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Accounts

Information on different types of banking accounts and how to open them as well as service fees, statements and overdrafts.

Account Basics

MemberCard Limits

ATM Withdrawal Limit $1,000
Point of Sale Withdrawal Limit $3,000
Daily Deposit Limit $200,000

Tap

1st Choice Savings debit cards have a $200 cap before a pin is required. Please note that individual merchant terminals may impose a limit that is less (for example, a merchant may impost a $100 limit for tap).

Regardless of the transaction amounts, once a cumulative limit of $200.00 is reached, the member must enter their PIN. For example,

  1. $100.00 (can tap)

  2. $75.00 (can tap)

  3. $50.00 (must enter PIN)

Apple Pay

Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that stores card information in a digital wallet on a mobile device so that users don't have to carry physical cards.

  • Apple Pay does not have specific limits; they are driven by the card limits and by limits on the merchant terminal.

  • Each time Apple Pay is used, the user is authorizing the transaction through either password or biometric methods, so these transactions aren’t subject to the same limits as "tap."


Last updated November 5, 2024

Chequing Accounts

MemberCard Limits

ATM Withdrawal Limit $1,000
Point of Sale Withdrawal Limit $3,000
Daily Deposit Limit $200,000

Tap

1st Choice Savings debit cards have a $200 cap before a pin is required. Please note that individual merchant terminals may impose a limit that is less (for example, a merchant may impost a $100 limit for tap).

Regardless of the transaction amounts, once a cumulative limit of $200.00 is reached, the member must enter their PIN. For example,

  1. $100.00 (can tap)

  2. $75.00 (can tap)

  3. $50.00 (must enter PIN)

Apple Pay

Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that stores card information in a digital wallet on a mobile device so that users don't have to carry physical cards.

  • Apple Pay does not have specific limits; they are driven by the card limits and by limits on the merchant terminal.

  • Each time Apple Pay is used, the user is authorizing the transaction through either password or biometric methods, so these transactions aren’t subject to the same limits as "tap."


Last updated November 5, 2024

Savings Accounts

MemberCard Limits

ATM Withdrawal Limit $1,000
Point of Sale Withdrawal Limit $3,000
Daily Deposit Limit $200,000

Tap

1st Choice Savings debit cards have a $200 cap before a pin is required. Please note that individual merchant terminals may impose a limit that is less (for example, a merchant may impost a $100 limit for tap).

Regardless of the transaction amounts, once a cumulative limit of $200.00 is reached, the member must enter their PIN. For example,

  1. $100.00 (can tap)

  2. $75.00 (can tap)

  3. $50.00 (must enter PIN)

Apple Pay

Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that stores card information in a digital wallet on a mobile device so that users don't have to carry physical cards.

  • Apple Pay does not have specific limits; they are driven by the card limits and by limits on the merchant terminal.

  • Each time Apple Pay is used, the user is authorizing the transaction through either password or biometric methods, so these transactions aren’t subject to the same limits as "tap."


Last updated November 5, 2024

Statements & Balances

MemberCard Limits

ATM Withdrawal Limit $1,000
Point of Sale Withdrawal Limit $3,000
Daily Deposit Limit $200,000

Tap

1st Choice Savings debit cards have a $200 cap before a pin is required. Please note that individual merchant terminals may impose a limit that is less (for example, a merchant may impost a $100 limit for tap).

Regardless of the transaction amounts, once a cumulative limit of $200.00 is reached, the member must enter their PIN. For example,

  1. $100.00 (can tap)

  2. $75.00 (can tap)

  3. $50.00 (must enter PIN)

Apple Pay

Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that stores card information in a digital wallet on a mobile device so that users don't have to carry physical cards.

  • Apple Pay does not have specific limits; they are driven by the card limits and by limits on the merchant terminal.

  • Each time Apple Pay is used, the user is authorizing the transaction through either password or biometric methods, so these transactions aren’t subject to the same limits as "tap."


Last updated November 5, 2024

  1. Under 'Accounts', select 'View eStatements':

  2. Select the accounts you'd like to appear on your eStatement; these will be highlighted in green.

    1. Monthly eStatements (e.g. March 24th - April 23rd) can be generated with the details of one or more accounts.

  3. Select the eStatement you'd like to download.

Once downloaded, eStatements can be found in your downloads folder.


Last updated September 21, 2023

Opening a new account

Understanding interest rates and how interest is calculated

Closing an account

Upgrading an account

Finding your account number

Setting up account alert notifications

Dormant or inactive accounts in digital banking

Items to have on hand to open a chequing account

Items to have on hand to open a savings account

Opening a US dollar account

Understanding US dollar accounts

Understanding GICs

Opening a GIC

Transferring funds into a GIC

Cashing out a GIC

Understanding service fees

Disputing a service fee

Viewing account balances

Viewing account balances without signing in

Understanding account statements

Exporting account transactions

Pending account transactions

Understanding account transaction fees

Accessing eStatements for annual income taxes

Changing your statement delivery preferences

Understanding overdraft

Applying for overdraft protection

Requesting a bigger overdraft

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Call Us

1-866-803-0733

Open 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday

Or view other branch contacts>

Email Us

info@1stchoicesavings.ca

Typically responds in 1 business day

Get Advice

Meet with an advisor. 

Book an Appointment

Or visit a branch>

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