Direct deposit for individuals with a foreign bank account

The Government of Canada offers direct deposit in many countries around the world. The current list of eligible countries, payments and benefits, and the enrolment form can be found on this page.

Note

• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Botswana
• Chile
• Croatia
• Dominican Republic
• Faroe Islands
• Fiji (cheques no longer available as of June 2023) (direct deposit not available)
• Great Britain (United Kingdom) (cheques no longer available as of October 2023)
• Grenada
• Hungary
• Indonesia
• Israel
• Jamaica
• Luxembourg (cheques no longer available as of 2022)
• Netherlands
• Panama
• Romania
• Saint Martin
• Samoa (direct deposit not available)
• Solomon Islands
• Tonga (cheques no longer available as of June 2023) (direct deposit not available)

Please sign up for Direct Deposit.

On this page

• What you need before you enrol
• Foreign direct deposit enrolment form
• Eligibility and step by step instructions
  • Step 1: Verify that your country of residence is one of the participating countries
  • Step 2: Browse eligible programs and benefits listed on the enrolment form under part B
  • Step 3: Complete, sign and mail the enrolment form

  What you need before you enrol

  • A bank account with a financial institution outside Canada
  • Your personal identifier(s) used by the department(s) that issue your payments and/or benefits
    • your personal identifier used by Veterans Affairs Canada is your file number
    • your personal identifier used by Service Canada is your nine-digit social insurance number, except for Canadian government annuities, where your personal identifier is your contract number
    • your personal identifier used by Federal Government Pensions is your pension number

    Note

    If you have moved or changed banks, you must fill out and submit a new form. If you receive multiple payments listed in Part B of the form, please ensure you select all that apply.

    Foreign direct deposit enrolment form

    Eligibility and step by step instructions

    Step 1: Verify that your country of residence is one of the participating countries

    Once you locate the country from the list below, you will find the related banking and contact information.

    Telephone hours

    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm Eastern time
    • Thursday and Friday from 7 am to 10 pm Eastern time

    Step 2: Browse eligible programs and benefits listed on the enrolment form under part B

    Many programs and benefits you receive from the Government of Canada are eligible for direct deposit outside of Canada. Explore the list of eligible programs and benefits.

    Service Canada

    • Canada Pension Plan
    • Canada Pension Plan international agreement
    • Old Age Security pension
    • Old Age Security pension international agreement
    • Canadian government annuities

    Veterans Affairs Canada

    • Pension or award
    • War Veterans Allowance
    • Financial benefits

    Pension for Government of Canada employees

    • Canadian Forces pension
    • Judges' pension
    • Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pension
    • Public service pension

    Note

    If your program or benefit isn't listed, you may contact the department or agency that issues your program or benefit to verify whether direct deposit is an option.

    Step 3: Complete, sign and mail the enrolment form

    You must complete and sign the enrolment form and mail it to the Receiver General for Canada.

    • Your full name
    • Your full address
    • Your telephone number
    • Your Tax ID or
    • Rol Único Nacional (RUT) number only if used in your country of residency
    • A check mark beside all the payments and benefits you receive
    • The personal identifier, such as your social insurance number or your file number, requested by the issuing department or agency
    • Confirmation of your banking information as provided under your country in Step 1: Verify that your country of residence is one of the participating countries
    • A stamp or signature from your financial institution to validate the information
    • Today's date
    • Your signature by hand only
    • Your preferred language

    To get help completing the form, contact the toll free number or the collect call number listed under your country of residence. You can also contact or visit your financial institution for assistance as well as obtain the required signature or bank stamp.

    Mail the form (forms are not accepted by email or fax)

    Print and sign the form, and then mail it to:

    Organization: Receiver General for Canada Address: PO Box 5000
    Matane QC G4W 4R6
    Canada

    Processing time

    The first direct deposit will be made approximately three months after receipt of your completed enrolment form. The amount of your payment may vary depending on the exchange rate.