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No monthly account fee. No minimum balance. Free access to advisors.

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Discover the Tru Essentials Chequing Account

Casual spenders using up to 12 debit transactions1 per month pay $0, while active spenders can rest easy knowing they won’t pay more than $9 per month for unlimited debit transactions1.

  • Your first 12 debit transactions1 are FREE
  • The next 6 debit transactions1 are $1.50 each
  • After the 18th debit transaction1, they are FREE for the rest of the month
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About the account

Monthly fee

$0

Free debit transactions

12

Additional fee

$1.50

Unlimited debit transactions

$9

Minimum balance required

$0

Earn interest

No

Transactions over what the monthly package allows, ATM transactions not via THE EXCHANGE® and ACCULINK® networks, and any additional banking services you use may incur a fee. View Personal Service Fees to see our account & service fees.

View full account details and fees
No interest is paid on this account.
  • Tru Essentials chequing account includes 12 free debit transactions1 a month. Debit transactions1 13 through 18 will be charged the below fees, up to a monthly maximum of $9.
  • It is free to move money between your First West Credit Union accounts using our online banking services and mobile apps.
  • Members under 19 years will enjoy free banking until January 1 of the year the primary account holder turns 20. After that, standard account features and fees will apply.
  • A fee may also apply for any additional banking services you use. View Personal Service Fees to see our full list of account & service fees.
View Account Agreements and Disclosures (PDF)
 
TransactionFee
ATM withdrawal
(via THE EXCHANGE® and ACCULINK® networks)
$1.50
ATM deposit
(via THE EXCHANGE® and ACCULINK® networks)
Included
Cheque clearing$1.50
In-branch withdrawal$1.50
In-branch transfer out$1.50
In-branch utility bill payment / manual bill payment$1.50
In-branch depositIncluded
Electronic transfer between Tru Cooperative Bank accountsIncluded
Electronic utility bill$1.50
Envision Financial credit card and CUMIS bill payments are free using online banking services and mobile apps
Cheque deposit via mobile appIncluded
Interac e-Transfer® incoming (CAD currency only)Included
Interac e-Transfer® Autodeposit (CAD currency only)Included
Interac e-Transfer® outgoing (CAD currency only)$1.50
Interac e-Transfer® Request Money$1.50
Point of sale purchase$1.50
Point of sale returnIncluded
Me-to-Me transfer incomingIncluded
Me-to-Me transfer outgoing$1.50
Pre-authorized debit (payment)$1.50
Automated pre-authorized debits into Envision Financial Credit Cards, CUMIS, and Aviso Wealth or Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. accounts are not included in your monthly debit transaction count
Pre-authorized creditIncluded


Does not include Interac® ATM withdrawals or International (including US) Cirrus® network ATM withdrawals. Withdrawals outside of THE EXCHANGE® and ACCULINK® networks will incur a fee - view those service fees here.

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Get unlimited debit transactions1 for $9 a month

Pay for what you need, avoid recurring fees, and get free access to expert advisors.

  • Your first 12 debit transactions1 are FREE
  • The next 6 debit transactions1 are $1.50
  • After the 18th debit transaction1, they are FREE for the rest of the month
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  • Debit transactions involve money leaving your account, and they can include point-of-sale purchases with your debit card, outgoing Interac e-Transfer®, Interac e-Transfer® fulfil requests, outgoing Me-to-Me transfers, in-branch withdrawals, ATM withdrawals via THE EXCHANGE® & ACCULINK® networks, bill payments, cheque clearing, preauthorized debits (PADI) and more. Collabria credit card and CUMIS pre-authorized debits or bill payments are free using online banking services and mobile apps.