Credit Checklist

Use the following checklist to make sure you have everything you need in order to get a credit card, Scotia Plan Loan, or ScotiaLine credit line:


Identification - two of the following valid pieces of ID:

  • Passport
  • Driver's licence
  • Identification card


Proof of Employment:

  • Employment letter
  • Salary slips/letters


Utility bill - one of the following, in your name with full address included:

  • Telephone bill
  • Cable bill
  • Electricity bill
  • Water bill


Summary of Assets and Liabilities:

  • Confirmation of existing loans and credit card debt including hire purchase balances
  • Confirmation of disclosed assets, savings


Purpose of Loan (Scotia Plan Loan, ScotiaLine) documents:

  • Invoice
  • Purchase agreement


Self-Employment documents:

  • Proof of self-employment e.g. filed income tax returns, financial statements for the last 6-12 months

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