The BMO NewStart Program offers banking products and services for permanent residents and foreign workers for their first five years in Canada. This program is designed to help make setting up your new life in Canada a little easier. Learn how the BMO NewStart® Program can help you.

Chequing Offer ($700): Open & fund an eligible chequing account by Aug 6, and complete qualifying criteria by Sept 30. Savings Offer ($150): Open a Savings Amplifier Account by Aug 6, deposit $10,000 within 30 days & maintain for additional 180 days. My Financial Progress ($50): Create 1 Goal & Strategy by Sept 30. 12-month Walmart Delivery Pass Offer: Open & fund any new BMO Chequing account by Aug 6. Sign up for Walmart Delivery Pass by Sept 30 & select Debit Mastercard as the payment option.

To be eligible for the BMO NewStart® program, you must be a permanent resident or foreign worker who arrived in Canada within the last five years. You’ll need proof of Canadian resident status such as your Permanent Resident Card, confirmation of permanent residency or work permit.

Once you arrive in Canada, to open a Performance Chequing Account with the BMO NewStart program, you’ll need the following documents: Your Canadian Permanent Resident Card, confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688), work permit (IM 1442) or study permit, and one piece of government photo ID such as your passport or a Canadian driver’s license. If you already have your Social Insurance Number and a Canadian address, you can open your account online.