EQ Bank Card Fees & Features (2024)

All monetary amounts in this table refer to Canadian dollars. Your EQ Bank Card is accepted everywhere Mastercard® is accepted.

FeaturesFee / Limit

Card issuance

Free

Card activation

Free

Replacement card

Free

Maintenance charges

None

Card load

Free

Cash back on domestic purchases

Earn 0.5%*

Cash back on international purchases

Earn 0.5%*

Interest earned on card balance

Earn the same interest as your EQ Bank Personal Account

Domestic transactions

Free

International transactions

No foreign transaction fees (subject to Mastercard Currency Conversion rate.)

Domestic ATM withdrawals

Free (We will reimburse you for ATM fees you are charged for using your EQ Bank Card at an ATM in Canada. See the EQ Bank Card Agreement for more details.)

International ATM withdrawals

No EQ Bank fees (ATM providers outside of Canada may charge you fees for using an ATM and we will not reimburse you for these fees. See the EQ Bank Card Agreementfor more details.)

Balance or transaction history inquiry

Free

Assisted service transactions completed via Customer Care

Free

Downloading statements

Free (You can download up to 36 months of statements on Mobile Banking or Online Banking.)

NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds)

Not applicable

Overdraft charges

None (If there is a negative balance on your card for any reason, you will owe us any amount required to bring the card balance out of a negative balance and any fees. See the EQ Bank Card Agreementfor more details.)

Card Transaction Limits

Minimum load amount

No limit

Maximum card balance

$10,000

Maximum load for life of card

No limit

Card transaction limit

$10,000

ATM transaction limit per withdrawal

$500 (ATM providers may also set their own withdrawal limits which may be lower than our transaction limits.)

Daily1 maximum ATM transaction limit for withdrawals

$500 (ATM providers may also set their own withdrawal limits which may be lower than our transaction limits.)

Daily1 maximum load

$10,000

Daily1 maximum point of sale limit

$10,000

Number of ATM withdrawals

Unlimited


Hold Policy

A pre-authorization will place a ‘hold’ on an amount of your available card funds until the merchant sends us the final payment amount of your purchase. The time it takes for a pre-authorization hold to be removed may vary depending on the type of merchant. Please see the EQ Bank Card Agreementfor further details.

Interest Calculations

You will earn interest on the balance on your EQ Bank Card at the current EQ Bank Personal Account (Personal Account) interest rate which is available at www.eqbank.ca. Interest begins to accrue on every dollar on your EQ Bank Card the day your EQ Bank Card becomes active. Interest is calculated daily on the total closing balance of your EQ Bank Card and at the rates per annum, as offered. Interest is payable monthly and interest payments will be deposited into the Personal Account that is linked to your EQ Bank Card.

Notice of Fee Changes

We will give you written notice of any new or increased fee or charge on the EQ Bank Card at least 30 days before the change is stated to come into effect in the notice. We may provide that notice electronically through the Message Centre or through e-mail. If there is a new or increased fee or charge, we will also display a notice of the new or increased charge on our website (www.eqbank.ca) for at least 60 days before the change is stated to come into effect. Any changes will become effective on the date shown on the notice.

Additional Details

You can learn more about the EQ Bank Card at www.eqbank.ca/card.

Please see the EQ Bank Card Agreement for additional details about the terms and conditions that apply to the EQ Bank Card.

EQ Bank Card Fees & Features (2024)

FAQs

EQ Bank Card Fees & Features? ›

We're all about zero monthly banking fees! We don't charge account fees, fees for sending or receiving Interac e-Transfers®, fees for bill payments, overdraft fees, or dormant account fees. After all, your money is your money. Check out the full list of fees we don't charge.

Does EQ Bank charge fees? ›

We're all about zero monthly banking fees! We don't charge account fees, fees for sending or receiving Interac e-Transfers®, fees for bill payments, overdraft fees, or dormant account fees. After all, your money is your money. Check out the full list of fees we don't charge.

Does EQ Bank card have foreign ATM fees? ›

The new EQ Bank Card works just like any other card you use to spend what you want, where you want, and when you want. Anywhere in the world where Mastercard ® is accepted—that's more than 210 countries, by the way—with no foreign transaction fees 1.

What are the benefits of EQ Bank? ›

Pros
  • 2.25%*+ 1.75% Everyday Interest Rate.
  • Top Canada GIC Interest Rates.
  • First Canadian “Hybrid” GIC/HISA: EQ Notice Account.
  • ZERO Monthly Account Fees + Daily Banking Fees.
  • No Minimum Balance to Open Account.
  • Excellent Mobile App.
  • EQ Bank Card Means No Fees at ATMs + Cash Back.
  • Unique High Interest TFSA and RRSP Accounts.
Aug 7, 2024

Can you withdraw cash from an EQ Bank card? ›

EQ Bank Card:

You can withdraw money loaded on your card for free from any ATM in Canada. We don't charge any fees for any ATM withdrawals in Canada. Plus, we reimburse any fees or surcharges charged by Canadian ATM providers within 10 business days.

Is eq card a debit card? ›

Similar to a debit card, the EQ Bank Card makes purchases from a prefunded account—not on credit. Also, like a debit card, the EQ Bank Card does not report to a credit bureau. However, unlike a debit card, the EQ Bank Card can be used for online purchases and can earn you both interest and cash-back rewards.

Which bank owns EQ Bank? ›

Equitable Bank manages over $74.1 billion in assets and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. It was founded in 1970 as The Equitable Trust Company and has become Canada's seventh largest Schedule I bank.

How do I avoid international ATM withdrawal fees? ›

  1. Use a travel credit card instead.
  2. Choose a bank that doesn't charge foreign ATM fees.
  3. Use a bank that reimburses ATM fees.
  4. Use your bank network's ATMs or partner ATMs.
  5. Pay in local currency.
  6. Reduce ATM usage.
  7. Use your debit card to get cash back at a store.
May 17, 2024

Which bank has no international withdrawal fee? ›

Discover® Bank

Discover doesn't charge foreign ATM network or foreign transaction fees. But Discover card acceptance can be limited outside of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean nations. With an HSBC Premier Checking account, customers pay no foreign transaction fees. HSBC also has a worldwide network of ATMs.

How to get money out of EQ Bank? ›

EQ Bank Card: You can withdraw money loaded on your card for free from any ATM in Canada. We don't charge any fees for any ATM withdrawals in Canada. Plus, we reimburse any fees or surcharges charged by Canadian ATM providers within 10 business days.

What are the disadvantages of EQ Bank? ›

Cons of EQ Bank
  • Account offerings may feel limited for some customers.
  • No true debit card; the EQ Bank Card must be loaded by transferring money from your Personal Account, which may not be convenient.
  • Online-only banking, with no physical branches, may not be right for everyone.
Jan 5, 2024

Can Americans use EQ Bank? ›

If you're not yet an EQ Bank customer, no problem. Simply start by opening a Personal Account first (through our hassle-free online sign up). From there, opening your US Dollar Account is a breeze.

Is EQ a trusted bank? ›

We're secure and trusted too

We have top-notch security and all of our deposit products are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance. We're also trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers to the tune of over $7B in deposits—and backed by Equitable Bank which has 50+ years of experience in the Canadian market.

Is an EQ Bank card good for travel? ›

Your EQ Bank Card is accepted everywhere Mastercard ® is accepted. No foreign transaction fees (subject to Mastercard Currency Conversion rate.)

Is it safe to keep money in EQ Bank? ›

Of course, protection is still top of mind where your money is concerned, but do you really want to spend a lot of time and energy thinking about it? Probably not, and you shouldn't have to. Good news – with EQ Bank*, eligible deposits are automatically covered by the CDIC for up to $100,000 per coverage category.

How to get 4% interest on EQ Bank? ›

Customers who add and maintain qualifying recurring direct deposits of at least $2000/month to a Personal Account or Joint Account are eligible to earn a bonus interest rate of 4.00% (the Base Rate plus an additional 1.75%) for the eligible accounts (the Personal Account, Joint Account, and the EQ Bank Card balance).

Should I join EQ Bank? ›

Yes. EQ Bank offers an FHSA. It offers 2.75% interest on the money in the account, so your money grows until your ready to use it to purchase a home. EQ Bank also offers an FHSA GIC that you can put exclusively in their FHSA which will give you even more interest on the money inside the account.

Does EQ Bank have an NSF fee? ›

No foreign transaction fees (subject to Mastercard Currency Conversion rate.) Free (We will reimburse you for ATM fees you are charged for using your EQ Bank Card at an ATM in Canada.

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