Find an unclaimed Canadian bank balance
How do I find and claim an unclaimed bank balance?
Search the Bank of Canada’s unclaimed-property service for qualifying balances transferred from federally regulated banks and trust companies. A matching name is a lead to investigate, not proof that the money belongs to you.
Where to begin
- Search the official unclaimed-property service and examine possible matches.
- Start the relevant claim and follow its document checklist.
- Submit proof through the official service and keep the Claim ID for status checks.
Before you open the official service
- Details that help identify the old account.
- Proof of ownership or authority to act, as requested by the claim checklist.
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
This is not a register of every type of unclaimed Canadian property. The office does not charge a processing fee, but obtaining supporting documents may cost money.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
unclaimedproperties.bankofcanada.ca · Official websiteBank of Canada — Unclaimed bank balancesThis service covers qualifying unclaimed balances transferred from federally regulated banks and trust companies.Checked - unclaimedproperties.bankofcanada.ca · Official websiteBank of Canada — How to submit a claimSearch for a balance, begin the claim and follow its document requirements. Retain the Claim ID.Checked
- unclaimedproperties.bankofcanada.ca · Official websiteBank of Canada — Claimant resourcesOwnership or representative authority must be established; requested documents depend on the claim.Checked
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