BMO’s main customer service line is 1-877-225-5266, available 24/7 for personal banking. BMO InvestorLine has a separate dedicated line at 1-888-776-6886 — worth knowing if your query is investment-account specific, as it connects directly to a brokerage agent rather than a general banking agent.
Main Contact Numbers
| Department | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Personal banking (general) | 1-877-225-5266 | 24/7 |
| From outside Canada/US | 1-416-867-6785 (collect) | 24/7 |
| Credit cards | 1-877-225-5266 | 24/7 |
| Lost / stolen debit card | 1-877-225-5266 | 24/7 |
| Lost / stolen credit card | 1-877-225-5266 | 24/7 |
| TDD/TTY (hearing impaired) | 1-800-689-6279 | Business hours |
Department-Specific Contacts
| Service | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMO InvestorLine | 1-888-776-6886 | Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM ET |
| BMO SmartFolio | 1-877-225-5266 | 24/7 |
| Mortgages | 1-877-225-5266 | 24/7 |
| Business banking | 1-877-262-5907 | Mon–Fri extended hours |
| BMO Ombudsman (escalations) | 1-800-371-2541 | Business hours |
| New to Canada program | 1-877-225-5266 | 24/7 |
Digital Support Channels
BMO App — Chat
The BMO mobile app includes a live chat function accessible from the app’s home screen. Chat agents can handle most routine enquiries: balances, transactions, e-Transfer issues, card management, and account questions. Chat availability extends beyond standard branch hours, making it useful for evenings and weekends.
BMO Online Banking — Secure Message
Send a secure message through BMO Online Banking for non-urgent, documentation-heavy enquiries. Appropriate for fee waiver requests, formal disputes, and questions that benefit from a written record. Response times are typically 1–2 business days.
Social Media
BMO’s @BMO handle and Facebook presence offer general guidance. Do not share personal account information through social media channels.
Branch Support
For complex transactions — wire transfers, safe deposit box access, certified cheques, mortgage applications, US dollar account setup, BMO InvestorLine account opening — visiting a branch with government-issued ID is most efficient.
Use the BMO branch locator at bmo.com or in the BMO app to find your nearest branch, confirm hours, and check available services. BMO’s multilingual branch staff in major cities can assist in French, Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, and other languages.
BMO InvestorLine Support
BMO InvestorLine is a separate platform from BMO personal banking and has its own dedicated support line:
| InvestorLine Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 1-888-776-6886 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET |
| Topics | Trades, account transfers, platform issues, registered account questions |
For account transfers to InvestorLine from another brokerage (RRSP or TFSA transfer-in), InvestorLine can initiate the process by phone or through the platform. Transfer fees charged by the outgoing institution are sometimes reimbursed — ask InvestorLine directly.
Complaint Escalation
| Step | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Front-line | 1-877-225-5266 | First contact for any issue |
| 2. BMO Ombudsman | 1-800-371-2541 | Internal escalation; dedicated resolution team |
| 3. OBSI | obsi.ca | Independent federal ombudsman; free service |
The BMO Ombudsman (step 2) is an internal but dedicated escalation path — more formal than repeating a front-line call. OBSI (step 3) is the external independent body and is the final step before regulatory complaint to FCAC.