Wealthsimple Match Campaign

This is a time-limited promotion - deposits or transfers made outside the promotional period below are not eligible. To register, visit wealthsimple.com/match

What is the Promotion?

The Wealthsimple Match Campaign (the “Promotion”) is open to Wealthsimple clients who transfer eligible investment accounts or cryptocurrencies into their Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing, Managed Investing or Crypto account from February 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. ET to February 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Promotional Period”). Wealthsimple will grant a cash bonus equivalent to 0.5% of the value of the eligible transferred assets. To be eligible, investment account transfers and cryptocurrency transfers must be from a third party not affiliated with Wealthsimple and received by Wealthsimple by April 30, 2024.

Client-initiated deposits, transfers from entities affiliated with Wealthsimple, transfers to Wealthsimple Save and Cash accounts, and other non-institutional transfers, included but not limited to direct deposits, or funds received via electronic transfers will not be considered a Qualifying Transfer.

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Reward

The reward is calculated based on cumulative eligible transfers made that have also satisfied the Promotion requirement. For example, if a client has a net funding amount of $100,000, they will receive a $500 bonus ($100,000 * 0.5%).

Transfers must be received from a third party not affiliated with Wealthsimple to be eligible. Eligibility for the Reward will be calculated based on cumulative investment account transfers and cryptocurrency transfers into your Wealthsimple Managed Investing, Self-Directed Investing, and/or Crypto accounts less withdrawals, e-transfers, and transfers out made from any Wealthsimple account throughout the Promotional Period.

For example, if you transfer $80,000 into your Wealthsimple Managed Investing RRSP, transfer $20,000 into your Self-Directed Investing account from another institution and withdraw $3,000 from your Cash account during the Promotional Period, the net deposit amount used to determine eligibility for the Reward would be $97,000.

Who can Qualify?

You are only eligible to receive the Reward if you:

• Have a Wealthsimple account in good standing at the time of participation;
• Are a legal resident of Canada;
• Are the age of majority, or older, in your province/territory of residence at the time of participation;
• Register for the offer between February 1, 2024 and February 29, 2024. by clicking "Register now" in the email, push notification, in-app message, home page or another advertising channel, and complete the linked registration form;
• Transfer an eligible investment account or cryptocurrency from a third party not affiliated with Wealthsimple to a corresponding Wealthsimple account; and
• Otherwise meet our eligibility requirements.

You only need to activate the offer once. Eligible transfers must be made between February 1, 2024 and February 29, 2024.

This Bonus is non-transferrable, and cannot be applied retroactively. The Bonus remains subject to change, at Wealthsimple’s sole discretion. The Promotion cannot be combined with other offers or promotion codes other than the Direct Deposit Incentive and the Base Bonus of the Wealthsimple Referral Bonus Promotion. Limit 1 Promotion participation per Client.

When will I get my bonus?

The bonus will be paid out on or before May 1st, 2024.

All transfers must be initiated during the Promotional Period and must be completed by April 30th, 2024 to be eligible.

Terms & Conditions

2024 Wealthsimple Match Campaign (the “Promotion”)

This Promotion is sponsored by Wealthsimple Technologies Inc. (together with its affiliates  “Wealthsimple”). 

Promotion Period. From February 1, 2024 at 12:01AM ET to February 29, 2024 at 11:59PM ET (the “Promotion Period”).

Eligibility. To be eligible for the Promotion, the person must:

• be a new or existing Wealthsimple account user, with all Wealthsimple accounts in good standing at the time of participation;
• be a legal resident of Canada;
• be the age of majority, or older, in their province/territory of residence at the time of participation; and
• meet the requirements set out below.

(the “Client”)

Qualifying Transfer. To participate in the Promotion, eligible Client must perform all of the following during the Promotion Period: (i) register for the Promotion via either (a) the Promotion survey, (b) the Wealthsimple app, or (c) the Wealthsimple registration page, (ii) have a Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing, Managed Investing, or Crypto account (each a “Wealthsimple Account”), and (iii) initiate a qualified institutional transfer or crypto transfer from their existing investment account at a Canadian investment institution other than Wealthsimple to a Wealthsimple Account (a “Qualifying Transfer”). Please refer to https://wsim.co/transfer-account for more details on account transfer types. For greater certainty, Client-initiated deposits, transfers from entities affiliated with Wealthsimple, transfers to Wealthsimple Save and Cash accounts, and other non-institutional transfers, including but not limited to direct deposits, or funds received via electronic transfers will not be considered a Qualifying Transfer. Any transfer must be received on or before April 30, 2024 to be eligible as a Qualifying Transfer.

If the Client’s Wealthsimple Account is a Spousal RRSP or a joint account where there is a primary and secondary account holder, only the primary account holder will be considered the Client for the purpose of this Promotion, and any transfers to the Wealthsimple Account made by the secondary account holder will count towards the Net Funding Amount (as defined below) for the primary account holder. For greater certainty, the secondary account holder will not be eligible for a Bonus (as defined below).
There are no fees associated with the creation of a Wealthsimple Account. A Client can open a Wealthsimple Account by visiting https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca and following the instructions on how to create an account. Further details on transferring an account to Wealthsimple can be found at https://wsim.co/transfer-account. 

Wealthsimple reserves the right to exclude the Client from participating in the Promotion if Wealthsimple suspects fraudulent or abusive behaviour, gaming of the system, inappropriate, offensive or derogatory language or information or a violation of these terms, including, but not limited to, Client making a large withdrawal, as determined by Wealthsimple in its sole discretion, prior to participating into the Promotion in order to receive a larger Bonus.

Transfer Fee from External Institutions. There may be fees charged by an institution outside of Wealthsimple for the transfer of the Client’s account(s) to Wealthsimple. Wealthsimple will reimburse the first transfer fee from an institution up to $150 if the Client’s Qualifying Transfer is equal to or greater than $5,000. For transfers less than $100,000, a reimbursement request must be properly and successfully submitted. Further details on reimbursement requests can be found at https://wsim.co/fee-reimbursement. 

Cash Bonus. The cash bonus (the “Bonus”) is calculated based on 0.5% of the market value of the cumulative Qualifying Transfers less withdrawals during the Promotion Period (a “Net Funding Amount”). The market value of the Net Funding Amount is calculated as at the date to which Wealthsimple receives a Qualifying Transfer, net of any applicable fees, including but not limited to, transfer fees and foreign exchange fees. Where a Qualifying Transfer is in US currency, the Bonus will be calculated based on the market value at the exchange rate as at the date to which Wealthsimple receives the Qualifying Transfer. 

Application of Bonus. The Bonus will be applied to the Client’s Wealthsimple account(s) on or before May 1, 2024. All Wealthsimple account(s) must be in good standing at the time the Bonus is applied. If the Client has more than one funded account at the time the Bonus is applied, it will be applied in the following order of priority:

1. Wealthsimple Cash account
2. Non-registered or personal Wealthsimple Managed Investing account
3. Non-registered or personal Wealthsimple Self-directed Investing account
4. Wealthsimple Crypto account
5. Wealthsimple Managed Investing TFSA account
6. Wealthsimple Self-directed Investing TFSA account
7. Wealthsimple Managed Investing RRSP account
8. Wealthsimple Self-directed Investing RRSP account

If the Bonus is deposited into a Managed Investing account, the Bonus will be automatically invested in a Managed Investing portfolio within 3 business days in accordance with the Client’s assigned risk level. The risk level can be changed by the Client, and confirmed with an advisor as necessary, at any time.

If the account to which the Bonus will be applied is an RRSP or TFSA account, the Bonus will not be counted towards the Client’s contribution room. Tax implications on the Bonus’ withdrawal apply depending on the account. Clients should contact their personal tax advisor if they require tax advice.

Limit one (1) Bonus per Client. This Bonus is non-transferrable, and cannot be applied retroactively. The Bonus remains subject to change, at Wealthsimple’s sole discretion. The Promotion cannot be combined with other offers or promotion codes other than the Direct Deposit Incentive and the Base Bonus of the Wealthsimple Referral Bonus Promotion. For greater certainty, only the qualified referring individual will be eligible to receive the Additional Bonus of the Wealthsimple Referral Bonus Promotion. The Client who signed for an eligible Wealthsimple account based on the referral will only receive the Base Bonus.

Wealthsimple will send a confirmation e-mail to the Client within twenty-four (24) hours of Promotion registration, five (5) business days of a Qualifying Transfer being received by Wealthsimple, and within twenty-four (24) hours of the Bonus being applied in accordance with these terms and conditions. In the event a Client has an enquiry about their eligibility after their Qualifying Transfer and Bonus, the Client will have until July 30, 2024 (the “Bonus Enquiry Deadline”) to contact the Wealthsimple Client Support team. Any enquiry after the Bonus Enquiry Deadline will not be accepted and any relevant Qualifying Transfers may be deemed ineligible. Wealthsimple assumes no responsibility or liability for the Client’s failure to contact Wealthsimple before the Bonus Enquiry Deadline.

Currency. All currency shown in these terms and conditions are in Canadian dollars.

Hold Period. Unless specified herein, Clients who receive a Bonus may not spend or otherwise remove funds more than the equivalent of 5% of the (i) cumulative balance of the Client’s Wealthsimple account(s) as at the start date of the Promotion and (ii) cumulative Net Funding Amount from of their Wealthsimple account(s) (“Removal”) for 365 days from the end of the Promotion Period or the Bonus may be deducted from the Wealthsimple account to which the Bonus was applied to, from their final withdrawal amount, or otherwise recovered by Wealthsimple. Transfers between the Client’s own Wealthsimple account(s), withdrawals from the Home Buyers’ Plan or First Home Savings Account for the purpose of purchasing a home, annual mandatory minimum withdrawals from Life Income Fund or Registered Retirement Income Fund, and/or negative fluctuations in the Net Funding Amount solely due to market conditions are not considered Removal. Withdrawals on any profits, dividends, interests or benefits otherwise derived from the Net Funding Amount will be considered a Removal.

Release. By participating in the promotion, the Client assumes all risk of injury, illness, disease, death, or any other damage which may arise in connection with their participation in the Promotion. Without limiting the foregoing, client hereby: (a) forever releases and discharges Wealthsimple and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, related and associated entities and employees, directors, officers, suppliers, agents, sponsors and administrators of each (collectively, the “Releasees”), from and against any and all claims, actions, costs, liabilities, judgments, damages, obligations, losses, penalties, and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) in any way arising directly or indirectly out of any injury, loss, or damage that Client may suffer as a result of, or in connection with the participation in the Promotion or any promotion-related activity, including the posting of the Bonus in their Wealthsimple account and subsequent use of the Bonus; and (b) indemnifies, defends and holds harmless the Releasees from and against any and all damages, loss and expenses, including legal fees, which may be suffered directly or indirectly by reason of the Client’s own negligence or willful misconduct during or in connection with the participation in the Promotion.

General. Wealthsimple reserves the right to amend, withdraw or restrict the promotion at any time without notice. Wealthsimple is the sole arbiter of these rules and any other issue arising under the promotion. If Wealthsimple suspects fraudulent or abusive behaviour, gaming of the system, inappropriate, offensive or derogatory language or information or a violation of these terms, Wealthsimple reserves the right to remove all promotions from the Wealthsimple account(s) and take any other action it deems appropriate including, but not limited to, removing the Bonus or closing the Wealthsimple account(s). This Promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer, unless specified herein. An invitation to participate in this promotion does not provide assurance that you will be accepted as a customer of Wealthsimple. This offer is only valid for individuals in the location cited above that otherwise meet our eligibility requirements. Our standard terms (https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/legal/terms) relating to your use of Wealthsimple and any agreements that apply to your Wealthsimple account(s) each apply and are not affected in any way by this offer.

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