GIC’s & Term Deposits

A term deposit or GIC is an investment to help you save for the future and help you achieve your financial goals.

Deposit Services

Did you know that you can open a term or GIC on its own or within a credit union share or registered product for a tax-sheltered benefit? Choose from a variety of options such as a TFSA, RRSP, RESP, RDSP, or Equity A and C Share for your cashable, non-redeemable or market linked term deposits/guaranteed investment certificates.

Cashable & Redeemable Terms/GICs
Non-Redeemable Terms/GICs
Market (index) Linked Term Deposits
US Dollar Term Deposits
Credit Union Shares
Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
Deposit Insurance

Cashable & Redeemable Terms/GICs

A cashable or redeemable term deposit / GIC allows you to redeem your term at any time. This investment product typically sees a lower rate of return than non-redeemable products as members may cash out the term before its maturity.

Details:

$500 minimum balance; $100 minimum balance for junior members
Variable rate options available. Requires no minimum balance. Interest is earned daily and paid semi-annually on June 30th and Dec 31st.
Interest paid annually (except on terms less than 1 year, paid at maturity)
Monthly interest available at a reduced rate (annual terms only)

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Non-Redeemable Terms/GICs

Non-Redeemable term deposits typically have higher interest rates than cashable / redeemable, however, unlike the latter investment vehicle, there is a penalty for withdrawing early and the penalty may vary depending on the length of the investment term.

Benefits include:

$500 minimum balance; $100 minimum balance for junior members
Higher interest rates than cashable/redeemable terms
Interest paid annually (except on terms less than 1 year, paid at maturity)
Monthly interest available at a reduced rate (annual terms only)

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Market (index) Linked Term Deposits

Index-Linked Term Deposits allow you to diversify your investments by allocating your funds in stocks, bonds and cash equivalents without risking your principal investment. This is a Canadian investment that is linked to the Toronto 60 Index. Because term deposit rates have been low, index-linked term deposits are an attractive way to enhance potential returns while ensuring that the initial investment remains secure. These term deposits are available for fixed terms of 3 or 5 years. No management fees or commissions are applied.

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US Dollar Term Deposits

Along with our US Dollar chequing accounts, we also offer a wide range of term deposits dealing in US Dollars.

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Credit Union Shares

Membership shares allow you to invest in your member-owned credit union. Shares are an opportunity to earn higher returns, diversify your portfolio, and capitalize on a low-risk investment. Choose from Class A or Class C Share options.

Membership Shares (Class A)

Minimum $5 contribution
Maximum* $1,000 shares per member
Not guaranteed under Credit Union Deposit Insurance

Membership Shares (Class C)

Maximum* $50,000 Investment Shares per member
Not guaranteed under Credit Union Deposit Insurance
Redemptions restricted

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Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

Interested in investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds? Book an appointment with our Investment Advisors through Integris Financial Planning.

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Deposit Insurance

B.C. Credit Union Deposits are 100% guaranteed by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. Note that credit union shares are not covered by the 100% deposit guarantee.