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(AB ONLY) 6.70% RRSP/TFSA Until April 30, 2023 - Increases with Prime.

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  • Jan 27th, 2023 10:49 pm
[OP]
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Nov 26, 2014
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Calgary, AB

(AB ONLY) 6.70% RRSP/TFSA Until April 30, 2023 - Increases with Prime.

Deal Link:
Expiry:
April 30, 2023
Retailer:
1st Choice Savings
Similar to the HISA they offered last year this account is linked to prime and will increase with BoC rate increases. So if the rates increase 0.5% on Jan 25 you'll be earning 6.95%!

Unfortunately, unlike the HISA it's more difficult to move RRSP/TFSA funds around to chase higher rates when this deal ends, so not sure if this is as enticing. It also seems you need to book an appointment and their only branches are in the Lethbridge area... I will try calling in tomorrow to see if it can be opened over the phone.

T&C

1. The Promotional Rate of 6.45% is a combination of the Regular Interest Rate paid on Eligible Deposits (1.25%), plus Bonus Interest (“Bonus Interest”) paid on Eligible Deposits during the Promotional Period.
2. In the event of a change in the Prime Rate, 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union will adjust the Bonus Interest rate to match the promotional rate with Prime Rate within 2 business days of the change taking affect.
3. The Promotional Rate of 6.45% interest will be paid on all Eligible Deposits from date of deposit until April 30, 2023. This promotional offer ends on April 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
4. Only Eligible Deposits will qualify for the promotional rate. Eligible Deposits must be Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA’s) or Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP’s).
5. The Promotional Rate of 6.45% interest will be paid on all Eligible Deposits from date of deposit until April 30, 2023.
6. Bonus Interest is calculated daily at the current rate on each day’s full closing balance and paid monthly. Regular Interest is calculated daily at the current rate on each day’s full closing balance and paid monthly.
7. Not available for non-registered funds or Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF’s).
8. Bonus Interest and Regular Interest rates are subject to change at any time; please speak to a 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union representative for current rates.
9. 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union reserves the right, in its sole discretion to terminate this promotion, in whole or in part, or modify, amend or suspend the promotion in any manner whatsoever.
10. All deposits are 100% guaranteed by the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation. For more information on the Alberta Credit Union Deposit Guarantee, call toll-free at 1-800-661-0351 or visit http://www.cudgc.ab.ca.

HISA thread:
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/1st-cho ... y-2556148/
Last edited by asbraich on Jan 27th, 2023 6:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Sr. Member
Mar 2, 2011
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Now if only they have it for the regular savings account too
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Feb 4, 2017
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Calgary
asbraich wrote: Unfortunately, unlike the HISA it's more difficult to move RRSP/TFSA funds around to chase higher rates when this deal ends, so not sure if this is as enticing.
Mind expanded on this? Wouldn't you be able to just withdraw your money come April 30th when the interest is paid?
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Jan 23, 2017
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Southern Alberta only (Lethbridge, Cardston, Magrath), they only have a few branches and no online sign-up.
[OP]
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Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
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Calgary, AB
Taroble wrote: Mind expanded on this? Wouldn't you be able to just withdraw your money come April 30th when the interest is paid?
My TFSA is maxed so I figured there would be issues transferring between institutions without incurring fees and/or contribution limit issues until the end of 2023 in the case of a miscoded withdrawal or something.

I could be wrong which would make this a lava hot deal.
[OP]
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Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
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Calgary, AB
OKSpring wrote: Southern Alberta only (Lethbridge, Cardston, Magrath), they only have a few branches and no online sign-up.
So I called in today and it's possible to set it up over the phone and finish setting up the account with docusign. I have an appointment on Wednesday morning now and will report back with the outcome!
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Jun 1, 2015
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Calgary, AB
asbraich wrote: My TFSA is maxed so I figured there would be issues transferring between institutions without incurring fees and/or contribution limit issues until the end of 2023 in the case of a miscoded withdrawal or something.

I could be wrong which would make this a lava hot deal.
asbraich wrote: So I called in today and it's possible to set it up over the phone and finish setting up the account with docusign. I have an appointment on Wednesday morning now and will report back with the outcome!
Thanks for sharing OP. Also wondering what they charge for transferring out registered accounts like TFSA etc
Member
Jun 27, 2012
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Not sure if its worth the effort for the 4 months of this bonus rate lol
[OP]
Penalty Box
Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
2485 upvotes
Calgary, AB
testdnakr wrote: Not sure if its worth the effort for the 4 months of this bonus rate lol
I'm looking at $600-700 of extra interest for 2-3 hours of work. Bit of a hassle to move funds around but the hourly rate is pretty good
Sr. Member
Aug 8, 2011
689 posts
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Vancouver
Too short of a time period to be worth it for a TFSA/RRSP
[OP]
Penalty Box
Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
2485 upvotes
Calgary, AB
Update: after I set up an appointment I was called by the super friendly employee and she set up an RRSP for me in just a few minutes! I was able to use docusign and the process was super quick. May take a little bit longer if you don't have an account already (I had a savings account from the previous promotion).

I recommend setting up a digital chequing account at the same time you set up your RRSP/TFSA. It's free and will allow you to push/pull the funds via external transfer without incurring any fees or needing a wire transfer.
[OP]
Penalty Box
Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
2485 upvotes
Calgary, AB
RigorMortis wrote:
Thanks for sharing OP. Also wondering what they charge for transferring out registered accounts like TFSA etc
$50 to transfer account
[OP]
Penalty Box
Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
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Calgary, AB
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Hopefully 6.95% on Jan. 27!
[OP]
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Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
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Calgary, AB
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Rate increased this morning in accordance with BoC 0.25% hike.
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Apr 23, 2015
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Any idea what their usual rate is for this account? Last year e.g.?
[OP]
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Nov 26, 2014
1366 posts
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Calgary, AB
Rebellium wrote: Any idea what their usual rate is for this account? Last year e.g.?
1.25% is the base rate once the promo ends.

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