Compare Brokerage Promotions in Canada
Compare transfer and contribution offers by amount, account type and holding period. Check qualification, payout and withdrawal rules before moving money.
Public promotions are compared independently. We may receive a referral benefit if you later qualify through a separate referral offer.
Current Canadian Brokerage Promotions
Compare reward, minimum funding, eligibility, hold period and the qualification rule most likely to matter. Open a provider for full terms.
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New + Existing
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2% on first $250,000 · 1% thereafter · Max $30,000 |
Cash back uses the lowest qualifying NNA maintained; withdrawals across BMO InvestorLine accounts can reduce the award, and existing clients must fund by October 31, 2026.
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New + Existing
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Up to $2,300 Value · Non‑Cash |
Most of the advertised value is stock cash coupons rather than unrestricted cash, so it is not included in cash-rate scenario rankings.
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Qtrade
New Only
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Tiered Cash · Up to $5,100 |
New clients only. Net new deposits must remain until February 5, 2028; withdrawals reduce the qualifying amount. The extra $100 requires at least $25,000 funded within the first 30 days.
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New + Existing
Contribution
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1% Contribution Match · Max $338.10 |
An active Questrade Plus subscription is required. For retail non-professional clients, Plus currently costs $19.99 per month plus applicable taxes after a 30-day trial; Questrade Reserve clients receive Plus at no additional charge. External RRSP transfers-in do not qualify, and transfers out can trigger recovery of bonuses paid in the prior 12 months.
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New Only
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3% Registered1% Non-Registered Max $15,000 |
New RBC Direct Investing clients only, with the full reward requiring assets to remain through November 30, 2028.
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New + Existing
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3% Registered1% Non-Registered Max $15,000 |
Withdrawals from any eligible account can reduce the reward, including pre-existing assets, and the full hold runs through November 30, 2028.
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New + Existing
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1% Match · Max $20,000 |
The headline bonus is paid over 24 months. The temporary 0.2% boost on funding above $2,000,000 applied only to registrations through August 31, 2026 and is no longer available to new registrations.
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Headline Bonus ≠ Real Return
Compare the bonus against how much money must stay put, for how long, and any unavoidable costs.
Count only return you would actually give up. An in-kind transfer with the same investments may have no lost investment return.
Calculate Real Bonus ValueBefore signup: Check whether a referral offer can be combined with the public promotion. Check referral offers
Brokerage Promotion Details
Providers are listed alphabetically. Compensation does not affect inclusion or ordering.
Real Financial Progress Offer
Tiered Percentage Match
- Minimum Funding
- $10,000
- Client Eligibility
- New & existing clients
- Hold Requirement
- Until Nov 30, 2027
- Deadlines
- Action ByOct 31, 2026 Fund ByExisting Oct 31 · New Nov 30, 2026
- Payout
- Half of the qualifying Cash Back Award is scheduled for June 28, 2027; the remainder is scheduled for December 23, 2027.
- Required Action
- Opt in by October 31, 2026 using an eligible email or banner path, or open qualifying account(s) with promo code FINPROG. Existing clients must fund by October 31; new clients by November 30.
Cash back uses the lowest qualifying NNA maintained; withdrawals across BMO InvestorLine accounts can reduce the award, and existing clients must fund by October 31, 2026.
Full Promotion Mechanics
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility & Reward
Dates & Payout
Hold, Withdrawals & Fees
Enrolment & Stacking
Official Terms:BMO InvestorLine promotion terms Verified
Transfer Promotion — January
Non-Cash Promotion
- Minimum Funding
- $10,000
- Client Eligibility
- New & existing clients
- Hold Requirement
- 90‑day hold
- Payout
- Rewards are automatically issued to the Moomoo account within 15 business days; the 90-day asset-maintenance condition still applies.
- Required Action
- Complete an eligible first institutional transfer-in to a Moomoo Self-Directed Investing account; no separate promo code is stated.
Most of the advertised value is stock cash coupons rather than unrestricted cash, so it is not included in cash-rate scenario rankings.
Full Promotion Mechanics
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility & Reward
Dates & Payout
Hold, Withdrawals & Fees
Enrolment & Stacking
Official Terms:Moomoo Canada promotion terms Verified
Qtrade
Qtrade Fall Offer 2026 (OFFER2026)
Tiered Cash Bonus
- Minimum Funding
- $1,000
- Client Eligibility
- New clients
- Hold Requirement
- Until Feb 5, 2028
- Deadlines
- Action ByJan 5, 2027 Fund ByFeb 5, 2027
- Payout
- The additional $100 Sign-Up Bonus is scheduled on or around March 5, 2027; the main Cashback Bonus is scheduled on or around March 5, 2028.
- Required Action
- Open each qualifying new account with promo code OFFER2026 by January 5, 2027 and fund by February 5, 2027. To earn the additional $100 Sign-Up Bonus, fund at least $25,000 within the first 30 days of account opening.
New clients only. Net new deposits must remain until February 5, 2028; withdrawals reduce the qualifying amount. The extra $100 requires at least $25,000 funded within the first 30 days.
Full Promotion Mechanics
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility & Reward
Dates & Payout
Hold, Withdrawals & Fees
Enrolment & Stacking
Official Terms:Qtrade Direct Investing promotion terms Verified
Plus RRSP Contribution Bonus Program
Contribution Match
- Minimum Funding
- No stated minimum
- Client Eligibility
- New & existing clients
- Hold Requirement
- No fixed hold date
- Payout
- Paid by the third business day of the following month to an eligible non-registered payout account.
- Required Action
- Activate and maintain Questrade Plus, an eligible RRSP, and an eligible non-registered payout account.
An active Questrade Plus subscription is required. For retail non-professional clients, Plus currently costs $19.99 per month plus applicable taxes after a 30-day trial; Questrade Reserve clients receive Plus at no additional charge. External RRSP transfers-in do not qualify, and transfers out can trigger recovery of bonuses paid in the prior 12 months.
Full Promotion Mechanics
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility & Reward
Dates & Payout
Hold, Withdrawals & Fees
Enrolment & Stacking
Official Terms:Questrade promotion terms Verified
Summer-Fall 2026 Cash Offer
Percentage Match
- Minimum Funding
- $2,500
- Client Eligibility
- New clients
- Hold Requirement
- Until Nov 30, 2028
- Deadlines
- Action ByNov 2, 2026 Fund ByNov 30, 2026
- Payout
- 50% of the eligible reward is paid by December 31, 2027 and the remaining eligible amount by December 31, 2028.
- Required Action
- Open one or more eligible accounts using the promotional link during the offer period.
New RBC Direct Investing clients only, with the full reward requiring assets to remain through November 30, 2028.
Full Promotion Mechanics
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility & Reward
Dates & Payout
Hold, Withdrawals & Fees
Enrolment & Stacking
Official Terms:RBC Direct Investing promotion terms Verified
2026 Easy Cash Offer
Percentage Match
- Minimum Funding
- $2,500
- Client Eligibility
- New & existing clients
- Hold Requirement
- Until Nov 30, 2028
- Deadlines
- Action ByOct 23, 2026 Fund ByNov 30, 2026
- Payout
- 50% of the eligible reward is paid by December 31, 2027 and the final eligible amount by December 31, 2028.
- Required Action
- Existing clients register using the offer form; new clients can open an eligible account using promo code CASHBACK (REMISE in French).
Withdrawals from any eligible account can reduce the reward, including pre-existing assets, and the full hold runs through November 30, 2028.
Full Promotion Mechanics
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility & Reward
Dates & Payout
Hold, Withdrawals & Fees
Enrolment & Stacking
Official Terms:TD Direct Investing promotion terms Verified
1% Match 2026
Percentage Match
- Minimum Funding
- $25,000
- Client Eligibility
- New & existing clients
- Hold Requirement
- 730‑day hold
- Payout
- Paid as 24 equal monthly payments, with the first payment within 30 days after the promotion period or after full net funding settles, whichever is later.
- Required Action
- Register for the promotion before initiating transfers; qualifying transfers must be initiated within 30 days and received within 90 days after the qualification period ends.
The headline bonus is paid over 24 months. The temporary 0.2% boost on funding above $2,000,000 applied only to registrations through August 31, 2026 and is no longer available to new registrations.
Full Promotion Mechanics
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility, dates, payout, withdrawals, transfer fees and stacking.
Eligibility & Reward
Dates & Payout
Hold, Withdrawals & Fees
Enrolment & Stacking
Official Terms:Wealthsimple promotion terms Verified
Before You Transfer
Use this checklist to protect promotion eligibility before, during and after the transfer. It is not individualized investment or tax advice.
Before You Start
Enrol before funding when the promotion requires registration.
Save the terms and confirmation that applied when you enrolled.
Choose the amount to transfer and record the qualifying baseline or net-new assets you expect to maintain.
Use an in-kind transfer when the receiving brokerage supports the assets.
During the Transfer
Confirm the transfer completed and every asset landed correctly.
Submit transfer-fee reimbursement evidence when eligible and within the provider's claim window.
After Assets Land
Calendar the funding, payout and hold-through dates.
Keep the terms, funding and transfer records until the final payout or hold requirement ends.
Referral Bonuses Through CRC
Check referral eligibility before opening an account. These signup offers have their own requirements; combine their value with a public promotion only when its official terms permit.
CRC may receive a referral benefit if you qualify. These referral routes do not affect the public-promotion comparison above.
Referral Bonus$50 Bonus
Referral Bonus$25 Bonus
Brokerage Promotion FAQ
What is the best brokerage transfer bonus in Canada?
There is no universal winner. The strongest current choice depends on transfer size, registration, client eligibility, payout timing, withdrawal rules and how long the qualifying assets must remain.
Is brokerage promotion churning worth it?
Only when the additional bonus exceeds transfer fees, liquidity restrictions, any lost return and the effort involved. Check that the brokerage supports your investments and account needs. An in-kind transfer can preserve your investments, but it does not remove promotion holding rules.
Compare Wealthsimple vs Questrade for platform fit.
Which brokerage has the highest transfer bonus?
Compare the current matrix above rather than a single headline maximum. Some offers use percentage matches, some use cash tiers, and tied rates can still have materially different hold and withdrawal rules.
Can I get a bonus for transferring a TFSA?
Some current public promotions include TFSAs, while others have different eligible account lists. Check the applicable provider module and official terms before initiating the transfer.
Can I get a bonus for transferring an RRSP?
Some public transfer promotions include RRSPs. Contribution-match programs can use different rules and may specifically exclude transfers, so distinguish an RRSP contribution benefit from an RRSP transfer offer.
Can existing clients qualify for brokerage promotions?
Yes for some promotions, while others are restricted to new clients. The matrix and provider modules distinguish the current published eligibility.
Does a direct TFSA or RRSP transfer count as a withdrawal?
That depends on the promotion's contractual definition and the accounts involved. Review the current withdrawal and net-new-assets rules before moving assets during a hold period.
Can investments be transferred in kind?
Many brokerage transfers can be completed in kind when the receiving brokerage supports the asset, but promotion eligibility and operational transfer support still need to be confirmed with the provider.
Do Canadian brokerages reimburse transfer fees?
Some do, usually subject to minimum transfer amounts, per-account caps or evidence requirements. The provider details above summarize the currently verified reimbursement treatment.
Can a referral code stack with a brokerage transfer promotion?
Only assume stacking when current official terms explicitly establish it. If combinability is not stated, treat the offers as separate and do not add their values together.
What happens if I withdraw before a promotion hold ends?
Depending on the terms, withdrawals can reduce qualifying assets, cancel future payments or trigger recovery of rewards already paid. Use the provider-specific withdrawal rule above rather than a general assumption.
Are brokerage transfer bonuses taxable?
Treatment can depend on the offer, account and individual circumstances. Review the current provider terms and use qualified Canadian tax advice for your situation rather than relying on a universal taxable or non-taxable rule.
Should I transfer more than the amount needed to reach a bonus tier or cap?
Not automatically. Compare incremental reward, hold restrictions, broker suitability, liquidity needs and any opportunity cost before moving assets beyond what changes the promotion value.
Methodology & Sources
First-party terms drive qualification and comparison facts.
We include current public Canadian brokerage promotions when first-party terms are available. We compare headline reward, qualifying assets, account eligibility, funding and holding rules, payout timing, withdrawals, transfer-fee reimbursement and stacking. Compensation does not determine inclusion or ordering.
Community discussions are used only to identify failure cases to verify; contractual facts come from provider sources. Each provider module links the official terms and shows its verification date.
- 7 Active Promotions Reviewed
- First-Party Terms
- Provider-Level Verification Dates