Business Jumpstart™ Savings account

Earn, save and give back.

No monthly account fee.

Key features.

All our best rates.

Get our best posted daily savings interest rates with progressive rates that pay you more as your balance grows, with no minimum balance requirement.

Deposits that make a difference.

Your deposits go to people and businesses making positive change in your community.

Free online transfers and anytime access.

Enjoy the convenience of free online transfers and access your funds whenever you need them.

The right fit if:

  • You want your money to have a positive impact
  • You want to put aside funds to operate and grow your business
  • You want access to your funds anytime while earning a competitive interest rate

Account details.

Account includes:
  • ATM deposits and transfers
  • In-branch and Member Services Centre deposits
  • Night deposits
  • Mobile, online or phone banking
  • Pre-authorized credit
  • Vancity enviro™ Visa* Account bill payment

No monthly account fee

Fee for in-branch and Member Services Centre transactions:
  • Withdrawals, transfers and bill payments

$5 per transaction

Fee for electronic transactions:
  • Direct debit card transactions
  • Cheque clearing/pre-authorized payments
  • ATM withdrawals

$5 per transaction
 

Fee for requesting or sending an Interac e-Transfer®

$0.90 per transaction
 

Fees for transactions over your limit will be accumulated monthly and charged at month end as one amount. Electronic transactions§ do not include Interac e-Transfers®. See the Business Service Charge Bulletin for a complete description of account fees.

Interest rates.

You can earn more with progressive interest rates. Once you reach the tier cap — the more you deposit, the more you earn.

$0 - $24,999.99

1.35%

$25,000 - $99,999.99

1.65%

$100,000 - $249,999.99

1.90%

$250,000 - $499,999.99

2.15%

$500,000 - $999,999.99

2.35%

$1,000,000.00 - $1,999,999.99

2.45%

$2,000,000.00 - $4,999,999.99

2.55%

$5,000,000.00+

2.90%

Interest is calculated daily on a tiered, progressive basis and paid monthly as simple interest. Rates and tiers may change without notice.§ See the Business Service Charge Bulletin for a complete description of account fees.

As a member, you can count on:

  • Chequing services for everyday banking, like cheque deposits, bills payments, debit purchases, money transfers and ATM withdrawals
  • Your deposits in this account are 100% protected by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (CUDIC)
  • A local account manager to meet your unique needs
  • Your deposits helping local green builders, community revitalizers, local entrepreneurs and job creators

Ready? Set up is easy.

If this account sounds like a good fit for you, we’ll guide you through these steps.

1

It starts with a call.

We’ll connect you with a branch account manager to better understand your business needs.

Book a call

2

Then we’ll meet in person.

You’ll come in to the branch for the legal stuff. To prepare for your appointment, fill out and bring the forms for your business type.

Find your forms

3

Finally, we’ll take care of the rest.

We’ll set up your account and get you up and running in no time.

Already a member?

Reach out to your account manager directly to open this account. If you’re not sure who that is, book a phone appointment.

New to Vancity?

Choose a time that works for you, and one of our business account managers will call you.

Tools to build your business.