Transcript for How to enrol in direct deposit for your Government of Canada payments video

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If you’re still part of the minority of Canadians who are still receiving cheques you’re missing out on an opportunity to make your life easier in only a few steps. [A woman at a desk is shown using a laptop].

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

Canadians who receive payments, 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 Pension [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 deposit and have their money deposited directly into their bank account. [An older couple enjoying a walk].

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The Government of Canada is switching to direct deposit [a grandmother is swinging two of her grandchildren that are sitting in a tire] so enrolling now will save you time later.

Enrolling is easy, [a man is seen using a laptop] simply go to directdeposit.gc.ca to get all the information you need. [The words directdeposit.gc.ca appear on a grey screen]. You can also enrol online [the words cra-arc.gc.ca appear at the top of a close-up image of a man’s hands typing on a laptop] at the Canada Revenue Agency’s My Account site or by phone at 1‑800‑959‑8281 [a women sitting in front of a computer who is also on the phone] for the following payments: Canada Child Tax Benefit, Universal Child Care Benefit, Income Tax Refund, GST/HST Credit. [The words "Canada Child Tax Benefit", "Universal Child Care Benefit", "Income Tax Refund" and "Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit (GST/HST)"] appear on a grey screen. You can also sign up by using My Service Canada Account [the words servicecanada.gc.ca appear at the top of an image of a man at a computer] or by phone at 1‑800‑277‑9914 [someone typing on a blackberry with phone number 1‑800‑277‑9914 appearing at top of image] for the following payments: Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security Pension [the words Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Pension appear on a grey screen].

Interested Canadians may also visit their bank where an agent can help you fill out the necessary forms. [A couple is shown talking with a bank representative].

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]. When filling out the form, provide all the details related to your personal information in Part A 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 any tax related payments from the Canada Revenue Agency, such as an Income Tax Refund or GST/HST credit or benefits from Service Canada, such as Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security Pension payments, check off the applicable boxes in Part B. [A sample form appears on the screen to demonstrate 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 woman 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 a mother at the computer while her two kids are colouring].

Once you’ve reviewed, signed and dated the form in Part D, [image of someone putting an envelope in the mailbox] 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]

When enrolling by phone or online with the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada, you eliminate the need for a form and make it ever more convenient. [Person sitting at the computer with the Canada Revenue Agency web page appearing on the screen followed by Service Canada’s web page.

Now that you’ve signed up, tell your friends and family how direct deposit helped you get your money faster! [A family gathering outdoors to celebrate a birthday party appears on the screen].

Enrol today: it’s fast, 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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How to enrol in direct deposit for your Government of Canada payments video.

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