Direct deposit enrolment in three easy steps

The "Direct Deposit Enrolment" infographic illustrates the enrolment process, in three easy steps, to receive your federal payments by direct deposit instead of by cheque. Visual graphics—such as a Government of Canada cheque, a computer, a bank, a telephone and a mailbox—are used to illustrate the options and steps necessary to enrol in direct deposit.

Step 1 – Obtain a direct deposit enrolment form:

• since forms are regularly distributed with your federal payment as part of direct deposit enrolment campaigns, receive a form with your paper cheque;
• most Canadian banks have these available so you can get a form at your bank;
• print the form online at directdeposit.gc.ca; or
• request a form by calling 1‑800‑593‑1666.

Step 2 – Fill out the enrolment form with the necessary information:

• provide your name, address and date of birth;
• select types of payments and provide your Social Insurance Number or account number;
• attach a "void" cheque or ask your bank to stamp the enrolment form and validate your banking information; and
• sign and date the enrolment form.

Step 3 – Mail in the enrolment form:

• The mailing address is available on the enrolment form.

Enroll in direct deposit now! It’s convenient, secure and reliable.

www.directdeposit.gc.ca

You can also enroll online for direct deposit at:

• cra.gc.ca
• servicecanada.gc.ca
• veterans.gc.ca