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Student & youth banking

Life’s expensive. Banking with purpose is free.

Every deposit, purchase, and account you open helps fund change. So while you’re doing your best, we do our best to make sure your money works hard for you and your community.

A difference you can see.

You already make thoughtful choices about what you buy and who you support. We put those same values to work with your banking.

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Everyone belongs

Supporting inclusive banking for LGBTQIA2S+.

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More affordable homes

Accelerating thousands of affordable homes.

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A more inclusive future

Banking accessible to all people.

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A healthier planet

Funding environmental initiatives with every tap.

festival-full

Everyone belongs

Supporting inclusive banking for LGBTQIA2S+.

neighborhood

More affordable homes

Accelerating thousands of affordable homes.

piggyback

A more inclusive future

Banking accessible to all people.

Hike

A healthier planet

Funding environmental initiatives with every tap.

festival-full

Everyone belongs

Supporting inclusive banking for LGBTQIA2S+.

neighborhood

More affordable homes

Accelerating thousands of affordable homes.

piggyback

A more inclusive future

Banking accessible to all people.

Hike

A healthier planet

Funding environmental initiatives with every tap.

festival-full

Everyone belongs

Supporting inclusive banking for LGBTQIA2S+.

neighborhood

More affordable homes

Accelerating thousands of affordable homes.

piggyback

A more inclusive future

Banking accessible to all people.

Hike

A healthier planet

Funding environmental initiatives with every tap.

festival-full

Everyone belongs

Supporting inclusive banking for LGBTQIA2S+.

neighborhood

More affordable homes

Accelerating thousands of affordable homes.

piggyback

A more inclusive future

Banking accessible to all people.

Hike

A healthier planet

Funding environmental initiatives with every tap.

festival-full

Everyone belongs

Supporting inclusive banking for LGBTQIA2S+.

neighborhood

More affordable homes

Accelerating thousands of affordable homes.

piggyback

A more inclusive future

Banking accessible to all people.

Hike

A healthier planet

Funding environmental initiatives with every tap.

Get up to $200 when you start banking with Vancity.

Spend, save, borrow, and invest while making a difference.

Savings account earning up to 4.60%

For short-term saving

For limited time, earn a higher rate with no minimum account balance and no monthly fee. Terms and conditions apply.

Student line of credit up to $5,000

For building credit and emergencies

An easy way to strengthen your credit score and have quick access to lending if you need it. Free to have, only pay when in use.

Action plan for your spending and investing

Take your money to the next level

Find out whether you should be using your TFSA or RRSP, when you should start investing, and actions to manage debt. Our pros build tailored plans for your finances.

Enter to win

Win 1 of 5 student prizes.

Enter for a chance to win tech, wellness, and everyday essentials for student life.

How impact is made.

Ever wonder what happens to your money when you’re not using it? Deposits help make lending possible. That’s true at most financial institutions.


What makes Vancity different is what we choose to support. We work to back businesses and initiatives that align with our members’ values and help create positive social and environmental impact in our communities.​‌

Lending is just one example. We also:

Start making a difference today by banking at a place made by and for change-makers.

We’re coming to a campus near you!

Vancity is coming to campus for real-talk about money, community, and how your financial choices can support both. Ask a financial advisor anything, no appointment needed, and play Spin & Win for a chance to take home local prizes.

Resources for wherever student life takes you.