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Open an account and become a member

From the moment you open an account at a Desjardins caisse, you become a member of a savings and credit cooperative. This means that, like each caisse member, your caisse belongs to you and you have the right to vote at the caisse Annual General Meeting.

Account and Plan Selector
Use the Account and Plan Selector to find the account and plan that are best for you.

Transfer your accounts to a caisse to enjoy all the advantages of Desjardins

If you are immigrating to Canada soon

You can open an account and find useful information in the Newcomers to Canada section.

If you are already a member of a Desjardins caisse

To open a new account in a caisse you are already doing business with, please contact that caisse directly.

Did you know

If you sign up for Savings-Life Insurance when you open your account, you will get a refund equal to the first 3 monthly premiums.

How to open an account
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At the caisse At the caisse
Make an appointment with a caisse advisor:
Documents required to become a member (open an account)
  • 2 pieces of photo ID and social insurance card.
  • $5, i.e. the qualifying share, which is the amount required to become a member.

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