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Why choose an EQ Bank GIC

A GIC is a secure investment that guarantees 100% of your principal plus interest at maturity.

Eligible for CDIC protection

High GIC rates with no fees

$100 minimum deposit

Don’t miss our featured GIC rates


Non-registered1 Year

4.00%*

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Registered 9 Months

3.60%*

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How much growth are we really talking about?

Use our GIC calculator to see how much your savings will grow with our different options.

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Our rate
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
Estimated value at maturity
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.55%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
0
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.60%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
1
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.60%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
2
Buy GIC
Our rate
4.00%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
3
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.90%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
4
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.95%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
5
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.90%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
6
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.95%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
7
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.80%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
8
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.95%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
9
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.00%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
10
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.00%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
11
Buy GIC
Our rate
3.00%
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest
12
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Our rate
GIC term 
Estimated earned interest

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Non-registered

Registered GICs

TFSA
RSP
FHSA
TFSA caption
Term Rate* Start investing
3 month 3.55% Get Rate
6 month 3.60% Get Rate
9 month 3.60% Get Rate
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Term Rate* Start investing
3 month 3.55% Get Rate
6 month 3.60% Get Rate
9 month 3.60% Get Rate
FHSA caption
Term Rate* Start investing
3 month 3.55% Get Rate
6 month 3.60% Get Rate
9 month 3.60% Get Rate
Non-registered GIC rates
Term Rate* Start investing
3 month 3.55% Get Rate
6 month 3.60% Get Rate
9 month 3.60% Get Rate

Non-registered GICs

Registered GICs

TFSA
RSP
FHSA
TFSA GICs
Term Rate* Start investing
1 Year 4.00% Get Rate
15 Month 3.90% Get Rate
2 Year 3.95% Get Rate
27 Month 3.90% Get Rate
3 Year 3.95% Get Rate
4 Year 3.80% Get Rate
5 Year 3.95% Get Rate
6 Year 3.00% Get Rate
7 Year 3.00% Get Rate
10 Year 3.00% Get Rate
RSP GICs
Term Rate* Start investing
1 Year 4.00% Get Rate
15 Month 3.90% Get Rate
2 Year 3.95% Get Rate
27 Month 3.90% Get Rate
3 Year 3.95% Get Rate
4 Year 3.80% Get Rate
5 Year 3.95% Get Rate
6 Year 3.00% Get Rate
7 Year 3.00% Get Rate
10 Year 3.00% Get Rate
FSHA GICs
Term Rate* Start investing
1 Year 4.00% Get Rate
15 Month 3.90% Get Rate
2 Year 3.95% Get Rate
27 Month 3.90% Get Rate
3 Year 3.95% Get Rate
4 Year 3.80% Get Rate
5 Year 3.95% Get Rate
6 Year 3.00% Get Rate
7 Year 3.00% Get Rate
10 Year 3.00% Get Rate
Non-registered GICs
Term Rate* Start investing
1 Year 4.00% Get Rate
15 Month 3.90% Get Rate
2 Year 3.95% Get Rate
27 Month 3.90% Get Rate
3 Year 3.95% Get Rate
4 Year 3.80% Get Rate
5 Year 3.95% Get Rate
6 Year 3.00% Get Rate
7 Year 3.00% Get Rate
10 Year 3.00% Get Rate

Are our GICs right for you? 

They're right for you if:

  • You’re looking for a guaranteed rate of return on your investment.
  • You’re looking to lock in your funds long-term (i.e., for months or years).
  • You're looking for a completely digital banking experience.

They're not right for you if:

  • You think you may need to access your funds before maturity.
  • You’re looking to purchase a joint GIC.

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you don’t even have to think? 

Then invest it, forget it, and earn more without paperwork, long processes or any other banking nonsense. Our GIC options let you lock in any of our amazing rates, so no matter what happens, that rate is yours. We’ve also got a range of term options to help you invest smarter.

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