{"id":469502,"date":"2025-10-24T06:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=469502"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:33:43","slug":"types-of-direct-deposits-bank-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/offers\/bank-accounts\/types-of-direct-deposits-bank-account\/","title":{"rendered":"What Types of Direct Deposits Qualify for Bank Account Welcome Bonuses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-direct-deposit\">What Is a Direct Deposit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>A direct deposit is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) directly into a person&#8217;s bank account. No need to deposit a cheque or wait!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is often used by employers to pay wages and by governments to distribute social benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This electronic payment method can also help you earn valuable welcome bonuses when you open a chequing account with a bank. For example, the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"TD All-Inclusive Banking Package\" href=\"\/go\/forfait-bancaire-tout-compris-td\/\" rel=\"noindex\">TD All-Inclusive Banking Plan<\/a> allows you to receive, under certain conditions, a cash bonus of several hundred dollars, deposited directly into your bank account. One of the conditions is to set up a direct deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, here are the types of direct deposits accepted by financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-employer\">Your Employer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the easiest way! When you were hired, you had to provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/how-to-get-void-cheque-accesd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">void cheque<\/a> to your employer. Then, every two weeks, you receive your salary deposited into your bank account. This counts as a direct deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also includes your retirement benefits from your private pension plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"167314,253345\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canadian-government-benefits\">Canadian Government Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of Canada offers many benefits that can be paid by direct deposit. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment Insurance Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada Revenue Agency (Tax Refund)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old Age Security Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterans Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada Child Benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goods and Services Tax\/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-government-benefits-from-quebec-and-other-canadian-provinces\">Government Benefits from Quebec and other Canadian Provinces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an example of direct deposits from provincial governments in Canada that count as a direct deposit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revenu Quebec (Tax Refund)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers&#8217; Compensation Benefits (CSST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compensation for Victims of Criminal Acts (IVAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solidarity Tax Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance payments of tax credits related to the work premium, for childcare expenses, for home support for seniors, for caregivers, and for infertility treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing Allowance Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ontario Trillium Benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various benefits for financial assistance, employment assistance, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-a-welcome-bonus-through-direct-deposits\">Get a Welcome Bonus Through Direct Deposits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many financial institutions in Canada offer great incentives when opening a new bank account. They vary and can include cash bonuses, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/offers\/bank-accounts\/65000-points-rbc-banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reward points<\/a>, gift cards, electronic products, enhanced interest rates, or rebates on banking fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To take advantage of these offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare offers with a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/compare\/chequing-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bank account comparison tool<\/a>: before choosing a bank, review the promotions available for new customers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the fine print: make sure you understand the conditions associated with the bonuses, such as minimum deposit periods or required amounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our article on the best checking account opening offers right now!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"311460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>After opening your checking account, the institution asks you to set up one or two simple operations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>recurring direct deposit<\/strong> (like the types above) at least once a month, for a few consecutive months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two pre-authorized debits (such as Hydro-Quebec and Bell, for example) of at least $50 per month, for a few consecutive months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bill payment of at least $50 (such as your mobile provider) through your online banking<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These few minutes and a little patience can earn you several hundred dollars in bonuses!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='l'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='bank_account'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_bank_account container_template--l container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"bank_account_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"393827\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card mcs-bank_account\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div 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shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='l'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='bank_account'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_bank_account container_template--l container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"bank_account_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"393850\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card mcs-bank_account\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"product-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you receive your salary, pension, or government benefits, these incomes already exist. 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