Wealthsimple: how I use it for my accounts

Wealthsimple is what I use for my accounts. This page is part of Money tools I use.

Why it works for me

It has helped me because it works from my phone.

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Business and personal accounts

Wealthsimple offers business accounts and personal accounts. I remember business accounts being free, but I do not remember the exact terms.

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Account details

The accounts have the usual banking details, such as a branch number and an institution number.

Depositing cheques

From what I know, you can deposit a cheque by taking a photo of it.

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Depositing cash

Cash deposits go through Canada Post.

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What went wrong

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Who it suits

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Who it is not for

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This is not financial advice

I am sharing how I use Wealthsimple, not telling you what to do with your money. Terms and fees change, so check Wealthsimple's current terms and fees before you open an account.

Try Wealthsimple

If you want to try it, this is my referral link:

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Questions people ask

Can you use Wealthsimple from your phone?

Yes. That is the main reason it has helped me.

Does Wealthsimple have business accounts?

Yes. It offers business accounts and personal accounts. I remember business accounts being free, but I do not remember the exact terms, so check Wealthsimple's current terms. [ALI TO CONFIRM: current fees and minimums for business accounts]

Can you deposit a cheque?

From what I know, you can deposit a cheque by taking a photo of it. [ALI TO CONFIRM: that cheque deposit by photo works this way for you]

How do you deposit cash?

Cash deposits go through Canada Post. [ALI TO CONFIRM: how cash deposits through Canada Post work]