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Members can purchase our most popular term deposits in online banking or the mobile app. If you have questions, prefer to open an account with an advisor, or don't bank with us yet, book an appointment today.
Competitive interest rate with easy access to your funds.
REDEEMABLE AFTER 30 DAYS | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-08-19 |
Rate |
---|---|
12-month cashable |
2.28
|
Guaranteed growth with an escalating rate.
REDEEMABLE ANY TIME | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-08-19 |
Rate |
---|---|
Step-Up® 6Plus6 - first 6 months |
0.75
|
Step-Up® 6Plus6 - second 6 months |
4.79
|
Step-Up® 6Plus6 - average rate |
2.77
|
Step-Up® 9Plus9 - first 9 months |
0.75
|
Step-Up® 9Plus9 - second 9 months |
4.89
|
Step-Up® 9Plus9 - average rate |
2.82
|
Step-Up® 18Plus18 - first 18 months |
0.75
|
Step-Up® 18Plus18 - second 18 months |
4.99
|
Step-Up® 18Plus18 - average rate |
2.87
|
Prime-linked term deposit that can take advantage of potential increases in the Prime Rate.
REDEEMABLE ON ANNIVERSARY | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-03-13 |
Rate |
---|---|
PRIMECONNECT® (3 year) |
3.70
|
Competitive interest rates for less than 1 year terms.
NON-REDEEMABLE | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-06-27 |
Rate |
---|---|
30-59 days |
0.45
|
60-89 days |
2.16
|
90-119 days |
2.16
|
120-179 days |
2.16
|
180-269 days |
2.64
|
270-364 days |
2.64
|
Competitive interest rates for 1 year and longer terms.
NON-REDEEMABLE TERM DEPOSITS | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-08-19 |
Rate |
---|---|
1 year |
3.04
|
2 year |
3.21
|
3 year |
3.23
|
4 year |
3.26
|
5 year |
3.29
|
Market-linked term deposit with a guaranteed minimum return and the potential to earn more.
WINWIN EARTHLINK™ MARKET-LINKED GIC | NON-REDEEMABLE | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED/BUSINESS Rates Effective: 2025-07-22 |
Rate |
---|---|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (3 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (3 year) |
18.00
|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (5 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (5 year) |
35.00
|
WINWIN® FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKET-LINKED GIC | NON-REDEEMABLE | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED/BUSINESS Rates Effective: 2025-07-22 |
Rate |
---|---|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (3 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (3 year) |
24.00
|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (5 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (5 year) |
40.00
|
Earn interest on your U.S. Dollar funds at a guaranteed rate.
NON-REDEEMABLE | NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2023-04-27 |
Rate |
---|---|
30-59 days |
0.05
|
60-89 days |
0.10
|
90-119 days |
0.15
|
120-179 days |
0.20
|
180-269 days |
0.25
|
270-364 days |
0.30
|
Term rates are subject to change without notice. Interest rates are per annum. Interest compounds annually. Terms and conditions apply.
winwin market-linked GIC minimum guaranteed annual interest rate is paid out annually and does not compound. This product has a ceiling that determines the maximum return you may receive at maturity. Terms and conditions apply.
PRIMECONNECT® interest rate is per annum and is linked to the First West Credit Union prime rate.
Competitive interest rate with easy access to your funds.
REDEEMABLE AFTER 30 DAYS | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-08-19 |
Rate |
---|---|
12-month cashable |
2.28
|
Guaranteed growth with an escalating rate.
REDEEMABLE ANY TIME | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-08-19 |
Rate |
---|---|
Step-Up® 6Plus6 - first 6 months |
0.75
|
Step-Up® 6Plus6 - second 6 months |
4.79
|
Step-Up® 6Plus6 - average rate |
2.77
|
Step-Up® 9Plus9 - first 9 months |
0.75
|
Step-Up® 9Plus9 - second 9 months |
4.89
|
Step-Up® 9Plus9 - average rate |
2.82
|
Step-Up® 18Plus18 - first 18 months |
0.75
|
Step-Up® 18Plus18 - second 18 months |
4.99
|
Step-Up® 18Plus18 - average rate |
2.87
|
Prime-linked term deposit that can take advantage of potential increases in the Prime Rate.
REDEEMABLE ON ANNIVERSARY | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-03-13 |
Rate |
---|---|
PRIMECONNECT® (3 year) |
3.70
|
Competitive interest rates for less than 1 year terms.
NON-REDEEMABLE | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-06-27 |
Rate |
---|---|
30-59 days |
0.45
|
60-89 days |
2.16
|
90-119 days |
2.16
|
120-179 days |
2.16
|
180-269 days |
2.64
|
270-364 days |
2.64
|
Competitive interest rates for 1 year and longer terms.
NON-REDEEMABLE TERM DEPOSITS | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2025-08-19 |
Rate |
---|---|
1 year |
3.04
|
2 year |
3.21
|
3 year |
3.23
|
4 year |
3.26
|
5 year |
3.29
|
Market-linked term deposit with a guaranteed minimum return and the potential to earn more.
WINWIN EARTHLINK™ MARKET-LINKED GIC | NON-REDEEMABLE | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED/BUSINESS Rates Effective: 2025-07-22 |
Rate |
---|---|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (3 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (3 year) |
18.00
|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (5 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (5 year) |
35.00
|
WINWIN® FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKET-LINKED GIC | NON-REDEEMABLE | REGISTERED/NON-REGISTERED/BUSINESS Rates Effective: 2025-07-22 |
Rate |
---|---|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (3 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (3 year) |
24.00
|
Minimum guaranteed annual rate (5 year) |
0.50
|
Maximum potential cumulative return (5 year) |
40.00
|
Earn interest on your U.S. Dollar funds at a guaranteed rate.
NON-REDEEMABLE | NON-REGISTERED Rates Effective: 2023-04-27 |
Rate |
---|---|
30-59 days |
0.05
|
60-89 days |
0.10
|
90-119 days |
0.15
|
120-179 days |
0.20
|
180-269 days |
0.25
|
270-364 days |
0.30
|
First West Credit Union Prime Rates Rates Effective: 2025-03-13 |
Rate |
---|---|
Prime |
4.95
|
US Prime |
8.25
|
Rate subject to change without notice.
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