Federal service · Benefits and money

Unclaimed money and bank accounts in Canada

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

The Bank of Canada holds forgotten bank balances; search for your name for free. Uncashed government cheques can be checked in your CRA account.

Who handles it

Bank of Canada

Handles it everywhere in Canada.

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Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Unclaimed money and bank accounts in Canada", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/unclaimed-money