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Open an RESP,
get $250

This spring, get a $250 bonus when you open an education savings plan. The earlier you start, the more you save for your child’s future.

Use promo code SPRING1. Hop to it!

Already have an RESP elsewhere? For a limited time, transfer your RESP to Embark and get a 2% bonus. Learn more

Mobile view of Embark’s RESP platform showing total savings, contribution options, and a successful withdrawal confirmation.

Children grow fast. Your RESP should too.

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$0

upfront cost to get started

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8 minutes

to open an RESP online

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18.33%

investment return in 2024⁶

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$12,800

in federal and provincial government grants

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Key benefits for you

  • Invest with confidence
    Our best-in-class RESP helps your investment grow early and keeps it safe as school gets closer.
  • Save on your terms
    Whether it’s every month or once a year, you set the schedule that works for you and your budget.
  • Automate your grants
    Government grants are our specialty. We handle everything, so your RESP gets up to $12,800 per child—automatically. Easy money!
  • Get the gift of education
    With just a click, loved ones can contribute to your child’s savings. No bank calls, no hassle. And only at Embark.
  • More than an RESP
    We have trusted partnerships for all your other needs.

Not all RESPs are created equal

At Embark, we do one thing, and we do it better than anyone else: helping you get the most out of your education savings. With a best-in-class RESP, no minimum contributions and automatic grant applications, we make saving for your child’s future simple, flexible and stress-free.

AdvantageEmbark5 big banks²
Time to open8 minutes1 hour³
Minimum investment$0More than $400⁴
Investment fees1.65%2.02%⁵
Glide path investment
Intelligent alerts
Personalized goals
RESP Gifting
Online withdrawals
Offers from our partners
4.5 star rating on Google reviews

Top choice of over 1 million Canadians

For over 60 years, we’ve helped fund post-secondary education for more than 850,000 students. Unlike traditional banks, we’re owned by a not-for-profit foundation that puts Canadian families first—reinvesting profits into scholarships to help even more students succeed.
  • Managing $6.5 billion in education savings
  • 850,000 children funded for Universities/College
  • 60 years of education savings expertise