Who Can Be A Member?

Who Can Be A Member?

We welcome membership applications from persons (or family members of persons) employed by, or retired from, these employers:

  • Liquor Control Board of Ontario
  • Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
  • Any firm producing or distributing alcoholic beverages
  • Honeywell Corporation and affiliates
  • AGCO, MTS Allstream Inc. and affiliates
  • Shell Group of Companies

Once a member, always a member, even if your employment changes.

What Are The Benefits?

We Don’t Make a Profit Off Your Back
We’re not profit-driven. Our service fees are designed to cover operating costs. Wherever we streamline costs, we pass the savings on to our members through fee reductions, competitive rates and other benefits.

Low Fees and Competitive Rates
Member Savings offers all the products and services you should expect from any Canadian financial institution. Our account fees and interest rates are often better than the competition’s. We set our rates to maintain the health of the credit union—not just to make a profit for shareholders. We are able to customize our offerings to fit your unique financial circumstances.

Expert Service and Unbiased Advice
Because we understand our members, and your individual financial situations, we are better able to serve you. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff work hard to ensure you get the most from every financial decision. We don’t earn commission or push products, we simply recommend banking solutions that are best for you.

Easy, Secure Access
Our Internet and telephone banking service provides both convenient and secure, round-the-clock access to your accounts. Your MemberCard® debit card grants full access to the Interac Network and surcharge-free access to THE EXCHANGE® Network, allowing you Canada-wide banking at thousands of ATMs. We provide Buyer Protection/Extended Warranty coverage for your debit card and cheque purchases.

Your Money Is Safe With Us
Your deposits at Members Savings are insured through the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO), so your money is safe with us. DICO is part of a comprehensive protection program backed by provincial legislation, providing insurance coverage for members of Ontario credit unions and caisses populaire. Your Coverage includes:
    •    Up to $100,000 on deposits held in your name
    •    Up to $100,000 on deposits held jointly
    •    Unlimited coverage on deposits held in registered savings plans such as RSP's, RIF's, RESP's, and TFSA's.

Note: As with all Canadian financial institutions, mutual funds are not insured or protected by DICO or the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Visit the DICO website for more information.

About Membership Shares

You own your credit union
Member Savings Credit Union is owned by its Members. There is no fee to join a credit union. To become a Member (if you are over the age of 18) you are required to hold $25.00 in Membership Shares. These shares are payable upon account opening by either cash, cheque or debit. This entitles you to use all the services of the credit union, and have full rights as an owner/shareholder. It is your money though, and should you ever decide to leave the credit union these Membership Shares are refunded to you. This share also entitles the member to vote on major decisions placed before the Membership. There are many differences between banks and credit unions. But the most important is that credit unions are democratically run. Credit unions' primary commitment is to serve their members' financial needs, whereas banks and trust companies exist to earn dividends for shareholders.

If you want to become a member of Member Savings Credit Union fill out the application form now.