Banking that works as hard as you do, Alberta.
New clients, we’d love to welcome you with a bonus of up to $820*

Start with chequing and savings for $400* cash
Choose the chequing account that works for you and pair it with a Springboard Savings® Account. You can also open these accounts by booking an appointment to meet with an everyday banking advisor.

Add a Mastercard for up to $320* in value
Add the ATB World Elite Mastercard® and indulge in some of the finer things in life with amazing perks and accelerated rewards. Prefer to meet with someone? You can also book an appointment.

Add a loan and get an additional $100* cash
Earn an additional $100* cash when you open a Personal Loan or Line of Credit. See how lending options can support you, book an appointment.
Let’s level up your banking.
Ready to excel with your finances? Meet with an everyday banking advisor to get the best products and the most from our offer.
Experience a higher standard of everyday banking, designed for your busy life – start by selecting one of the eligible chequing accounts and pairing it with a new Springboard Savings Account. To qualify for the cash bonus, simply complete the following actions:
- Simplify Your Routine with Direct Deposit: It’s an effortless way to ensure your money is secure and immediately available when you need it.
- Required: A direct deposit must be made to your new chequing account within 30 days of opening and be maintained for a minimum of 90 days.
How to set up direct deposits.
- Required: A direct deposit must be made to your new chequing account within 30 days of opening and be maintained for a minimum of 90 days.
- Make Saving for Your Goals Effortless (Choose one option): Consistently setting funds aside is the key to achieving your goals, whether it’s for a major purchase, travel, or a home renovation.
- Option A: An automatic monthly transfer makes it easy to build your savings in the background without impacting your daily routine.
- Required: Set up a minimum $200.00 monthly Pre-Authorized Transfer (PAT) from your chequing account to your Springboard Savings Account. The first transfer must be processed within the first 60 days of your account opening, and the PAT must be maintained for 90 days.
How to set up PATs.
- Required: Set up a minimum $200.00 monthly Pre-Authorized Transfer (PAT) from your chequing account to your Springboard Savings Account. The first transfer must be processed within the first 60 days of your account opening, and the PAT must be maintained for 90 days.
- Option B: Give your savings a powerful boost. This is an excellent way to kick-start a fund for one of your big goals.
- Required: Deposit a total of $5,000.00 or more into your Springboard Savings Account within 60 days of opening your chequing account, and maintain that minimum daily closing balance for an additional 90 days.
- Option A: An automatic monthly transfer makes it easy to build your savings in the background without impacting your daily routine.
- Stay Secure with ATB Personal: Manage your day-to-day banking from anywhere. Our top-rated digital platform lets you securely pay bills, transfer funds, and monitor your accounts on the go.
- Required: Log in to ATB Personal online or via the mobile app at least once a month for a minimum of 90 days.
- Ensure Clear Communication: Keep a valid email on file to receive relevant and private email notifications regarding your accounts and offer status.
- Maintain a Strong Banking Relationship: Keeping your accounts in good standing ensures a smooth, premium banking experience.
- Required: Your chequing account must not be in an unauthorized overdraft or delinquent status when the cash bonus is paid. All accounts must remain active.
Open the chequing tailored for you + Springboard Savings Account
Bank unlimited
Unlimited Account
- Unlimited transactions
- $04 or $15.95 per month
- Access to Global Transfers
- Flexible overdraft protection
Our premium account with all the perks
ATB Advantage Account
- Unlimited transactions
- $0‡ or $24.95 per month
- Waived ATB World Elite Mastercard annual fee
- Reduced interest rate on line of credit‡
Featured savings account
Springboard Savings® Account
- Limited time offer: Earn up to 4.20%6 interest on new deposits
- No monthly fee and no minimum balance
- Free transfers from ATB accounts
Prioritizing low or no fees over all the perks of premium? Check out our ATB Essentials offer.
One card, perfect for you
See the world
ATB World Elite Mastercard
- Airport lounge access through DragonPass**
- Accelerated rewards in key categories5
- Travel insurance coverage†
Stay gold
ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard®
- Unlimited rewards
- No annual fee
- Travel with insurance coverage†
Option 1 ($320* in value): Open a ATB World Elite Mastercard
- Be a resident of Alberta.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Intend the card for personal use only.
- Be a new ATB World Elite Mastercard cardholder (meaning you haven't had a previous ATB World Elite Mastercard).
- Make your first eligible purchase with your new Mastercard.
- Confirm one of the following:
- Have an annual personal income of $80,000 or more, OR
- Live in a household with a family income of $150,000 or more, OR
- Have $400,000 or more in assets under wealth management.
Option 2 ($50* in value): Open a ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard
- Be a resident of Alberta.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Intend the card for personal use only.
- Be a new ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard cardholder (meaning you haven't had a previous ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard or ATB Gold My Rewards Travel Mastercard).
- Make your first eligible purchase with your new Mastercard.
Make sure to open the following products (Eligible Chequing, Springboard Savings Account, Eligible ATB Mastercard) and meet their qualifying criteria. Then, open a Personal Loan or Line of Credit within 60 days of opening your eligible chequing account. Then make sure do you the following:
- Option 1: Add a new Personal Loan (Secured or Unsecured Time Plan Personal Loan)
- Option 2: OR a new Line of Credit (Personal Line of Credit, Students First Line of Credit, Professional Students Line of Credit, Apprenticeship Line of Credit, Home Equity Line of Credit, ATB Flex Home Equity Line of Credit™).
Qualifying Loan and Line of Credit options to get the full offer
Made for you
Personal Loan
- Fixed or variable interest rate options
- Repay your loan in full at any time with no penalty
- Online application for unsecured loans
Create a financial cushion
Personal Line of Credit
- Revolving lending limit
- Minimum interest only monthly payment
- Low interest borrowing option
There when you need it
Flex Home Equity Line of Credit™
- Access your home equity as you pay down your mortgage
- Flexible repayment options
- Only pay interest on the money you borrow
Unlock your offer now.
Our Essentials Plus offer is available to those who are ready to elevate their finances and collect all the rewards.
FAQS
We’re here to help make the switch as easy as possible. Read our tips on switching banks in Alberta.
To be eligible for the ATB Essentials Plus banking offer, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Must be 18 or older.
- Be a resident of Alberta.
Not be an ATB employee. - New ATB Client: You must not have held (either individually or jointly) any of the following accounts within the last three years from your first eligible account opening:
- Personal ATB Chequing Accounts: Pay As You Go, Basic, Unlimited, ATB Advantage, Generation™, Students First.
- Springboard Savings® Account.
- Personal ATB Mastercard®: ATB Gold Cash Rewards, ATB Gold My Travel Rewards, ATB Gold My Rewards, ATB World Elite, ATB Preferred Fixed-Rate, ATB Preferred Variable-Rate, ATB Alberta, ATB US Dollar.
- Unsecured Lending Products: Personal Loan, Investment Express Loan, RRSP Max-It® Loan, Personal Line of Credit, Students First Line of Credit, Apprenticeship Line of Credit, Professional Students Line of Credit.
- Account Opening Period: Open your first eligible ATB account (No-Fee All-In Digital or Freedom account) between July 23, 2025, and November 28, 2025.
- Limit: One (1) banking offer per new ATB client. Find other eligible banking offers here.
There are tiers to the ATB Essentials Plus banking offer, which means the more accounts you get, the better your offer gets but you definitely don’t need to get them all to qualify for the bonuses.
Option 1: Open Chequing + Springboard Savings
By opening an eligible chequing account (Unlimited Account or an Advantage Account) and Springboard Savings Account, you get a $400* cash bonus after qualifying criteria is met.
Option 2: Open a ATB World Elite Mastercard
IF you open an ATB World Elite Mastercard: By opening the ATB World Elite: you would qualify for 40,000 welcome bonus points ($200.00 value) + 1st year fee waiver ($120.00 value) after your first eligible purchase.
IF you open an ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard: By opening the ATB Gold My Reward Mastercard, you would qualify for 10,000 welcome bonus points ($50* in value) after your first eligible purchase.
Option 3: Open all 4 qualifying products
By opening all 4 products (eligible chequing account, Springboard Savings, eligible ATB Mastercard, and a Personal Loan OR Line of Credit) you will receive a $500* cash bonus + 40,000 welcome bonus points ($200.00 value) + 1st year fee waiver ($120.00 value) after qualifying criteria is met.
You can open the qualifying products (eligible chequing account, Springboard Savings, Eligible ATB Mastercard and a Personal Loan OR Line of Credit) online or with an everyday banking advisor.
- Online: shop.atb.com
- Book an appointment with an everyday banking advisor
- Branch: Any ATB location
Option 1: Eligible chequing account + Springboard Savings
Your $400* cash payout will be deposited into your eligible Springboard Savings account. This deposit will be made no later than 180 days from your first eligible account opening, provided all offer criteria have been met.
Option 2: Open a ATB World Elite Mastercard OR ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard
IF you have opened an ATB World Elite Mastercard: You'll receive 40,000 welcome bonus points (a $200* value) plus a first-year fee waiver (a $120* value) after your first eligible purchase. The welcome bonus points will be applied directly to the client’s ATB My Rewards account. This will happen within 60 days after the first eligible purchase is made using the ATB World Elite Mastercard.
IF you have opened an ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard: You'll receive 10,000 welcome bonus points (a $50* value) after your first eligible purchase. The welcome bonus points will be applied directly to the client’s ATB My Rewards account. This will happen within 60 days after the first eligible purchase is made using the ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard.
Option 3: Open all 4 qualifying products
By opening all qualifying products (an eligible chequing account, a Springboard Savings account, an eligible ATB Mastercard, and a Personal Loan OR Line of Credit) you will receive a total of $500* in cash bonuses and 40,000 welcome bonus points. The cash bonus will be deposited into your eligible Springboard Savings account no later than 180 days from your first eligible account opening, provided all offer criteria have been met.
Compare our offers
Day to day banking
ATB Essentials
- No monthly fee: chequing, savings, credit
- New deposits earn up to 4.20%6
- Unlimited ATB Mastercard® rewards
- Up to $2501 cash & value
Your next level
ATB Essentials Plus
- Essentials and more: chequing, savings, credit
- New deposits earn up to 4.20%6
- ATB World Elite Mastercard®
- Up to $8202 cash & value
Banking for 18-25
ATB Adulting Essentials
- No monthly fee: chequing, savings, credit
- New deposits earn up to 4.20%6
- Unlimited ATB Mastercard® rewards
- Up to $2503 cash & value
ATB Essentials Banking Offer - Review terms and conditions HERE.
*ATB Essentials Plus Banking Offer -
The cash payout will be made into the eligible Springboard SavingsⓇ account (up to $500) no later than 180 days from the first eligible account opening and all offer criteria has been met, which includes:
- ATB Essentials Plus Banking Offer begins on July 23, 2025. Clients MUST be 18 of age, resident of Alberta, non-ATB employee. Limit of one (1) Banking Offer (ATB Adulting Essentials, ATB Essentials, ATB Essentials Plus), or one (1) MastercardⓇ Offer per client.
- To qualify for the cash payout, you MUST NOT have held (either individually or jointly) any personal ATB chequing account (including Pay As You Go, Basic, Unlimited, ATB Advantage, GenerationTM, No-Fee All-In DigitalⓇ, Freedom account, Students First), and/or Springboard Savings account and/or any personal ATB Mastercard (including ATB Gold Cash Rewards Mastercard, ATB Gold My Travel Rewards Mastercard, ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard, ATB World Elite Mastercard, ATB Preferred Fixed-Rate Mastercard, ATB Preferred Variable-Rate Mastercard, ATB Alberta Mastercard, ATB US Dollar Mastercard), unsecured lending product (including Personal Loan, Investment Express Loan, RRSP Max-ItⓇ Loan or Personal Line of Credit, Students First Line of Credit, Apprenticeship Line of Credit, Professional Students Line of Credit) in the previous 3 years from the first eligible account opening.
- Clients must provide a valid email address. This will be used to communicate the status of qualification criteria and payout.
- The ATB products must remain active and be in good standing. Chequing account must not be in an unauthorized overdraft or in delinquent status, at the time the cash payout is paid.
- All ATB products included in this offer must be opened within one 60-day period, which begins when you open your first eligible product.
- Open the first eligible ATB account (chequing account) between July 23rd, 2025, and November 28, 2025. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
- ATB Essentials Plus Banking Offer
- Step 1 cash payout of $400.00: Open a new Unlimited Account or an Advantage Account + a new Springboard Savings Account (both must meet account qualifying eligibility criteria)
- Step 2 40,000 welcome bonus points ($200.00 value) + 1st year fee waiver ($120.00 value): Add an ATB World Elite Mastercard for a total value of $320.00
- Step 3 for an additional cash payout of $100.00: MUST open all products in Step 1 + Step 2 + Add Personal Loan (Secured or Unsecured Time Plan Personal Loan) or Line of Credit (Students First Line of Credit, Apprenticeship Line of Credit, Home Equity Line of Credit, Flex Home Equity Line of Credit™).
Step 1 Eligibility Requirements
Unlimited Account or Advantage Account Qualifying Eligibility Criteria:
- A direct deposit must be made within 60 days of chequing account opening and maintained for a minimum of 90 days.
- Client must be an active user of ATB Personal. Active is defined by logging into ATB Personal or Web at least once every 30 days.
Springboard Savings Account Eligibility Qualifying Eligibility Criteria:
Client must open a new Springboard Savings account during first 60 days of opening the first eligible product and complete one of the following:
- Have a minimum of $200.00 monthly pre-authorized transfer with the first transaction processed within 60 days of the first eligible product opening. This must be maintained for 90 days. The Pre-authorized Transfer (PAT) must occur either weekly, biweekly, monthly, or twice per month. OR
- Deposit a total of $5,000.00 or more into the Springboard Savings Account within the 60 days of the first eligible product opening and maintain a daily closing balance of $5000.00 or more at all times for an additional 90 days.
Step 2: Mastercard Requirements
The 10,000 welcome bonus points ($50 value) will be applied to the client’s ATB My Rewards account within 60 days after the first eligible purchase on the ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard. Welcome bonus offer available on new ATB Gold My Rewards Mastercard accounts where the cardholder has not had a previous ATB Gold My Travel Rewards Mastercard. Standard qualifying criteria applies. This offer is subject to change or withdrawal at any time and without notice. On approved credit, conditions apply. Review terms and conditions HERE.The 40,000 welcome bonus points ($200 value) will be applied to the client’s ATB My Rewards account within 60 days after the first eligible purchase on the ATB World Elite Mastercard. Offer available on new ATB World Elite Mastercard accounts where the cardholder had no previous ATB World Elite Mastercard. Fee waiver applies to the 1st year only and is a $120 value. Standard qualifying criteria applies and confirm one of the following: 1) have an annual personal income of $80,000 or more, 2) live in a household with a family income of $150,000 or more, 3) have $400,000 or more in assets under wealth management. This offer is subject to change or withdrawal at any time and without notice. On approved credit, conditions apply. Review terms and conditions HERE.
Step 3: Personal Loan or Personal Line of credit
- Minimum $5000.00 advanced limit.
- Based on approved credit.
- Interest rates are subject to change at any time without advance notice.
Other
Any Personal Retail Mastercard (ATB World Elite, ATB Gold My Rewards, ATB Gold Cash Rewards, ATB Preferred Fixed-Rate, ATB Preferred Variable-Rate, ATB Alberta Mastercard, ATB US Dollar Mastercard) qualifies for step 2 criteria with the exception ATB Load & GoⓇ Prepaid Mastercard
If other offers are in market during ATB Adulting Essentials, ATB Essentials, and ATB Essentials Plus Banking Offer, they cannot be combined with any chequing account fee waivers unless otherwise stated.
Client has 270 days after the initial account opening to notify ATB if you believe you qualify for the ATB Essentials Plus cash payout and have not received the cash and bonuses, so that we can verify your eligibility.
ATB may change, extend or withdraw the ATB Essentials Plus Banking Offer at any time without notice.ATB reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend, disqualify, limit or revoke the Offer(s) for any client we suspect of manipulating or abusing the ATB Essentials Plus Offer.
ATB Adulting Essentials Banking Offer - Review terms and conditions HERE.
Unlimited Account. Review terms and conditions HERE.
Purchases made only at selected merchant locations in Canada as identified by Mastercard’s “Merchant Category Code” (“MCC”) may qualify for the accelerated earn rate. A list of inclusions are available here, and is subject to change including addition or deletion at any time without notice. The accelerated earn rate applies to the first $50,000 in annual purchases on the Account, at merchants qualifying for the accelerated earn rate, per calendar Year based on your statement cycle date. The annual spend cap for the accelerated earn rate resets every January. Once the combined cardholder spend exceeds this threshold in these categories, they will continue earning points at the regular earn rate of 2 points per $1 spent in purchases. Points are awarded for Purchases made while your Card Account is in Good Standing. Purchases do not include Cash Advances, credit adjustments, account fees (like annual fees), interest or other charges.
The bonus offer is available on net new funds deposited into a new or existing Springboard Savings Account between July 15, 2025 and September 30, 2025. The bonus interest rate will be calculated on the daily closing account balance and paid out monthly on net new balances. Tax implications may be associated with this offer. This offer is subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with other offers. Only up to $1 million dollars ($1,000,000) of new funds deposited will be eligible for the bonus interest.
Net new funds refers to the net increase in the account's balance resulting from deposit and withdrawal activity occurring exclusively during the campaign period. Additional contributions/deposits can come from a different ATB account type or by transferring funds from another financial institution. Funds transferred between Springboard Savings accounts may not be eligible for the bonus interest offer.
The up to 4.20% interest rate is the combination of the base interest rate of up to 1.00% on a Springboard Savings Account with the 3.20% bonus offer on net new deposits.
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† Coverage is underwritten by American Bankers Life Assurance Company of Florida (ABLAC) and/or American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (ABIC). ABLAC and ABIC, their subsidiaries, and affiliates carry on business in Canada under the trade name of Assurant®. ®Assurant is a registered trademark of Assurant, Inc. Details of the coverage including definitions, benefits, limitations, and exclusions, are in the Certificate of Insurance provided with your card, and online at atb.com.
‡ ATB Advantage Account. Review terms and conditions HERE.
†† No-Fee All-In Digital Account®. Review terms and conditions HERE.
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