Credit Unions in British Columbia
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Largest Credit Unions in British Columbia
(More than 500,000 members)
Coast Capital Savings is a Federal Credit Union. This means that they are federally regulated, with deposits insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). However, Coast Capital does not currently operate outside of BC. CCS was created out of a $3 billion merger in 2000 between Pacific Coast and Richmond Capital Savings Unions.
- Services: Everyday Banking, Mortgages, Loans, Investments, Insurance, Business Services
- Branches: 53
- Members: 535,000
- AUM: $25,200,000,000
| Lender | Term | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Fixed | 7.59% | ||
| 2-Year Fixed | 7.09% | ||
| 3-Year Fixed | 6.49% | ||
| 4-Year Fixed | 6.29% | ||
| 5-Year Fixed | 5.99% | ||
| 6-Year Fixed | 6.29% | ||
| 7-Year Fixed | 6.31% | ||
| 8-Year Fixed | 6.29% | ||
| 9-Year Fixed | 7.09% | ||
| 10-Year Fixed | 7.09% | ||
| 5-Year Variable | 6.79% | ||
* Rates are for informational purposes only and reflect the lowest rates available. Rates may change at anytime and may be applicable only to certain borrowers. Terms and conditions apply. | |||
Vancity is Canada's largest community credit union. in 1946, 14 Vancouver residents opened a credit union that would be open to any city resident. By the end of 1946, the credit union had $2,966 in assets.
- Services: Everyday Banking, Mortgages, Loans, Investments, Insurance, Business Services
- Branches: 59
- Members: 518,000
- AUM: $24,288,000,000
| Lender | Term | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5-Year Fixed | 8.09% | ||
| 1-Year Fixed | 7.49% | ||
| 2-Year Fixed | 7.09% | ||
| 3-Year Fixed | 6.70% | ||
| 4-Year Fixed | 6.59% | ||
| 5-Year Fixed | 5.76% | ||
| 7-Year Fixed | 6.39% | ||
| 10-Year Fixed | 7.19% | ||
| 5-Year Variable | 7.00% | ||
* Rates are for informational purposes only and reflect the lowest rates available. Rates may change at anytime and may be applicable only to certain borrowers. Terms and conditions apply. | |||
Other Credit Unions in British Columbia
| Name | History | Branch, Members & AUM |
|---|---|---|
First West Credit Union | First West was formed out of the 2010 merger of Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial. | 53 Branches, 229,000 Members and $12,036,000,000 AUM |
Prospera Credit Union | In 1943, fourteen members founded Edelweiss Credit Union with $58.50. | 27 Branches, 122,000 Members and $7,378,000,000 AUM |
Coastal Community Credit Union | CCCU was formed in 1945 under "Nanaimo & District Credit Union." It operated in a small office in the corner of a bicycle shop. | 24 Branches, 86,000 Members and $2,910,000,000 AUM |
Interior Savings Credit Union | Twenty members came together in 1939 to create ISCU. Their deposits totalled $96.50. | 21 Branches, 68,000 Members and $2,734,000,000 AUM |
Kootenay Savings Credit Union | Kootenay Savings was formed in 1969 by the amalgamation of three successful credit unions in Trail, Fruitvale and Castlegar, offering a greater spectrum of financial services to the three communities. | 11 Branches, 39,000 Members and $1,296,000,000 AUM |
Aldergrove Credit Union | Aldergrove Credit Union was started in 1954 by a group of farmers who were members of the Otter Farmers' Institute. | 6 Branches, 18,000 Members and $949,000,000 AUM |
Valley First Credit Union | VFCU was founded in 1947 as the Penticton and District Credit Union. However, in 1983, Valley First was established following a period of expansion through the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys. | 15 Branches |
Envision Credit Union | ECU was born in 2001 through the merger of Delta Credit Union and Heritage Savings Credit Union. In 2010, they merged with Valley First Credit Union to create First West Credit Union. | 21 Branches |
Integris Credit Union | Integris Credit Union was born in 2005 after the amalgamation of the Nechako Valley Credit Union, the Prince George Savings Credit Union and the Quesnel and District Credit Union. | 7 Branches, 28,000 Members and $832,000,000 AUM |
Sunshine Coast Credit Union | In 1941, A small group of neighbours came together to create the first financial institution on the lower Sunshine Coast. | 3 Branches, 18,000 Members and $816,000,000 AUM |
Northern Savings Credit Union | NSCU was founded in 1940. | 4 Branches, 15,000 Members and $696,000,000 AUM |
Community Savings Credit Union | CSCU was founded in 1944 by a small group of unionized workers. | 6 Branches, 13,000 Members and $592,000,000 AUM |
Khalsa Credit Union | KCU opened their first store in 1986 in Vancouver. Their mission was to serve Sikh members of the community. | 6 Branches, 19,000 Members and $538,000,000 AUM |
First Credit Union | First Credit Union began in 1939 in a tiny mill-town located on the West Coast of British Columbia. | 8 Branches, 12,000 Members and $526,000,000 AUM |
Sharon's Credit Union | Sharon's was founded in 1989 with 25 members and $100,000. | 5 Branches, 14,000 Members and $522,000,000 AUM |
North Peace Savings And Credit Union | N/A | 5 Branches, 12,000 Members and $473,000,000 AUM |
Bulkley Valley Credit Union | BVCU was founded in 1941 to serve members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons. | 4 Branches, 15,000 Members and $442,000,000 AUM |
East Kootenay Credit Union | EKCU was founded in 1950. | 4 Branches, 11,000 Members and $431,000,000 AUM |
VantageOne Credit Union | VantageOne was formed in 1944, when they opened their first branch in Vernon, BC. | 6 Branches, 11,000 Members and $393,000,000 AUM |
Williams Lake Credit Union | WLCU was first incorporated in 1952. | 3 Branches, 12,000 Members and $350,000,000 AUM |
Lakeview Credit Union | Lake View Credit Union was founded in 1943. | 3 Branches, 10,000 Members and $339,000,000 AUM |
Summerland Credit Union | Summerland Credit Union was founded in 1944. | 1 Branch, 8,000 Members and $338,000,000 AUM |
Nelson And District Credit Union | On November 14, 1950, ten residents signed an application to incorporate the NSCU. | 3 Branches and $281,000,000 AUM |
Grand Forks Credit Union | In August 1949, nineteen local people with little money and a lot of vision pooled their resources and joined together to apply for a credit union charter. | 1 Branch and $277,000,000 AUM |
Ladysmith Credit Union | LCU has been part of the Ladysmith community since the Credit Union was established in 1944. | 4 Branches and $218,000,000 AUM |
Revelstoke Credit Union | RCU was founded in 1953 with $35 in assets. | 1 Branch, 5,000 Members and $200,000,000 AUM |
Columbia Valley Credit Union | CVCU was established in 1955. | 1 Branch and $194,000,000 AUM |
Spruce Credit Union | On January 1, 2022, Spruce Credit Union will merge with Interior Savings Credit Union. | 2 Branches, 7,000 Members and $189,000,000 AUM |
Osoyoos Credit Union | OCU opened in 1946 and has been serving its members ever since. | 1 Branch |
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