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 meaning they operate across Canada. 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: 45
- Members: 603,045
- Assets: $21,941,853,000
Insured
Insurable
Uninsurable
Posted
| Lender | Term | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Year Fixed | 3.99% | ||
| 5-Year Variable | 4.14% | ||
* 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 on the basis of assets. 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: 52
- Members: 570,587
- Assets: $28,360,107,000
Insured
Insurable
Uninsurable
Posted
| Lender | Term | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Month Fixed | 6.09% | ||
| 1-Year Fixed | 5.09% | ||
| 2-Year Fixed | 4.09% | ||
| 3-Year Fixed | 4.04% | ||
| 4-Year Fixed | 4.24% | ||
| 5-Year Fixed | 4.14% | ||
| 7-Year Fixed | 4.97% | ||
| 10-Year Fixed | 5.29% | ||
| 5-Year Variable | 4.55% | ||
* 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 |
|---|---|---|
Beem Credit Union | Beem Credit Union is the second largest provincially regulated credit union in BC. This new credit union is a result of the merger of Interior Savings and Gulf & Fraser Credit Union as of January 1, 2024. BlueShore Financial merged into it on January 1, 2025. | 66 Branches, 193,000 Members and $14,000,000,000 (estimated) Assets |
Coast Capital Savings (Coopérative de crédit fédérale Coast Capital Savings) | CCS was created out of a $3 billion merger in 2000 between Pacific Coast and Richmond Capital Savings Unions. | 45 Branches, 603,045 Members and $21,941,853,000 Assets |
First West Credit Union | First West was formed out of the 2010 merger of Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial. | 45 Branches, 283,000 Members and $14,262,840,000 Assets |
Prospera Credit Union | In 1943, fourteen members founded Edelweiss Credit Union with $58.50. | 24 Branches, 120,000 Members and $10,531,880,000 Assets |
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, 120,000 Members and $3,400,211,000 Assets |
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, 38,000 Members and $1,707,283,000 Assets |
Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union | The credit union was founded in Salmon Arm in 1946. | 5 Branches, 20,000 Members and $1,054,978,000 Assets |
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, 17,000 Members and $966,379,692 Assets |
Community Savings Credit Union | CSCU was founded in 1944 by a small group of unionized workers. | 7 Branches, 15,000 Members and $921,783,559 Assets |
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. | 9 Branches, 27,000 Members and $900,000,000 Assets |
Khalsa Credit Union | KCU opened their first store in 1986 in Vancouver. Their mission was to serve Sikh members of the community. | 6 Branches, 23,630 Members and $820,972,295 Assets |
Northern Savings Credit Union | NSCU was founded in 1940. | 2 Branches, 17,000 Members and $796,953,998 Assets |
StellerVista Credit Union | East Kootenay CU and Heritage CU merged to form StellerVista CU in 2023, with the origins of the original credit unions going back to 1950. | 7 Branches, 19,800 Members and $730,851,452 Assets |
First Credit Union | First Credit Union began in 1939 in a tiny mill-town located on the West Coast of British Columbia. | 8 Branches, 15,000 Members and $672,632,793 Assets |
Bulkley Valley Credit Union | BVCU was founded in 1941 to serve members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons. | 4 Branches, 16,000 Members and $597,508,000 Assets |
Sharon's Credit Union | Sharon's was founded in 1989 with 25 members and $100,000. | 4 Branches, 15,609 Members and $564,816,334 Assets |
VantageOne Credit Union | VantageOne was formed in 1944, when they opened their first branch in Vernon, BC. | 4 Branches, 9,598 Members and $484,302,000 Assets |
Williams Lake & District Credit Union | WLCU was first incorporated in 1952. | 3 Branches, 11,797 Members and $414,449,343 Assets |
Summerland Credit Union | Summerland Credit Union was founded in 1944. Revelstoke, Osoyoos, and Summerland credit unions merged to form Cascadia Credit Union on July 1, 2025 | 1 Branch, 7,200 Members and $388,191,844 Assets |
Lakeview Credit Union | Lake View Credit Union was founded in 1943. | 3 Branches, 10,500 Members and $374,527,517 Assets |
Nelson And District Credit Union | On November 14, 1950, ten residents signed an application to incorporate the NSCU. | 3 Branches, 10,200 Members and $317,394,218 Assets |
Ladysmith & District Credit Union | LCU has been part of the Ladysmith community since the Credit Union was established in 1944. | 2 Branches, 6,005 Members and $316,745,870 Assets |
Revelstoke Credit Union | RCU was founded in 1953 with $35 in assets. Revelstoke, Osoyoos, and Summerland credit unions merged to form Cascadia Credit Union on July 1, 2025 | 2 Branches, 5,000 Members and $280,575,146 Assets |
Columbia Valley Credit Union | CVCU was established in 1955. | 1 Branch, 4,500 Members and $224,163,347 Assets |
Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union | Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union (GVC Credit Union) was established on June 5, 1940, originally as the Rosary Credit Union, founded by Catholic community members in Vancouver. Over time, it became Greater Vancouver Catholic Credit Union before adopting its current name, reflecting expansion beyond religious affiliations. | 4 Branches, 5,000 Members and $218,053,826 Assets |
Osoyoos Credit Union | OCU opened in 1946 and has been serving its members ever since. Revelstoke, Osoyoos, and Summerland credit unions merged to form Cascadia Credit Union on July 1, 2025 | 4 Branches, 4,000 Members and $207,141,902 Assets |
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