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Firstontario Credit Union Limited

Cooperative financial institution serving Golden Horseshoe communities

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HQ: St. Catharines, ON
905-688-4828

Overview

No detailed description available.

Founded
1939
Members
126000
Assets
$6.5 billion
Branches
34

Current Rates

Verified (Official Source)· Last checked Apr 16, 2026 (2d ago)
High Interest Savings0.80%up to
1-Year GIC2.90%
3-Year GIC3.30%
5-Year Fixed Mortgage4.69%

GIC Rate Ladder

TermRate
1-Year GIC2.90%
3-Year GIC3.30%
5-Year GIC3.45%

Pros

  • Solid mobile and online banking with Interac e-Transfer
  • Surcharge-free ATM access through THE EXCHANGE Network
  • Extensive branch network with 34+ locations
  • Large membership base (126000 members) — financially stable and well-resourced

Cons

  • Smaller institution — fewer specialized product tiers than major banks

Best For

Residents of ON looking for a local banking alternativeMembers wanting full-service banking with investment options

Products & Accounts

Chequing
Savings
GICs
RRSP
TFSA
RRIF
Mortgages
Personal Loans
Credit Cards
Business
Investments
Insurance

Membership Eligibility

StatusRestricted
Requirements:

Ontario residents

Open to residents of Ontario. Membership requires purchase of a membership share.

Membership Share (Fee)$5 share purchase

Deposit Protection

Insuring Body

FSRA

Coverage Limit

$250,000 per category

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) insures eligible deposits up to $250,000 per category at Ontario credit unions.

Digital & Access

  • Mobile App
  • Online Banking
  • Interac e-Transfer
  • ATM NetworkTHE EXCHANGE Network
  • Digital Ratinggood
About This Data

Rate and eligibility data is gathered from official credit union websites and verified comparison sources. Always verify rates directly on the official website before making financial decisions.

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