Canadian Financial Institutions
The Bank of Canada
The website of Canada’s central bank has much useful information.
Citizens Trust
This subsidiary of the Citizens Bank has branches in Vancouver and Calgary.
Bank of Montreal
The Bank of Montreal’s site is large but not unwieldy. For personal banking options go direct to Interchange on the menu.
Credit Union Atlantic
CUA has been serving Nova Scotians since 1948 with branches throughout the province.
BCI Bank
BCI is a federally chartered bank with branches in Quebec, Ontario and B.C. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Banca Commerciale Italiana of Milan, Italy.
The Credit Unions of PEI
Your complete guide to the Credit Unions of PEI.
Business Development Bank
Billed as Canada’s Small Business Bank, the BDB is owned and operated by the Government of Canada. It does not give grants or interest free loans.
CUCORP Financial Services
CUCORP is owned and operated by the Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan.
Caisse Populaire Desjardins
Beaucoup de choses ici, y compris l’histoire du mouvement et de la Caisse Populaire Desjardins.
Farm Credit Corporation
This federal crown corporation offers financing assistance to farmers and agri-business as well as issuing investment grade notes.
Canada Trust
Canada Trust has won an OBE award for Best Foreign Bank Online Banking Program and is listed as a Top Ten Site by Money Page and as a Lycos Best of the Web Top 5% site.
First Calgary Savings
With twelve branches, this is Calgary’s largest credit union.
The Canadian Banking Ombudsman
This organization tries to settle disputes between banks and their customers. Board has five members from the banking community and six independent members.
HSBC Bank Canada
Formerly the Hong Kong Bank of Canada, HSBC is part of an international banking company with a strong presence in Canada.
Canadian Western Trust
This wholly owned subsidiary of the Canadian Western Bank offers investment and financial services through independent financial planners.
ING Direct
This Dutch bank is now doing business in Canada online.
Canadian Western Bank
CWB is the only Schedule 1 chartered bank with both headquarters and principle operations located in Western Canada.
Laurentian Bank of Canada
Founded in 1846 as the Montreal City and District Savings Bank, Laurentian Bank is one of the oldest banks in Canada. It became federally chartered in 1987.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
CIBC’s site has many features, including SmartStart, a site for young people to learn about the world of money.
Manitoba’s Credit Unions
This site includes maps and links to branches of the Credit Unions of Manitoba.
Capital City Savings
Edmonton based Capital City is the largest credit union in Alberta and the sixth largest in Canada.
Citizens Bank of Canada
Citizens Bank is Canada’s first branchless bank, accessible by telephone and computer. It was formed by Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, Canada’s largest credit union.
