Here’s how you will transition to your new account

FirstOntario’s new everyday accounts are designed to offer more value by providing features and benefits that are more widely used. If you like your current account, you’ll like our new ones even more!

In early 2021, all existing Be FREE chequing accounts will be switched to one of our new everyday accounts. Members who would like to switch sooner can do so by contacting their branch or our Member Service Centre at 1-800-616-8878. Note, your account number, nicknames on your account and any pre-authorized debits or credits will not change.

Interac e-Transfers are becoming a more common method of moving funds – this is why we’re offering them for free in all of our accounts. If you don’t use them, you may want to try them out. Our Everyday Convenience Account has no monthly fee but still gives you the option to use two free Interac e-Transfers each month. You still get access to unlimited free debits such as bill payments, preauthorized debits and cash withdrawals. You also have free access to online and mobile banking, Deposit Anywhere™, eStatements and our Personal Assisted Teller machines. 

After your Be FREE account has been switched to one of our new everyday accounts, any unused cheques you have from your Be FREE account will continue to work because your account number will not change. If you would like to switch to a new everyday account sooner, give us a call and we’ll be happy to take care of that for you.  

With the Everyday Convenience Account, the first two Interac e-Transfers each month are free. The fee for these two transactions will appear in your account immediately after you send an Interac e-Transfer but they will be reversed by the end of the day.

In online and mobile banking, your new account name will appear if you do not currently use a nickname for your accounts. If you do use a nickname, you will not see the name change in your account. Beginning in February, your new account name(s) will appear on your monthly statements.

You can also call us at 1-800-616-8878 if you have any questions.