Direct deposit for individuals with a foreign bank account

Get ready to enrol

To enrol for direct deposit or change your banking information to a foreign bank account, you will need:

  1. Your personal identification information
    • Full name
    • Full address
    • Phone number
    • TAX ID, RUT (local tax ID number) or National identity number if one is used in your country
  2. Your banking information
    • Your financial institution needs to complete this section of the form. See the list of available countries for the specific information needed for your country.
  3. Your payment file numbers
    • Personal identifiers used by the departments that issue your payments or benefits:
      • Veterans Affairs: File number
      • Service Canada - Canada Pension Plan / Old Age Security: 9-digit Social Insurance Number
      • Canadian government annuities: Contract Number
      • Federal government pensions: Pension Number

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