Cambrian Banking Accounts

Choose the way that you want to open a banking account with Cambrian:

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1. Mobile App*

• Download our mobile app and click “Join Today” on the homepage.
• You can complete the account opening process start to finish.

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2. Online*

• Complete the Online Application Form.
• You will need to visit a Cambrian branch with your valid photo ID to complete the account opening.

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3. Book a meeting

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Book online to meet with an advisor who can assist you with opening your account, in-person at a branch or via video. You will need to present your valid photo ID at a Cambrian branch to complete the account opening.

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Note: Joint accounts and Minors will need to visit a branch to open an account.

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You will require the following information:

• Personal information including name, date of birth, contact information, address and Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Employment information, if applicable, including employer and length of employment
• Valid government-issued photo identification like a driver’s license or passport


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* Accounts opened using the mobile app or the online application form will default to the Premium Chequing Account. You can request a different account (ex. Basic Chequing, Standard Chequing or Premium Savings) by contacting us or visiting a branch.

Your account will not be fully activated until you make your initial deposit.

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We will deduct $5 from your initial deposit for your Cambrian member share.  Your member share will be deposited to your Share Account which will display on your monthly statement.

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Automatic Funds Transfer (AFT)

In the mobile app or in the online application form, you can select AFT to transfer funds from another bank account.  You will need the bank account information including account number, route and transit number.

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Cheque

You can write a cheque payable to yourself and select “Deposit” in our mobile app to deposit the cheque electronically. Be sure to write your new Cambrian account number on the front of the cheque.

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Branch

Visit any Cambrian branch to make a deposit in-person. You will need the same photo ID you used to open your account.

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Note that deposits may be subject to a 7-day hold.

Login to Cambrian Online Banking or the Cambrian Mobile App with your temporary password and setup your security settings including your password, Two-Factor Authentication, account alerts and more.

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Setup a monthly direct deposit in your account to qualify for Unfee free banking.

• Download the Preauthorization Credit Form to setup automatic deposit of your payroll or pension, or to setup automatic deposit of government benefits.

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Pick up your ATM/Debit Card at any Cambrian branch location or send us a Secure Message in Cambrian Online Banking to have it mailed to you.