The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2025 + MORE Sep 3rd

Find the best and most up-to-date savings rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated return based on the size of your balance.

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Best high-interest savings account rates in Canada

Generally, savings accounts offer very low interest rates. So, if you want to earn on your deposits (rather than simply using your account as a temporary “holding tank” or directing to longer-term saving and investing vehicles), a savings account with a high interest rate is a no-brainer…

Many Canadians have debt of different amounts and for many different reasons. Common types of debts can include car loans, credit card debt, lines of credit and personal loans, and mortgages. 

Canadian consumer debt reached $2.54 trillion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to credit bureau Equifax Canada. That’s a 4% increase from the same period last year, with non-mortgage debt up 3.8% from Q3 2023. The average consumer debt is $21,810, up $796 from the year before. Overall credit card debt continued to rise in 2024 (up 9.4% over 2023), partly due to population growth and partly because Canadians are carrying a higher average balance. 

The reality is that a lot of Canadians are struggling financially. A recent survey by insolvency trustee Harris & Partners shows that 57% of those who responded said their income is not enough to cover basics like rent, food, and utilities…

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.

BMO

Scotiabank 

RBC

National Bank

EQ Bank

TD

CIBC

Laurentian Bank

Featured RRSP Accounts

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EQ Bank

Build your retirement savings with 2.00% interest, tax-deferred contributions and zero fees.

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Registered GIC rate

Earn a guaranteed 3.30% in your RRSP when you lock in for 1 year.

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Best RRSP rates

See our ranking of the best RRSP accounts and rates available in Canada.

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