Cheque Deposit

Overview

Did you know you can now conveniently deposit a cheque by taking a picture of it? No need to check your branch’s opening hours. You can now make a deposit whenever you like. Using your smartphone, cheque deposits can be made from wherever you are.

When you’re done, you’ll get a confirmation that your deposit has been accepted. When you’ve confirmed this, write “Deposited” on the front of the cheque. Keep the cheque for 5 business days and destroy it within 120 days.

You can also sign up to be notified by the app or by email when a deposit has been made to your account. How to set up InfoAlerts

If you need to set up digital banking for the first time, you can do this with our mobile app guide

Contact-free deposits can also be made using our ABMs.

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Frequently asked questions

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There are a few reasons a mobile cheque deposit might not work. Please use this list of best practices to help with a successful deposit:

  • Please ensure the cheque is flat and as wrinkle-free as possible
  • Take the photo from about 6 inches (15 centimetres) above the cheque
  • Place the cheque on a black or dark surface, with no pattern
  • Take the photo in a bright room, but try to avoid shadows and reflections (changing positions may help)
  • Clear away nearby papers and cover surface designs
  • If an error message pops up, exit the Deposit a cheque feature, and then re-enter and retry
  • If still experiencing issues, please shut off autocapture, then hold the camera above the cheque, be as still as possible, and try again

Contact-free deposits can also be made using our ABMs.

If this message appears every time you attempt to deposit a cheque with your phone, please upgrade to the newest version of the Scotiabank app.

Making a cheque deposit

Deposit a cheque to your account using your smartphone, or an ABM

Learn how to sign up for electronic statements

How to sign up for eStatements