Chequing account · DUCA
Daylight Chequing: fees and true cost
DUCA’s Daylight Chequing charges $4.00/mo, or $0 with a $1,000 minimum balance, with branch: 0 · self-serve: 5 transactions. For our “Everyday” example that comes to $621 a year, #98 of 106 chequing accounts offered in Ontario.
Provincial insurerOffered in ON
Fees retrieved November 1, 2026
What it would cost you in a year
| Usage | Fees a year | Why | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Mostly card and app, small balance | $287 | Monthly fee $4.00; extra transactions $19.88/mo | 92 of 106 |
| Everyday Household account, a few e-Transfers | $621 | Fee waived by the balance; extra transactions $49.71/mo | 98 of 106 |
| Heavy Lots of card, bill and e-Transfer payments | $1,228 | Fee waived by the balance; extra transactions $98.35/mo | 101 of 106 |
| Branch and cheques Teller visits, cheques, paper statement | $216 | Fee waived by the balance; extra transactions $15.00/mo | 54 of 94 |
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Every fee FCAC lists for this account
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $4.00/mo, or $0 with a $1,000 minimum balance |
| Included transactions | Branch: 0 · self-serve: 5 |
| Debit purchase in Canada (beyond included) | $2.00 |
| Online or mobile bill payment | No extra fee |
| Interac e-Transfer | $1.25 |
| Online transfer between your accounts | No extra fee |
| Own-bank ATM withdrawal | No extra fee |
| Withdrawal at another institution’s ATM | $2.00 |
| ATM withdrawal in the United States | $5.00 |
| ATM withdrawal in other countries | $5.00 |
| Debit purchase in the United States | $5.00 |
| In-branch withdrawal | No extra fee |
| Bill payment in branch | No extra fee |
| Cheque (as a payment) | No extra fee |
| Mailed monthly statement | $3.00 |
| Non-sufficient funds (NSF) | $10.00 |
| Overdraft protection, monthly | $2.50 |
| Overdraft protection, per use | No extra fee |
| Overdraft interest | 18% a year |
Notes from the institution
FCAC retrieved information for this account from publicly available information on the financial institution's website. Product features, fees, rates and eligibility requirements may change. Please verify current account details directly with the financial institution.
Is the money protected?
FSRA (Ontario credit union). Credit union deposits are insured by the province, with limits that vary — see credit union insurance by province.
Cheaper for everyday use, at other institutions
- Wealthsimple Chequing (Wealthsimple) — $0 a year
- Personal Account (EQ Bank) — $0 a year
- 1Q Chequing Account (KEB Hana Bank Canada) — $0 a year
Other chequing accounts at DUCA
- Aim for More Chequing — No monthly fee
- Evermore Premium Chequing — $15.00/mo, no balance waiver
- Feel Free Chequing — No monthly fee
- Rise Chequing — $9.00/mo, or $0 with a $2,000 minimum balance
Source: FCAC Account Comparison Tool (data submitted by the institution), retrieved November 1, 2026 · DUCA’s product page
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