No minimum balance is required to open this account or to recieve the promotional interest rate. You must apply to become a new Personal Member with Vancity and hold a minimum of $5 of membership shares.
Lock in an extra 3.60% on top of the posted regular rate when you become a member and open a Jumpstart™ High Interest Savings account.¹ Access inclusive banking, great returns, and support your local community.
Become a member and open a Jumpstart™ High Interest Savings account
Simply open an account online in as little as 5 minutes and be more than a customer, be an owner at our credit union.
Earn the promotional rate for 90 days
Claim today’s bonus rate when you open the account within 30 days of being a member. Continue earning regular rates automatically after your first 90-days with the account ends.
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Is there a minimum balance required to obtain this rate?
No minimum balance is required to open this account or to recieve the promotional interest rate. You must apply to become a new Personal Member with Vancity and hold a minimum of $5 of membership shares.
Can I get this rate if I am already a member?
This promotional rate is only available to new members who join Vancity and applies only during the first 30 calendar days of the personal membership account opening.
See savings rate offer for existing members
For how long is this promotional rate valid?
New members are eligible to receive the promotional rate for 90 days from the date of joining Vancity. At the end of this period, the rate will automatically convert to a regular High Interest Savings Account rate.
Can I open more than one high interest savings account?
Yes, you may open multiple Jumpstart High Interest Savings accounts however, only the first one will qualify for the promotional rate. Additional conditions apply.
Are there any restrictions or penalties on this account?
You can deposit or withdraw as normal with no restrictions aside from standard deposit hold limits. The bonus rate will only be paid on a maximum balance of $500k.
Can this promotion be used with a TFSA, RRSP or any other registered investments?
No, this account is for non-registered investments only.
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¹ This offer is only available to new members opening their first Eligible Jumpstart Account. Eligible Jumpstart Accounts will earn a Promotional Intro Interest rate on Eligible Funds up to $500,000 for 90 calendar days from the date the account is opened. The Promotional Intro Interest Rate is a combination of the Bonus Intro rate plus the Regular Interest Rate. All interest is calculated on the closing daily balance in an account and paid monthly. Interest rates quoted are per annum simple interest. Interest is earned in the currency of the account. Regular Interest Rate is subject to change without prior notice. View Terms & Conditions for full offer details.