Canada Direct Deposit Enrolment Form (8001-552)
The Canada Direct Deposit Enrolment Form lets you sign up to receive Government of Canada payments, such as benefits and tax refunds, deposited directly into your Canadian bank account.
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What is 8001-552?
The Canada Direct Deposit Enrolment Form, numbered 8001-552, is published by Public Services and Procurement Canada for the Receiver General for Canada. It is used to enrol for direct deposit so that eligible Government of Canada payments go straight into your bank account rather than being issued by cheque.
The form is a dynamic PDF that the Receiver General publishes in Adobe XFA format. It does not fill in a web browser, so it will not display in the in-browser editor or quick-fill form here. Download it and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete your personal and banking details, then submit it as directed.
Who files 8001-552?
- Individuals wanting Government of Canada payments deposited directly to their bank
- Recipients of federal benefits or tax refunds switching from cheque to direct deposit
- People updating the bank account their federal payments go to
- Anyone enrolling a Canadian bank account for Receiver General payments
How to fill out 8001-552
- Download the form and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader, since it is a dynamic PDF that will not fill in a browser.
- Enter your personal identifying information and the program payment the enrolment is for.
- Provide your Canadian bank account details, including branch, institution, and account number.
- Sign and date the enrolment form.
- Submit the completed form to the Receiver General as directed on the form for the payment you are enrolling.
Get 8001-552
This is a dynamic PDF from PSPC: it only fills in correctly in Adobe Acrobat Reader, so there is no in-browser fill here. Download the genuine 8001-552 below and open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete and save it.
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Which payments can I receive by direct deposit?
Direct deposit covers a range of Government of Canada payments, including many benefits and tax refunds. Check which program your enrolment applies to and follow the submission instructions for that payment.
Why does the form appear blank in my browser?
The enrolment form is a dynamic Adobe XFA PDF. Most browsers show it blank, so open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to enter your details.