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​​Take the hassle out of business banking

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​Enjoy all the advantages of a Stride business account

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Centralized financial admin

Consolidate your personal and business finances into a toggled dashboard to see your full financial picture.

Digital banking made easy

Access the services you need from anywhere with our mobile app, online banking and ATM network across Canada. 

Dual signature security

Reinforce your security by requiring two people to authorize payments coming out of your accounts.

Customized account alerts

Stay informed about your business banking with 20 alert options for account activity you can get via text, email or both.

 

​Getting set up is as easy as:

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Book an appointment

When you’re ready, we’ll be happy to book a chat in-branch or come to you to discuss your needs.

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Meet with an expert

Sit down with one of our account managers. You’ll need to bring a few documents (see below).

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Open your account

Once approved, stop by the branch to finalize paperwork and pick up your debit card and cheques.

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Deposit shares & go

Now all you need to do is deposit your member shares and you’re ready to go!

 

Sole Proprietors

If you’re operating under a registered Trade Name, please bring one of the following to your appointment:    

  • Trade Name Registration     
  • Master Business License 

Partnerships

In all cases, please bring the following identification to your appointment:     

  • Name, address, occupation or nature of primary business     
  • Percentage ownership and type of ownership (direct or indirect) for any person or company with an interest of 25% or more in your business
  • Name, occupation and date of birth, along with personal identification, for authorized signatories 

​General Partnership

If your business is a General Partnership, please also bring the following:

  • Partnership Registration (if applicable)
  • Partnership Agreement 

As well as one of the following if your business is operating under a registered Trade Name:

  • Trade Name Registration
  • Master Business License 

Limited Partnership

If your business is a Limited Partnership, please also bring the following:

  • Limited Partnership Agreement
  • Certificate of Limited Partnership / Declaration of Limited Partnership / Application for Registration of a Limited Partnership 

Corporations

In all cases, please bring the following identification to your appointment:

  • Name, address, occupation or nature of primary business
  • Percentage ownership and type of ownership (direct or indirect) for any person or company with an interest of 25% or more in your business     
  • Name, occupation and date of birth, along with personal identification, for authorized signatories
  • Name and occupation information for any directors or officers

Corporations less than 18 months old

If your business has been in existence for less than 18 months, please also bring one of the following:     

  • Complete Articles of Incorporation       
  • Articles of Amendment
  • Articles of Amalgamation 

Corporations more than 18 months old

If your business has been in existence for more than 18 months, in addition to the above documents, please bring one of the following:     

  • Annual / Statutory Return     
  •  Certificate of Status     
  • Financial statement or annual report signed by an independent accounting firm
  • Corporate search 

Businesses operating under a Trade Name

If your business operates under a registered Trade Name, please also bring one of the following:       

  • Trade Name Registration     
  • Master Business License
  • Identification 

Unincorporated Associations / Organizations

In all cases, please bring the following identification to your appointment:

  • Name, address, occupation or nature of primary business
  • Percentage ownership and type of ownership (direct or indirect) for any person or company with an interest of 25% or more in your business       
  • Name, occupation and date of birth, along with personal identification, for authorized signatories
  • Name and occupation information for any directors or officers 

Formally established association

If your association or organization has been formally established, please also bring one of the following:       

  • Articles of Association
  • Copy of by-laws or constitution disclosing names and titles of directors and/or officers 

Informally established association

If your association or organization isn’t formally established, please also bring a letter from the organization disclosing who has the authority to open and operate the account.

Manage your business finances anywhere, anytime

 
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​ Your business banking questions answered

You can choose from 20 alert options for account activity. To start, we highly recommend including the following:

  • “New Payee Added” – anytime a new bill payee is added, you’ll be notified
  • "Online Login” – anytime someone new logs in using your credentials, you’ll be notified
  • "Transaction Pending Approval” – for accounts with dual signors, this alert will notify you when a transaction is ready for secondary approval 

To set up an alert, simply: 

  • Log in to your online banking
  • Select  “Messages and Alerts” from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen
  • Click the “Get Started Today” link on the page that appears
  • Under the heading “Add a New Alert”, select the alert you would like to receive
  • Once selected, click the “Get Started” button at the bottom of the page
  • To finalize set up, you will then need to accept and add the cell phone number and/or email address you would like to use

Repeat these steps for each alert you wish to set up. 

Note: Bell MTS can be inconsistent for text alerts. If you are a Bell customer, we recommend using an email address to ensure you receive all notifications.

To set up your e-Transfer profile, simply: 

  • Log in to your online banking
  • Select “Transfers” from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen
  • Select “Send Interac e-Transfer” from the dropdown menu that appears
  • Select “Create Sender Profile” directly under the “Send Interac e-Transfer®” heading on the page that appears
  • In the “Create Sender Profile” form, enter your name, email address and/or cell phone number and click the “Continue” button beneath.

You have now completed your sender profile set-up!

Note: The name chosen above will be used to identify you as the sender of funds, so we recommend you use your business name. 

To set up e-Transfer auto-deposit, simply: 

  1. Log in to your online banking
  2. Select “Transfers” from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen
  3. Select “Send Interac e-Transfer” from the dropdown menu that appears
  4. Select “Auto-Deposit” directly under the “Send Interac e-Transfer®” heading on the page that appears
  5. In the “Autodeposit Registration” form, enter your email address and your preferred deposit account. Then click the “Register” button beneath.

You have now completed your auto-deposit set-up! 

Note: You will receive an email to the chosen address confirming auto-deposit set-up.

​Need help or advice?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’ll be happy to chat in-branch or stop by your business to lend a hand.

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