Meridian offers two great Escalator GIC products:
- 3-Year Escalator (registered or unregistered) - Flexible as it is cashable in whole or in part on each anniversary date and 30 days thereafter. At all other times, this product is non-redeemable.
- 5-Year Escalator (registered only) - Transferable to a 1 year term or longer on each anniversary date, or 30 days thereafter. At all other times, this product is non-redeemable.
Interest for the 3 and 5 year Escalator(s) are tiered and guaranteed to rise every year. Interest is paid annually and at maturity.
For more information ... read below.
We recommend Rate Escalator GICs if:
- You're looking to invest in a guaranteed product for a longer term.
- You're saving for your retirement.
- You want some of the best guaranteed rates on the market.
Make More Money
- Your interest is guaranteed to increase for each of the 3 or 5 years of your investment's life.
- Interest is compounded annually to increase the return on your investment.
Peace of Mind
- Deposits insured up to $100,000 by the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario.
For further information on deposit insurance coverage,
please call DICO at 1-800-268-6653 or www.dico.com.
- At Meridian Credit Union, registered savings plans are fully insured with no limit on the maximum amount (RRSP, RRIF, LIF, RESP, TFSA)
Things You Need to Know
- The minimum deposit is $500 — and $100 for youth and student members.
- With the 3-year Rate Escalator GIC, you can access your money on each anniversary date and 30 days thereafter without penalty.
- The 3-year Rate Escalator GIC is available as a registered or non-registered investment.
- The 5-year Rate Escalator GIC can be converted to another non-redeemable long-term product on each anniversary date without penalty and is only available as a registered investment.
Ask the Experts
To find out more or to get a Meridian financial Coach working for you, call 1.866.592.2226 or come into your local Meridian branch today.