How-to add a local bank transfer recipient

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Follow the steps below.

Step 1 - Sign in to Scotia OnLine Banking

Go to Scotia OnLine, enter your username, password and click the "sign in" button to continue.

You should receive your verification code in your email's inbox immediately. If you don't see it, check your spam and/or promotions folder. If after a couple minutes, it's still not there, click the "Send me a verification code" link.


Step 2 - Go to the Move money tab

On the dashboard, click on the second tab at the top “Move money”


Step 3 - Manage your transfer recipients

Under the Transfer section, click on "Add or remove recipients".


Step 4 - Select Add a new recipient

Click on "Add new recipient" button.


Step 5 - Select account type and bank

Select whether the recipient you are adding is Business or Personal, then select "Other bank". You will be prompted to select a local bank by entering at least 3 letters of the bank's name.

The local bank's City, ABA Number and Swift will then be displayed.

Once completed, review for accuracy, then click on Continue.


Step 6 - Select account type and add account number

Select the account type of the recipient and click on Continue. You will then be prompted to enter the account number of the recipient.

Once completed, review for accuracy, then click on Continue.


Step 7 - Enter the recipient's name details

Enter the recipient's First name and Last name then click on Continue.


Step 8 - Review your recipient's details

Review all details for accuracy and then click "Add recipient".

 


Step 9 - Verify your identity

You should receive your verification code sent to your personal email or via text message immediately. If you don't see it, check your spam and/or promotions folder. If you don't receive it within one minute, request a new one.

 


Step 10 - Congrats! You've successfully added a transfer recipient at another local bank.

You should now receive a notification at the top of the page letting you know that you have successfully added your recipient.

 

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