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Oaken Financial GIC Rates Today

Post By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®•

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What are the current Oaken Financial GIC rates?

Oaken Financial consistently has above market GIC rates, usually with one of the highest 1 year rates

Here is the latest 1,2,3,4 and 5 year rates.

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Check out the GIC rates for 20+ Canadian institutions here

Oaken Financial Calculator

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How to get a GIC at Oaken Financial?

1. Go to the term deposits page at the Oaken Financial Website

2. Click Join Us on the top right and click on personal banking and then follow the page

They will take you through the onboarding process which includes setting up biometrics with your mobile app for security.

3. Fund your account and purchase a GIC.

Once you complete the onboarding you can fund your account with e transfer, direct deposit or bank draft and purchase a GIC in their app.

Oaken Financial is a credit union, and so registering with them means you also have a $25 member fee, which entitles you to other benefits, as well as a yearly dividend payment - since you become a part owner.

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Published: December 16, 2024
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