Chequing account · National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada The Connected: fees and true cost
National Bank of Canada’s The Connected charges $15.95/mo, or $0 with a $4,500 minimum balance, with branch: 0 · self-serve: unlimited transactions. For our “Everyday” example that comes to $215 a year, #12 of 33 chequing accounts offered nationwide.
CDICOffered in all ten provinces
Fees retrieved November 1, 2026
Mitey tallies a year of National Bank of Canada’s The Connected: $215 for the Everyday profile.
How much does The Connected from National Bank of Canada cost a year?
For a typical household (43 transactions and a $1,000 low balance a month), The Connected costs $215 a year, #12 of 33 chequing accounts offered nationwide. The $15.95 monthly fee is waived with a $4,500 minimum balance. Cheaper for the same banking: Personal Account at EQ Bank ($0). Eligible deposits are insured by CDIC up to $100,000 per category.
Who does National Bank of Canada The Connected suit?
- Best fit: the Everyday profile (household account, a few e-transfers), where it ranks #12 of 33 chequing accounts offered nationwide. It costs most for the Branch and cheques profile: $353 a year.
- Allowance: unlimited everyday transactions, so heavier use doesn’t add fees.
- Waiver or fee? Keeping $4,500 waives the $15.95 fee ($191 a year). The same money at 3% (30 Day Notice Savings Account, EQ Bank) would earn about $135 a year, so holding the balance is the cheaper way to run this account.
- Versus the cheapest: for everyday use it costs $215 a year more than Personal Account (EQ Bank), $1,077 over five years.
What would it cost you in a year?
| Usage | Fees a year | Why | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Mostly card and app, small balance | $191 | Monthly fee $15.95 | 18 of 33 |
| Everyday Household account, a few e-Transfers | $215 | Monthly fee $15.95 | 12 of 33 |
| Heavy Lots of card, bill and e-Transfer payments | $239 | Monthly fee $15.95 | 13 of 33 |
| Branch and cheques Teller visits, cheques, paper statement | $353 | Monthly fee $15.95; extra transactions $10.00/mo | 21 of 26 |
Try your own numbers in the true-cost finder. Is keeping $4,500 in the account worth it? Run it in the account-fee calculator.
Every fee FCAC lists for this account
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $15.95/mo, or $0 with a $4,500 minimum balance |
| Included transactions | Branch: 0 · self-serve: unlimited |
| Debit purchase in Canada (beyond included) | No extra fee |
| Online or mobile bill payment | No extra fee |
| Interac e-Transfer | No extra fee |
| Online transfer between your accounts | No extra fee |
| Own-bank ATM withdrawal | No extra fee |
| Withdrawal at another institution’s ATM | $2.00 |
| ATM withdrawal in the United States | Not stated |
| ATM withdrawal in other countries | Not stated |
| Debit purchase in the United States | Not stated |
| In-branch withdrawal | $2.50 |
| Bill payment in branch | $2.00 |
| Cheque (as a payment) | No extra fee |
| Mailed monthly statement | $3.50 |
| Non-sufficient funds (NSF) | $10.00 |
| Overdraft protection, monthly | Not stated |
| Overdraft protection, per use | Not stated |
| Overdraft interest | Not stated |
Notes from the institution
Unlimited electronic transactions; branch withdrawals, transfers and bill payments are charged ($2.50 each, $2.00 bill payment service). $0 fixed monthly fee with a minimum daily balance of $4,500. Age-based prices ($0 for ages 0–24, $10.95 for 60 plus) and a $5 discount for eligible Mastercard holders are not reflected in the yearly cost.
Lower prices for some customers
| Who | Monthly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 60 years and older: $5.00/month discount (regular $15.95) | $10.95 | National Bank of Canada |
| 18-24 years old, including students: $15.95 discount | No monthly fee | National Bank of Canada |
| 0-17 years old: $15.95 discount | No monthly fee | National Bank of Canada |
| Offer for newcomers (Connected-based, $15.95): year 1 $0 | No monthly fee | National Bank of Canada |
Is the money protected?
CDIC member. Eligible deposits are covered up to $100,000 per category at each CDIC member — see the deposit safety tool.
Cheaper for everyday use, at other institutions
- Personal Account (EQ Bank) — $0 a year
- Wealthsimple Chequing (Wealthsimple) — $0 a year
- Neo Chequing account (Essentials) (Neo Financial) — $0 a year
Other chequing accounts at National Bank of Canada
- The Minimalist — $3.95/mo, no balance waiver
- The Total — $28.95/mo, or $0 with a $6,000 minimum balance
Source: National Bank Fee Guide for Personal Banking Solutions (effective February 15, 2026), retrieved November 1, 2026. This institution isn’t listed in FCAC’s Account Comparison Tool. · National Bank of Canada’s product page
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