Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
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Achieva Financial Review: Digital Banking from the Heart of Canada
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Canadians are fortunate to have so many choices regarding no-fee online banking and high-interest savings accounts. Names like Tangerine, EQ, and Simplii have become commonplace, to mention just a few. But if you’re shopping around for a digital bank to deal with, there’s another name you can add to your list: Achieva Financial.
What Is Achieva Financial?
Achieva Financial is a digital bank that’s based in Manitoba but does business with customers across Canada. It’s owned by Cambrian Credit Union, a well-known Manitoba financial institution with eleven locations throughout Winnipeg and nearby Selkirk.
Because Achieva is a digital bank, there are no physical branches. Instead, clients can access products online at competitive rates and prices. Let’s take a closer look at what’s available.
Achieva Account Types
The Achieva Financial product lineup comprises four savings account types and several Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GIC’s). While you can’t get a mortgage or loan, their savings rates are attractive, especially when comparing them with the Big 6 banks…
What Is Achieva Financial?
Achieva Financial is a digital bank that’s based in Manitoba but does business with customers across Canada. It’s owned by Cambrian Credit Union, a well-known Manitoba financial institution with eleven locations throughout Winnipeg and nearby Selkirk.
Because Achieva is a digital bank, there are no physical branches. Instead, clients can access products online at competitive rates and prices. Let’s take a closer look at what’s available.
Achieva Account Types
The Achieva Financial product lineup comprises four savings account types and several Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GIC’s). While you can’t get a mortgage or loan, their savings rates are attractive, especially when comparing them with the Big 6 banks…
