City Rates·Halifax, Nova Scotia

Best Credit Union HISA Rates in Halifax 2026

Compare high-interest savings account rates at credit unions serving Halifax. Deposits at Nova Scotia credit unions are protected up to $250,000 per insured category by Nova Scotia Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation (NSCUDIC).

14 credit unions available to Halifax residentsUp to $250,000 per insured category insured

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credit unions headquartered in Halifax

$250,000 per insured category

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Deposit insurance for Halifax savers

Deposits at Nova Scotia credit unions are protected up to $250,000 per insured category by Nova Scotia Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation (NSCUDIC). This is a provincial system, entirely separate from the federal CDIC that covers bank deposits.

If your deposits exceed $250,000 per insured category, consider spreading balances across multiple credit unions or account categories to stay fully covered.

Full deposit insurance guide

At a glance

InsurerNova Scotia Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation (NSCUDIC)
Coverage limit$250,000 per insured category
Applies toSavings, chequing, GICs, TFSA, RRSP, RRIF deposits
Separate from CDIC?Yes, completely independent

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