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VanCity (Vancouver City Savings Credit Union) promo listings inclusion
November 12, 2026
5:53 am
RetirEd
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Dear Peter: Though VanCity's regular savings rates are rarely inspiring, they do frequently have excellent promotions.

But they don't usually pop up here quickly or reliably. The "Promos" page currently lists a new-members-only deposit at 4.6%/4.6% for new members for 90 days.

When I visited the branch, a large sign advertised 5% for all members, old or new. (Until December 22nd I think.) They do this 2-3 times annually. I missed about a month of this because I don't get E-mail from them, not being an online banking user and depending on my mailed statements. This has happened before. I don't know why they don't put their offers in their statements, as I frequently urge them to do.

Is there anyone here who uses VanCity's online resources regularly who could pipe up when they see a promo? In the rainy season, I rarely use the branch save for the evening ATM, which never features promos. (Which seems to have had its evening hours extended from until 10 to now until 10:30 pm, a much-welcomed change!) Or is there a way to include VanCity in the site's regular data collection? VanCity has a great many branches and ATMs in BC and its new-money rules for promotions are particularly generous.

Thanks, Peter.

RetirEd

November 12, 2026
9:56 am
Peter
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Do you have any more details about the offer? I still see 4.60% on their website: https://www.vancity.com/offers.....ew-members

Maybe it's an in-branch offer only?

November 12, 2026
3:22 pm
saver99
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Hopefully this link works for you:
https://www.vancity.com/offers.....nt=desktop

It shows the following information:

Limited-time offer to grow your savings
Jumpstart your savings by 5.00%.1

Now's a great time to give your savings a boost. Earn 5.00% with a new Jumpstart account until December 22, 2026.

It has an option for NEW members and one for EXISTING members.

November 12, 2026
3:33 pm
Peter
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Ah thanks! Now I see it all over their website!

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