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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Fee waived with $4,000 minimum balance
  • +Unlimited transactions
  • +E-statements available

Cons

  • Monthly fee of $17.95

Current Promotion

With the BMO Performance Chequing Account, you can get up to $900 in cash* and up to 12 months of Walmart Delivery Pass subscription*:

  • $700 for opening a BMO Performance or Premium Chequing Account by August 6, 2026, setting up a recurring direct deposit of $500 or more by September 30, 2026, and completing eligible banking activities.
  • $150 for opening a Savings Amplifier Account by August 6, 2026 with a deposit of $10,000 or more within 30 days of opening the account and maintaining an eligible balance to receive the promotional interest rate of 4.65%.
  • An additional $50 by creating a goal and applying a strategy in My Financial Progress by September 30, 2026.
  • Up to 12 months of Walmart Delivery Pass subscription when you open and fund an eligible BMO account and use your debit card as the payment method.

Also enjoy a promotional interest rate of 4.75% with a BMO Savings Amplifier Account.

Other Benefits:

  • Unlimited banking transactions*
  • Family members in your household get no fee daily banking with the BMO Family Bundle*
  • Up to $40 rebate for eligible BMO credit cards*
  • OnGuard®† Identity Theft Protection at no charge*

All for $17.95 a month, or free if you maintain a minimum balance of $4,000*.

Ends Aug 6, 2026

Account Features

  • E-StatementIncluded
  • Unlimited TransactionsIncluded
  • Unlimited Interac e-TransfersNot included

Special Offer

Up to $900 in cash bonus*

Ends Aug 6, 2026

Terms and conditions

Get up to $900 in cash* + up to 12 months of Walmart+ membership* :

  • Earn $700 when you:
    • Open and fund a new BMO Performance or Premium Plan Chequing Account by August 6, 2026*
    • Set up a recurring direct deposit of $500 or more from your employer, the government, or a pension plan into your new chequing account by September 30, 2026*
    • Complete one of the following by September 30, 2026* :
      • Make two bill payments of at least $50 to two different payees through BMO Online Banking or the BMO Mobile Banking app*
      • Set up two pre-authorized debits of at least $50 with two different payees*
  • Earn $150 when you:
    • You must complete Step 1 to be eligible for Step 2.*
    • Open a Savings Amplifier Account by August 6, 2026*
    • Deposit $10,000 or more within 30 days of opening the account and maintain a daily closing balance of $10,000 or more for 120 calendar days from the deposit date to receive the 4.65% promotional interest rate on balances up to $1,000,000*
    • Then maintain a daily closing balance of $10,000 or more for an additional 90 calendar days to be eligible for the $150 cash bonus*
  • Earn $50 when you:
    • You must complete Step 1 to be eligible for Step 3.*
    • Create a goal and apply one (1) strategy in My Financial Progress by September 30, 2026*
  • Get up to 12 months of Walmart+ membership* :
    • Open and fund a new BMO Performance, Premium, Practical, or Plus Plan Chequing Account by August 6, 2026*
    • Sign up for Walmart+ or update your existing membership to Walmart+ by September 30, 2026 and select your debit card as the payment method*
  • Get a 4.75% promotional interest rate on balances up to $1,000,000 when you add a Savings Amplifier Account.*
  • Unlimited transactions*
  • Family members in your household get no fee daily banking with the BMO Family Bundle*
  • Up to $40 rebate for eligible BMO credit cards*
  • OnGuard®† Identity Theft Protection at no charge*

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* Conditions apply. Visit bmo.com/cashbonus.

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