Is Coast Capital legit?

Coast Capital is a British Columbia-based credit union that was founded in 1940. It's a member-owned financial cooperative with almost 600,000 members, and it's the third largest credit union in Canada in terms of assets.

How is my money protected with Coast Capital?

Coast Capital offers standard bank-level security measures such as encryption and fraud protection to safeguard your personal and financial information. It's also a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. This means any money you put into your account will be protected up to $100,000 in the unlikely event that Coast Capital goes bankrupt.

Can I manage my account through mobile banking?

Yes. The Coast Capital app is free to download from Google Play for Android Devices and from Apple's App Store for iOS devices.

Do I need to keep my balance above a minimum level to avoid paying a monthly fee?

No, there is no monthly fee on the Coast Capital Free Chequing, Free Debit, and More Account, so you don't need to worry about meeting a minimum balance requirement.

Does Coast Capital have any chequing accounts with free Interac e-Transfers?

Yes, both the Unlimited Chequing Account and the Elevate Chequing Account have free Interac e-Transfers. The Unlimited Chequing Account has an $8.50 monthly fee, but this fee is waived if you're 25 or younger, 59 or older, or if you maintain a $4,000 daily balance at all times. The Elevate Chequing Account has a $16.95 monthly fee, but fee discounts are available in specific circumstances.