scotiabank.com/activate : Activate online banking access to your account

• Here’s what you need to set up your account for online banking:

  • Your Scotiabank debit card number: If you don’t have a Scotiabank debit card, you can use a Scotiabank Credit Card number, or your account number for your line of credit, investment, loan, or mortgage. For Small Business customers, a Scotiabank debit card number is required.
  • Your postal code: If you have multiple addresses, use the address we send your statements to.
  • Your home phone number, or your mobile phone number
  • Your email address
  • Your date of birth
  • Your mother’s maiden name

• Step2

  Add online banking access to your account

  Click the link that follows and it will open a new window on a page that looks like this. If you have a Scotiabank debit card, please type in the number on the front of your card and press Continue.

  

  If you don’t have a Scotiabank debit card, press the link I don’t have a ScotiaCard, select the product type and product/account number from your card, line of credit, loan, investment, or mortgage. Then click Continue. For Small Business customers, a Scotiabank debit card number is required.​

• Step3

  Enter your details

  If you have a Scotiabank debit card number, you can skip to Step 4.

  Select the account type you have, followed by the account or card number. Once completed, fill in your first name, last name, date of birth, and then click Continue.

  

  Note: You may be asked for additional information to verify your identity on the following screens. Please enter the information, and click Continue, when prompted.

• Step 4

  Create a username and password

  Create a username that’s easy to remember. For credit card customers, once this username is created you will no longer be able to sign in using your card number. Click Continue.

  

  Create a strong password by using a unique word or phrase that you will easily remember.

  Your password should be a combination of numbers and both uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as symbols – like an exclamation point or a question mark.

  The more complex your password is – the stronger it will be.

  Important note: For your privacy, don’t write down your password or share it with anyone.

  

  

• Step 5

  Start online banking!

  You will be asked to agree to our Digital Access Agreement, which sets out your rights and obligations as well as Scotiabank’s.

  Using online banking will help you safely complete most of the common banking tasks we all need to do.