KOHO Essential

KOHOChequing

KOHO · Chequing

No monthly fee, 2% interest.

Monthly feeNone
Transactions includedNot published
Interest rate2%
Deposit insuranceInsured

Fees and rates verified 2026-08-19Published fee scheduleWe earn nothing from any institution hereHow we research

What it costs

Monthly fee
None
How the waiver works
Plan page states $0/mo with a deposit requirement of at least $1,000/month or a direct paycheque

What is included

Interac e-Transfers
Included with no separate fee

Interest

Posted rate
2%
What the rate depends on
No minimum balance; interest earned on every dollar, but only when you opt in to Earn Interest

Who can open it

US dollar account
No

Deposit protection

Insured by
CDIC (funds placed in trust with one or more CDIC member institutions; up to $100,000 per beneficiary, per member institution). KOHO accounts not earning interest are NOT CDIC eligible.

Where these figures come from

Figures checked on
August 19, 2026
Source page
www.koho.ca

Notes

KOHO is a prepaid Mastercard product described as 'like a chequing account', not a licensed bank account; 1% cashback on groceries, transportation, food and drinks.

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