Our teams have been working behind the scenes since August 2021, when we welcomed 17,000 new members from Aldergrove Credit Union to our credit union family, to quickly deliver on our promise to becoming Better Together. Among the many enhancements, a refreshed digital banking experience will be delivered to you on January 19, and in March you will have access to:
New spending and saving accounts
New rewards program
Members will automatically transition to their new account(s) on March 1. New accounts will be assigned based on your previous account preferences. Scroll down the page to learn more!
Stay informed and understand the impact of upcoming changes
To deliver enhancements to our entire membership, you can expect temporary changes to your banking experience from Friday, March 4 starting at 12pm to Monday, March 7 at 6am.
Plan ahead for March 4
You’ll be able spend using your debit card, and withdraw cash from our ATM; however, for large purchases beyond your normal limits during this time, you may want to plan ahead for unplanned or unexpected purchases prior to March 4:
- Take out extra cash
- Make any foreign exchange arrangements
- Pay upcoming bills
- Check your credit card balances and make a payment to top up available credit if necessary
Familiarize yourself with temporary limitations
Transactions on your accounts made during this weekend will not be reflected in your account activity until Monday, March 7. In addition, all members will not have access to telephone and digital banking experiences from Friday, March 4 at 12pm until Monday, March 7 at 6am, this includes the following services will not be available:
- Transfers between accounts
- Sending or receiving Interac® eTransfers
- Account balance, activity, and recent transaction history
- Bill payments
- Deposits (In branch and ATM)
More tips to help prepare for temporary limitations:
- To avoid overspending, make a note of your account balances and keep track of spending manually
Supporting you
As always, we’re here for you. Our ability to perform transactions will be limited, however, we’ve extended our Member Hub hours during the weekend of March 4 – 6 to speak with you and support you through these changes. Call, email or video chat with us:
New saving and spending acounts
A simplified new lineup of saving and spending accounts, designed by members for members, are arriving on March 1, 2022. The new accounts were created to help you manage your money, and:
- Build and maintain healthy spending and savings habits
- Easily understand and select the account that best suits your lifestyle or business
- Make quick and easy financial decisions
Personal and business members with existing spending and saving account(s) will be automatically assigned to a new account based on their previous account preferences.
The introduction of these new accounts is only the beginning, stay tuned as we continue to build new features and enhancements in the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, get to know the new lineup.
New personal spending and saving account details
Manage your day-to-day spending with ease when you choose from our simplified lineup of spending accounts designed for the Essential, Everyday and Unlimited spender.
Personal spending account details
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Personal saving accounts details
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Everyday Savings |
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High Interest Savings |
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US Dollar account details
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Personal account transition plan
Members will automatically transition to their new account(s) on March 1, 2022. New accounts will be assigned based on your previous account preferences.
Learn which new personal spending and or saving account you’ll transition to - information coming soon!
New business spending and saving accounts
Co-created by entrepreneurial business owners like you and designed to help your business grow, you’ll find the new lineup of business accounts competitive, cost-effective and accommodating to the growing needs of your business.
Business spending account details
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Essentials Business |
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Unlimited Business |
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Business saving accounts details
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Everyday Business Savings |
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High Interest Business Savings |
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US Dollar Account Details
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US Dollar |
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Business account transition plan
Members will automatically transition to their new account(s) on March 1, 2022. New accounts will be assigned based on your previous account preferences.
Learn which new personal spending and or saving account you’ll transition to - information coming soon!
New Rewards Program
Imagine a program that rewards you as you strive to achieve your financial goals. In the first half of 2022, we’re introducing a new rewards program, co-created by members and exclusively for members, that rewards you for:
- Getting advice to better understand your financial situation
- Managing your money effectively
- Building and maintaining healthy saving habits
- Building and maintaining healthy spending habits
How the program works
Coming soon - you can take these three easy steps to participate in the program:
- Enroll in the program
- Earn points by taking steps to improve your financial health
- Enjoy your monthly rewards!