Transcript for Direct Deposit Video

The Government of Canada is increasing its use of direct deposit for payments made to Canadians and to Canadian businesses. (A woman is using a laptop. The words Direct Deposit appear on the screen. This fades to an office setting where four employees are sitting around a table, discussing.)

If, for example, you're an individual receiving a child tax benefit, (A mother, a father and two young girls are gathered around a table reading a book. The words Child Tax appear on the screen.) Old Age Security, Employment Insurance, (An older man and woman with back packs and hiking poles are seen pointing at something as they stand at the top of a mountain ridge. The words Old Age Security appear on the screen.) a GST tax credit, or a tax refund. (A man and a woman in a laboratory setting are discussing, taking notes, using a microscope and looking at an image on a screen. The words GST Tax Credit and Tax Refund appear on the screen.)

You should know that the federal government is phasing out cheques in favour of direct deposit for all government payments. You will therefore need to enroll in direct deposit. (The words federal government is phasing out cheques appear on a grey background. This fades to the words direct deposit on a grey screen followed by the words enrol now on a grey screen. The close-up of a hand filling out the direct deposit enrolment form follows.)

Direct Deposit is Convenient - you'll have faster access to your money with no risk of delay. (The words direct deposit is convenient appear on a grey background. Fades to a close-up of someone using an automated teller machine.)

It's Reliable - your payment will always be on time. (The words direct deposit is reliable appear on a grey background. Fades to a flower shop where a man is purchasing flowers.)

It's Secure - your money is deposited directly into your account, so there is virtually no risk of your payment being lost or stolen. (The words direct deposit is secure appear on a grey background. Fades to a woman verifying something on her laptop. The words Privacy Assured appear on the screen.)

With fewer cheques to print and mail, the government will save millions of taxpayer dollars every year. (An older couple is sitting on the couch, talking. Fades to children sitting at their desks and writing something in their notebooks.) Money that can be reinvested into programs for Canadians. (A boy is sitting in a hospital setting listening to a health care professional.)

The Government of Canada will be increasing the use of direct deposit and phasing out cheques by April 2016. But given the benefits, why wait? (The words increasing the use of direct deposit appear on a grey background. The words phasing out cheques appear on a grey background. The words by April 2016 appear on a grey background.)

Enrol today at Direct Deposit (The words Enrol today at directdeposit.gc.ca appear on a grey background.)