How Do I Know Which Account Type My Account Number Is?

  • All our account numbers are 7 characters long and start with ’38’
  • The last letter of your account number determines the account type
  • For example, if your account number is 38XXXXS, then this is your RRSP account number
    • A – CASH (Non-Registered Investment Account)
    • S – RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Account)
    • R – Spousal RRSP (Spousal Registered Retirement Savings Account)
    • W – TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account)
    • Q – FHSA (First-Home Savings Account)
    • Z – RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan)
    • N – LRSP/LIRA (Locked-in Retirement Savings Plan/Locked-in Retirement Account)
    • T – RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund)
    • Y – Spousal RRIF (Spousal Registered Retirement Income Fund)
    • P – LIF (Life Income Fund)

What is My Client ID?

  • It is the first 6 characters of your account number
    • For example, if your account number is 38XXXXA, then your Client ID is 38XXXX
    • The last letter of your account number determines the account type. To learn more, see How Do I Know What Account Type My Account Number Is?
  • It is not unusual to have multiple Client IDs
  • Use any one of your Client IDs to register for online access