Membership Details

Who can open an account?

We’re happy you’re interested in opening an account at Coast Capital Savings. Anyone living in Canada, outside of Quebec, can apply for a membership.

Whatever you need, we have. Membership gives you access to Coast Capital Savings’ products and services, like our unique Free Chequing, Free Debit and More Account®.

There's more. As a member of Coast Capital Savings, you’ll:
  • Have access to lots of branch locations across the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan.
  • Receive a Coast Capital Savings debit card that gives you free access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs across Canada.
  • Have options in how you do your banking with our Coast Online® Banking, Coast-by-Phone® and Coast Mobile Banking™.
  • Have a say in who sits on our Board of Directors and be invited to our Annual General Meeting.
  • Support an organization that gives back to our communities.
  • Have a safe place to deposit. Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union is a member of the CDIC.
Member share requirements

Once your membership is approved, you’ll be asked to purchase $5 in Membership Equity Shares. Don’t worry, it’s not a fee. It’s a one-time investment giving you a say in how we do business via the Board of Directors. 

Additional voting information
  • One vote per member over age 19
  • Limited companies can designate one person to vote on the company's behalf