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Business chequing

The business account your bank can’t beat

$0 per month

With no monthly account fees and no account minimums, clients save $230 per year on average. That adds up.

Up to 2.25%

That’s the interest you could be earning. Your rate is based on the assets in your personal and business accounts — as we know there’s more to you than your company.

20 minutes

That’s all it takes most businesses to get started. Join CPAs, doctors, and the 20,000+ clients who’ve made Wealthsimple the choice for their corporation.

Run your business free from fees

Wealthsimple
The big 5 banks
Average annual cost with typical usage$0$230
Annual interest on depositsUp to 2.25%0%
Monthly base fee$0Up to $7 per month
Included e-Transfers per monthUnlimitedUp to 10 (and sometimes none)
Cost to pay the CRA$0Up to $2 per payment

Data collected as of March 16, 2026. For more information on how we collected the information included in this chart, visit here.

Focus on your work, not your chequing

You work hard. Your finances should be easy.

FAQs

How do I open an account?

When you open your first business account, you’ll need to onboard your corporation with us. Make sure you have your corporate information handy — and that it’s up to date with your jurisdictional business registry.

You’ll be asked to provide information such as your business type, registration details, addresses, and more. We’ll verify that information against relevant government databases.

Once your corporation is verified, you can open up to 8 business chequing accounts — and even more additional investing accounts — easily. Just select your desired accounts, sign the agreements, and you’re ready to go.

Do you support non-incorporated businesses?

We don’t, but great question. To be eligible for this account, your business must:

  • Be registered in Canada
  • Be a Canadian-controlled private corporation or a charity/association registered with the CRA
  • Have a single layer of ownership for incorporated entities
  • Be an active or passive non-financial entity (it can’t be a financial institution)
  • Not be a strata or condominium corporation
  • Have a 9-digit federal business number

Learn more about who’s eligible for business accounts here.

How is my interest rate set?

The interest rate on your business chequing account is tied to your combined asset level. If you have less than $100,000 in combined assets at Wealthsimple, your rate starts at 1.25%. On the other end of the spectrum, if you have $500,000 in assets, you’ll get a 2.25% interest rate.

Also, FYI: Your interest is an annualized rate. It’s calculated daily and paid out monthly, subject to change.

Learn more about our interest rates.

What sort of coverage do my accounts get?

Our business chequing accounts have $100,000 CAD in CDIC protection per business entity. That’s shared across your savings and chequing accounts.

Similarly, you also get up to $1,000,000 CAD in CIPF protection on Wealthsimple Trade or managed investments.

What are my transaction limits?

That depends. You’ll have high limits on Interac e-Transfer and wire transfers, but your exact daily transaction limits are determined by various factors, including total assets with Wealthsimple, direct deposit amount, and previous transfer amounts.

Learn more about our transaction limits here.

How many business chequing accounts can I open?

Up to 8. And they’re all free, each earning the same great interest rate.

Can I pay my corporate taxes from Wealthsimple?

Yes! You’re able to use your business chequing account to directly pay your corporate income taxes, as well as GST/HST, to Canada Revenue Agency.

We’re working on support for Revenu Québec, but this is not currently available for corporate tax payments.

How do I connect my accounting software?

If you use Quickbooks or Wave, you can connect your business chequing account directly to sync your transactions. For other platforms, you can download CSVs of your monthly transactions and upload them to your accounting software. Learn more about connecting to your account software here. We’ll be adding more accounting integrations — stay tuned.

How can I spend money with this account?

Today, our business chequing accounts are perfect for sending and receiving money using common methods, such as e-Transfers, pre-authorized debit (PAD), direct deposit, cheques, and wire transfers.

By the middle of 2026, we’ll also be launching prepaid Visas — tied to your existing business accounts — to help you spend money in person or online.