Guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)

Guaranteed return.

Saving in one of our GICs ensures you’ll always make a great return on your investment.

Flexible to fit you.

Not sure if you’ll need the funds? We have options that allow you to redeem before your GIC term ends.

Save your way.

From market-linked and escalator to fixed rate and redeemable, we have a GIC option to suit you.

Grow your savings guaranteed.

Fixed Rate GICs

Market-Linked GICs

Escalator GICs

Fixed rate GICs

Redeemable GIC

Enjoy guaranteed returns with the freedom to withdraw your funds at any time.

KEY FEATURES

No fees
Term lengths from 30 to 179 days, with a minimum initial investment of $5,000
Term lengths from 180 days to 5 years with a minimum initial investment of $1,000
No penalty for redeeming within 30 days or a penalty of 50% of the interest gained after that point
Guaranteed interest rate paid annually or semi-annually
Withdraw or reinvest your earnings at the end of the term

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Non-redeemable GIC

Lock in your savings and watch them grow, with a great interest rate guaranteed.

KEY FEATURES

No fees
Term lengths from 1 to 5 years
Minimum initial investment of $1,000
Guaranteed interest rate paid annually or semi-annually
Withdraw or reinvest your earnings at the end of the term

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REDEEMABLE GIC

Enjoy guaranteed returns with the freedom to withdraw your funds at any time.

KEY FEATURES

No fees
Term lengths from 30 to 179 days, with a minimum initial investment of $5,000
Term lengths from 180 days to 5 years with a minimum initial investment of $1,000
No penalty for redeeming within 30 days or a penalty of 50% of the interest gained after that point
Guaranteed interest rate paid annually or semi-annually
Withdraw or reinvest your earnings at the end of the term

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NON-REDEEMABLE GIC

Lock in your savings and watch them grow, with a great interest rate guaranteed.

KEY FEATURES

No fees
Term lengths from 1 to 5 years
Minimum initial investment of $1,000
Guaranteed interest rate paid annually or semi-annually
Withdraw or reinvest your earnings at the end of the term

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Market-linked GIC – global diversified

Want the security of a standard GIC, while earning more interest? This option’s for you. It uses the securities’ average price on three specific business days to avoid the pain of market fluctuations and help maximize your return.

Key features

• Your principal investment is 100% guaranteed

• Offers the potential for significantly higher returns than standard GICs. Read our Market-Linked GIC Performance Report to learn more.

Current offerings

List of rates for MARKET LINKED GIC
MARKET LINKED GIC	Rate
3 Year - Financial Services	5%-25% (1.64%-7.72% annualized)
3 Year - Global Diversified	5%-25% (1.64%-7.72% annualized)
5 Year Financial Services	7.5%-Unlimited (1.46%-Unlimited annualized)

To apply, visit your local branch or call 1-866-413-7071.

Escalator GIC

Invest your savings securely and watch your interest climb the longer you leave them.

Key features

Term lengths from 3 to 5 years
Rates rise each year throughout your term
Choose between annual or compounding interest (RRSP and RRIF deposits are always compounding)
Redeem all or part of your investment each year on your anniversary date, or up to 7 days after without penalty

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Grow it your way.

Your RRSP can hold a range of investments, from mutual funds to GICs, creating a custom portfolio to match your goals.

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Flexible to fit you.

Not sure if you’ll need the funds? We have options that allow you to redeem before your GIC term ends.

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At Northern Credit Union, eligible deposits in registered accounts have unlimited coverage through the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Eligible deposits (not in registered accounts) with Ontario Credit Unions are insured up to $250,000 through the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).

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Guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)

Guaranteed return.

Flexible to fit you.

Save your way.

Grow your savings guaranteed.

Fixed rate GICs

Redeemable GIC

KEY FEATURES

Non-redeemable GIC

KEY FEATURES

REDEEMABLE GIC

KEY FEATURES

NON-REDEEMABLE GIC

KEY FEATURES

Market-linked GIC – global diversified

Key features

Current offerings

Escalator GIC

Key features

Have questions about GICs?

Have questions about GICs?

Wealth management

Retirement calculator

Our latest & greatest rate.

Creating an investment portfolio.

Grow it your way.

Flexible to fit you.

Tired of paying tax on investment growth?

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