Who is eligible for the BMO NewStart program?

New permanent residents, workers and newcomers who arrived in Canada within the past 5 years. You must be a resident applying from outside Canada to qualify for the pre-arrival banking program.

What documents do I need to open a BMO NewStart account?

A valid passport or government-issued photo ID, a Canadian address (a temporary address is accepted) and your Social Insurance Number (SIN) if you have one. You don't need a SIN to open the account.

How long does it take to get my account number?

Your account number arrives within 24 hours of ID verification. The account goes live (active for transactions) when you visit any BMO branch in Canada.

Can I wire money into my BMO account before landing?

Yes. Once your account number is issued, you can wire up to CAD 75,000 from abroad. The funds are held in your account and available as soon as you arrive.

How do I claim my CAD 100 Unlimit Mobile bonus?

Register with the form on this page. Once your BMO NewStart account is confirmed, submit your BMO account number and Unlimit Mobile email. Coins are credited within 15 working days of verification.

Is BMO NewStart the same as BMO Student GIC?

No, they're separate products. If you're a student on an SDS or study permit, apply for the BMO Student GIC. If you're a PR or a worker, apply for NewStart.

India & Philippines

Open a BMO NewStart account, get CAD 100 in free mobile plans.

Open your BMO NewStart account through Unlimit Mobile's referral and get CAD 100 worth of free mobile plans as Unlimit Coins. A full banking package before you land.

India & Philippines
For PRs, workers & newcomers
No credit history needed
1 year, no monthly fee

Coins are credited within 15 working days of verification.

International student? See BMO Student GIC instead

EarnCAD 100in coins

CAD 100 in Unlimit Coins
No credit history needed
1 year, no monthly fee
Wire up to CAD 75,000
850+ BMO branches
Account number in 24 hrs
CAD 100 in Unlimit Coins
No credit history needed
1 year, no monthly fee
Wire up to CAD 75,000
850+ BMO branches
Account number in 24 hrs
CAD 100 in Unlimit Coins
No credit history needed
1 year, no monthly fee
Wire up to CAD 75,000
850+ BMO branches
Account number in 24 hrs

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We'll email your BMO promo code within 1 business day.

Apply before you fly

Apply before you start your journey to Canada: open your account from home and land with money ready.

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Built for Canada's newcomers

Get a full banking package before you land: no credit history, no hassle.

For workers & PRs
NewStart is built for new permanent residents, workers and newcomers who aren't on a student visa.
No Canadian credit history needed
Open a full BMO banking package without a Canadian credit history, useful the moment you land.
Account number before landing
Apply from your home country and get your account number instantly. Start receiving CAD before you even fly.
Wire up to CAD 75,000
Move up to CAD 75,000 before you arrive, for security deposits, first and last month's rent or settling in.
Instant activation on arrival
Your account activates the moment you walk into any of 850+ BMO branches across Canada.
No monthly fee for 1 year
Performance Chequing plan fees are waived for 12 months as part of the NewStart newcomer package.

850+
BMO branches: 24 hrs
Account number issued: CAD 75k
Max pre-arrival wire: 1 year
No monthly banking fee

Claim your bonus

How to claim your CAD 100 in Unlimit Mobile plans

1
Register via Unlimit Mobile
Fill in the form on this page with the email you use for Unlimit Mobile.
2
Open your BMO NewStart account
Complete your BMO NewStart application through the promo link we send you.
3
Submit your claim
Share your BMO account number, your deposit receipt and your Unlimit Mobile email for verification.
4
CAD 100 in 15 working days
Your CAD 100 worth of Unlimit Mobile coins is credited after successful verification.

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How your free plans work

The ruleup to 50%of your monthly plan, paid with coins

You'll get CAD 100 as Unlimit Mobile coins. Coins can pay up to 50% of your monthly mobile plan.

CAD 100 in Unlimit Coins

Example: a CAD 40 monthly bill

Use your Unlimit coins to cut the bill, and pay the rest by cash or card.

Monthly bill: CAD 40
Coins balance: CAD 30
Pay using coins: CAD 20
Pay by cash/card: CAD 20
Remaining coins: CAD 10

Eligible countries

For India & the Philippines

The CAD 100 Unlimit Mobile bonus is available to residents of India and the Philippines who register through the Unlimit Mobile referral link.

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New permanent residents, workers and newcomers who arrived in Canada within the past 5 years. You must be a resident applying from outside Canada to qualify for the pre-arrival banking program.
A valid passport or government-issued photo ID, a Canadian address (a temporary address is accepted) and your Social Insurance Number (SIN) if you have one. You don't need a SIN to open the account.
Your account number arrives within 24 hours of ID verification. The account goes live (active for transactions) when you visit any BMO branch in Canada.
Yes. Once your account number is issued, you can wire up to CAD 75,000 from abroad. The funds are held in your account and available as soon as you arrive.
Register with the form on this page. Once your BMO NewStart account is confirmed, submit your BMO account number and Unlimit Mobile email. Coins are credited within 15 working days of verification.
No, they're separate products. If you're a student on an SDS or study permit, apply for the BMO Student GIC. If you're a PR or a worker, apply for NewStart.