Tangerine’s institution number is 614 and the standard transit number for direct deposit and electronic payments is 80001. Unlike the Big Five banks, which have hundreds or thousands of branch-specific transit numbers, Tangerine is an online bank with no branch network — all clients effectively use the same transit number.
To set up direct deposit or CRA payment routing, generate a void cheque image from the Tangerine app — this is the most reliable method and includes your unique account number alongside the transit and institution numbers.
Tangerine Routing Numbers at a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution number | 614 |
| Transit number | 80001 |
| 9-digit EFT format | 0-80001-614 |
| SWIFT / BIC | INGDCATT |
| Parent institution | Scotiabank (002) — do NOT use for Tangerine |
The 9-Digit EFT Format
Canadian payroll and government systems sometimes require a 9-digit routing number rather than separate institution and transit fields. The format is:
0 + [5-digit transit] + [3-digit institution]
For Tangerine:
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Leading zero | 0 |
| Transit number | 80001 |
| Institution number | 614 |
| 9-digit result | 080001614 |
Some payroll systems expect hyphens: 0-80001-614. Both formats represent the same routing information.
How to Find Your Tangerine Account Number and Void Cheque
Your Tangerine account number (distinct from the transit and institution numbers) is required to direct deposits to your specific account. To find it:
- Log in to the Tangerine app or tangerine.ca
- Select your Chequing Account
- Tap or click Account Details
- Select Void Cheque or Direct Deposit Form
- Download or share the image — it contains transit (80001), institution (614), and your account number pre-filled
The void cheque image is the recommended method for providing banking details to employers, CRA, or payroll providers. Manually reading and entering numbers introduces transcription error risk.
Direct Deposit: CRA and Employer Setup
CRA direct deposit (tax refunds, CCB, GST/HST credit):
- Log in to My CRA Account at canada.ca/my-cra-account
- Go to Direct deposit under Profile
- Select Bank and enter: Transit 80001, Institution 614, Account number (from your app)
- Or upload the void cheque image if the system supports it
Employer payroll:
- Provide the HR/payroll department with the void cheque image from your Tangerine app
- Some payroll systems require the 9-digit format: 080001614 (no spaces or hyphens) or 0-80001-614
OAS / CPP (Service Canada):
- Set up at My Service Canada Account at canada.ca
- Same fields: Transit 80001, Institution 614, your Tangerine account number
Tangerine vs Scotiabank: Separate Institution Numbers
A common point of confusion for Tangerine clients: Tangerine is owned by Scotiabank, but they are separate institutions with separate institution numbers.
| Feature | Tangerine | Scotiabank |
|---|---|---|
| Institution number | 614 | 002 |
| Transit numbers | 80001 (one number) | Many (branch-specific) |
| ATM network | Shared (Scotiabank ATMs) | Own network |
| Accounts interchangeable | No | No |
| Branch banking | Scotiabank branch tellers for cash deposits only | Full branch banking |
Do not use Scotiabank’s institution number (002) for Tangerine direct deposits or e-Transfers. The payment will not reach your Tangerine account.
Incoming International Wire Transfers to Tangerine
To receive an international wire transfer into your Tangerine account, provide the sender with:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Bank name | Tangerine Bank |
| SWIFT / BIC | INGDCATT |
| Bank address | 3389 Steeles Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2H 0A1 |
| Account holder name | Your legal name as registered with Tangerine |
| Account number | Your Tangerine account number (from app) |
Tangerine does not maintain USD accounts. Incoming USD wires will be converted to CAD at Tangerine’s exchange rate, which includes a spread. For frequent USD receipts, a USD account at a Big Five bank is a more efficient arrangement.