution number.
• Enter your bank account number.
• Your financial institution must stamp the form in the box "Financial institution stamp".
• Enter the name(s) of the account holder(s)

You have now completed Part C - Banking Information.

Part D - Consent

Once completed, you must sign the bottom of the enrolment form. By signing you are confirming that you have read and agreed with the consent statement on the form.

Note: In order to complete and sign this form for someone else, you must be legally authorized to sign on behalf of that person.

The first direct deposit may take approximately three months after receipt of your completed enrolment form.