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Meridian Credit Union

Personal and business banking for Ontarians

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HQ: St. Catharines, ON
1 (866) 592-2226

Overview

Meridian Credit Union is an Ontario-based credit union offering personal, business and wealth products including chequing, savings, GICs, mortgages and investment accounts. The site highlights featured rates for GICs, mortgages and a First Home Savings Account and provides digital and branch-based banking resources across Ontario.

Founded
2005
Members
380,000+
Assets
$27 billion
Branches
64

Current Rates

Verified (Official Source)· Last checked Apr 16, 2026 (2d ago)
High Interest Savings0.85%up to
1-Year GIC3.00%
3-Year GIC3.60%
5-Year Fixed Mortgage4.29%

GIC Rate Ladder

TermRate
1-Year GIC3.00%
3-Year GIC3.60%
5-Year GIC3.80%

Pros

  • Solid savings rate of 0.85%
  • Competitive GIC rates (3.0% on 1-year terms)
  • Full-featured digital banking — app, online, e-Transfer and broad ATM access
  • Surcharge-free ATM access through THE EXCHANGE Network

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
USD Accounts
Youth / Student
GICs
RRSP
TFSA
FHSA
RRIF
Mortgages
Personal Loans
Credit Cards
Business
Investments
Insurance

Membership Eligibility

StatusRestricted
Requirements:

Membership targeted to Ontario residents; must become a member (details/link not provided on rates page).

The rates page references becoming a member and invites users to 'Become a Member' and to find a branch or advisor, but it does not list full membership eligibility criteria on the rates page itself.

Membership Share (Fee)$1 share purchase
Eligibility source

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 Ratingexcellent
About This Data

Rate and eligibility data is gathered from official credit union websites and verified comparison sources. Last researched Mar 28, 2026. Always verify rates directly on the official website before making financial decisions.

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