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CWB → National Bank — Cheque migration guide for CWB customers

National Bank completed its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank (CWB) on February 3, 2025. This short guide answers the immediate questions you — a CWB cheque customer — will have, and shows how to order National Bank-compatible cheques if you prefer new cheques after the merger.

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Quick support: call 1-866-760-2661 if you need help confirming routing/MICR details before you order.

Quick answers for CWB cheque customers

Will my CWB cheques still clear? — Yes, provided the MICR line is correct and cheques meet Payments Canada Standard 006. We verify during proof.
Do I need new cheques? — Not always. Many customers keep existing cheques that clear. New cheques are recommended when account/routing formats change or for branding/updating.
Could my routing details change? — Sometimes. If National Bank reissued routing/account formats, we’ll advise during the proof step and help you print updated cheques.
How quickly can I reorder? — Express Reorder is available for many layouts. Regular orders are printed after proof approval and ship quickly across Canada.

How to get National Bank-compatible cheques (3 simple steps)

1. Upload a sample

Upload a void CWB cheque or a clear photo showing the MICR line. This allows us to map your routing and account format and detect any changes.

2. Approve proof

We create a visual proof showing MICR placement. You approve before printing.

3. Print & ship

We print to National Bank-compatible layouts and ship per your chosen service level. If your cheque requires changes, we’ll highlight them in the proof.

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Order cheques compatible with National Bank

Choose laser, manual, or personal cheques. We’ll confirm MICR for National Bank accounts during proof.

Laser Cheques (National-compatible)

Best for accounting and payroll software. We match positions and MICR encoding to National Bank formats.

Order Laser

Manual Cheques (National-compatible)

Handwritten vouchers and one-per-page formats printed to bank-ready layouts.

Order Manual

Personal Cheques (National-compatible)

Duplicate personal cheques printed to formats accepted by National Bank and other Canadian institutions.

Order Personal

CWB → National: Frequently asked questions

Will my CWB cheques still be accepted after the National Bank acquisition?

Yes — cheques printed to Payments Canada Standard 006 and with correct MICR typically continue to clear. If National Bank required any routing updates we will flag those in the proof and advise reprinting if necessary.

Do I need to order new cheques after CWB merged into National Bank?

Not always. If your existing cheques clear successfully they remain usable. New cheques are recommended when account or routing formats change or you prefer updated branding. We’ll confirm this in your proof.

How do I find my transit and institution numbers?

Use a void cheque or look in your online banking; transit is typically 5 digits and institution is 3 digits. Upload a void cheque when ordering and we’ll confirm the correct MICR string for National Bank compatibility.

How quickly can I reorder CWB/National cheques?

Express Reorder is available for many layouts; otherwise we print after proof approval and ship quickly across Canada.

Ready to order National Bank-compatible cheques?

Choose a format and we’ll confirm your proof to ensure MICR & layout match National Bank clearing rules.

Order National Bank Cheques ↻ Express Reorder

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