Canada. Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Site: Ottawa
Service: Cashing a Government of Canada Cheque
Record #:
IMP0010
Last Full Update:
13 Nov 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 613-960-4666, Calls from the Ottawa area or from outside Canada |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-461-3222, English ; 1-866-461-2232, French |
| TTY Phone | 613-947-7771, For calls from the Ottawa area or from outside Canada ; 1-866-914-6097, Toll free |
| Fax | 613-941-1436, For calls from the Ottawa area or from outside Canada ; 1-866-814-2224, Toll free |
| info@fcac.gc.ca | |
| Website | www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/banking/cashing-government-cheque.html |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Information on the right to cash a Government of Canada cheque at any bank with tellers for free A bank can refuse to cash a Government of Canada cheque if:
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Individuals must: * show one piece of identification (ID) with both photo and signature (for example: driver's license or passport) Or: show two pieces of acceptable ID * a full list of acceptable IDs is available on the website Or: * show one piece of acceptable ID from the list above and bring someone in good standing with the bank or in the community to confirm their identity |
| Languages | English; French |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | 427 Laurier Ave W 5th Flr Ottawa, ON Canada K1R 1B9 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Consumer Protection / Complaints |
| Service Categories | Banking Services Information and Support ; Government Consumer Protection Agencies |
