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5-YEAR ESCALATOR GIC

A flexible, 5-year tiered-rate GIC with rates that increase each year. Available for TFSA, RRSP, or RRIF plans.

Flexibility

A flexible, longer-term, tiered-rate GIC with rates that increase each year. Access to your funds annually.

Low minimum

It’s easy to get started. The minimum investment amount for the 5-year Escalator GIC is just $100. Great for long-term savings.

Safe and secure

Eligible deposits in registered accounts have unlimited coverage by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA). The FSRA insures eligible deposits in non-registered accounts up to $250,000.

Rates

Tiered rates that increase each year

Increase your earnings the longer your hold your 5-year Escalator GIC

Year 1 3.70%
Year 2 3.90%
Year 3 4.10%
Year 4 4.30%
Year 5 5.00%
Yield 4.20%
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Around here, opening a GIC investment is simple

1

Complete your Member application online

2

Sign in using online banking or the mobile app

3

Fund your investment using one of the available options