[CA] RBC won’t issue reference letter for RFP

Banking

I’m currently preparing a submission for a software consulting–related RFP, and one of the mandatory requirements is to provide a reference letter from a financial institution.

I bank with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), but they’ve told me they no longer issue reference letters. Instead, they provided a stamped screenshot showing my account balance from online banking.

Has anyone run into a similar situation?

Do you think a stamped bank balance screenshot would typically be accepted in place of a formal reference letter for an RFP? Or should I push back and try to escalate within the bank for an official letter?

Would really appreciate hearing about others’ experiences or suggestions on how to handle this.

Posted Feb 21, 2026, 5:38 PM UTC

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