Direct deposit for individuals with a foreign bank account
The Government of Canada offers direct deposit in many countries around the world. The current list of eligible countries, payments and benefits, and the enrolment form can be found on this page.
On this page
What you need before you enrol
- A bank account with a financial institution outside Canada
- Your personal identifier(s) used by the department(s) that issue your payments and/or benefits
- your personal identifier used by Veterans Affairs Canada is your file number
- your personal identifier used by Service Canada is your nine-digit social insurance number, except for Canadian government annuities, where your personal identifier is your contract number
- your personal identifier used by Federal Government Pensions is your pension number
Note
If you have moved or changed banks, you must fill out and submit a new form. If you receive multiple payments listed in Part B of the form, please ensure you select all that apply.
Foreign direct deposit enrolment form
Eligibility and step by step instructions
Step 1: Verify that your country of residence is one of the participating countries
Once you locate the country from the list below, you will find the related banking and contact information.
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Australia |
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Austria |
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Bahamas |
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Barbados |
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Belgium |
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Brazil |
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Bulgaria |
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Chile |
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Costa Rica |
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Croatia |
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Cyprus |
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Czech Republic |
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Denmark |
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Dominican Republic |
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Egypt |
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Estonia |
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Finland |
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France |
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Germany |
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Ghana |
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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Greece |
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Guam |
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Guernsey |
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Hong Kong |
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Hungary |
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India |
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Indonesia |
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Ireland |
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Isle of Man |
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Israel |
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Italy |
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Jamaica |
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Jersey Island |
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Latvia |
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Liechtenstein |
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Lithuania |
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Luxembourg |
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Malaysia |
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Malta |
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Mexico |
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Monaco |
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Morocco |
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Netherlands |
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New Zealand |
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Nigeria |
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Norway |
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Pakistan |
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Peru |
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Philippines |
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Poland |
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Portugal |
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Puerto Rico |
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Romania |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Singapore |
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Slovakia |
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Slovenia |
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South Africa |
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Spain |
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Sri Lanka |
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Sweden |
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Switzerland |
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Thailand |
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Trinidad and Tobago |
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Turkey |
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United Arab Emirates |
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United States |
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Vietnam |
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Virgin Islands |
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Telephone hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm Eastern time
- Thursday and Friday from 7 am to 10 pm Eastern time
Step 2: Browse eligible programs and benefits listed on the enrolment form under part B
Many programs and benefits you receive from the Government of Canada are eligible for direct deposit outside of Canada. Explore the list of eligible programs and benefits.
Service Canada
- Canada Pension Plan
- Canada Pension Plan international agreement
- Old Age Security pension
- Old Age Security pension international agreement
- Canadian government annuities
Veterans Affairs Canada
- Pension or award
- War Veterans Allowance
- Financial benefits
Pension for Government of Canada employees
- Canadian Forces pension
- Judges' pension
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pension
- Public service pension
Note
If your program or benefit isn't listed, you may contact the department or agency that issues your program or benefit to verify whether direct deposit is an option.
Step 3: Complete, sign and mail the enrolment form
You must complete and sign the enrolment form and mail it to the Receiver General for Canada.
Please complete the foreign direct deposit enrolment form carefully.
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To get help completing the form, contact the toll free number or the collect call number listed under your country of residence. You can also contact or visit your financial institution for assistance as well as obtain the required signature or bank stamp.
Mail the form (forms are not accepted by email or fax)
Print and sign the form, and then mail it to:
- Organization:
- Receiver General for Canada
- Address:
- PO Box 5000
Matane QC G4W 4R6
Canada
Processing time
The first direct deposit will be made approximately three months after receipt of your completed enrolment form. The amount of your payment may vary depending on the exchange rate.