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

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 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

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.

Your ATB Essentials Plus

Open the chequing tailored for you + Springboard Savings Account®

Go beyond savings with a chequing account that allows unlimited transactions and optional overdraft protection. Get the Advantage or Unlimited chequing account, plus the Springboard Savings Account.

Level up your banking and get $400*.

Get these benefits

  • Unlimited INTERAC e-Transfer®

  • Available overdraft protection

  • Extra perks

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.
  • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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

Prioritizing low or no fees over all the perks of premium? Check out our ATB Essentials offer

Perks of credit.

You’re not done yet. Add credit for more.

Choose the Advantage Account and you automatically get the ATB World Elite Mastercard for no annual fee, with premium perks like lounge passes through Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass**.

Add a Gold My Rewards Mastercard and get $50 in value.

Elevated perks

  • Unlimited rewards

  • Travel insurance†

  • Purchase Assurance†

One card, perfect for you

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.

There when you need it

Get that extra cash bonus when you add a LOC or loan.

Get a reduction of up to 2.5% on approved interest rate if you open an Advantage Account and apply for a LOC.‡

Add a line of Credit or Personal Loan. Get$100*.

Why get a loan or line of credit

  • Bigger purchases

  • Plan your vacation

  • Lower interest options

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

Unlock your offer now.

Our Essentials Plus offer is available to those who are ready to elevate their finances and collect all the rewards. 

Get started online

Fill out our online form to save and manage your applications. 

Meet with us to get your offer

Prefer to get advice from an everyday banking advisor? Let’s connect.

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. 

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.

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