Banks and Financial Institutions
Here you'll find links to Canada's banks, credit unions and trust companies.

ABN AMRO Bank
The Dutch international bank ABN AMRO has offices in over 70 countries worldwide including Canada.

Alberta Credit Unions
There are over 180 Credit Union locations across Alberta. Find out more about them here.

Alberta Treasury Branches
ATB is a provincial government owned financial institution with branches throughout the province.

The Bank of Canada
The website of Canada's central bank has much useful information.
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Bank of Montreal
The Bank of Montreal's site is large but not unwieldy. For personal banking options go direct to Interchange on the menu.
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BCI Bank
BCI is a federally chartered bank with branches in Quebec, Ontario and B.C. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Banca Commerciale Italiana of Milan, Italy.
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Business Development Bank
Billed as Canada's Small Business Bank, the BDB is owned and operated by the Government of Canada. It does not give grants or interest free loans.
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Caisse Populaire Desjardins
Beaucoup de choses ici, y compris l'histoire du mouvement et de la Caisse Populaire Desjardins.
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Canadian Bankers Association
Established in 1892, the CBA is the professional association for Canada's bankers. This link connects to recent news releases and publications.

The Canadian Banking Ombudsman
This organization tries to settle disputes between banks and their customers. Board has five members from the banking community and six independent members.
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CIBC's site has many features, including SmartStart, a site for young people to learn about the world of money.
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Canadian Western Bank
CWB is the only Schedule 1 chartered bank with both headquarters and principle operations located in Western Canada.

Canadian Western Trust
This wholly owned subsidiary of the Canadian Western Bank offers investment and financial services through independent financial planners.

Capital City Savings
Edmonton based Capital City is the largest credit union in Alberta and the sixth largest in Canada.

Citizens Bank of Canada
Citizens Bank is Canada's first branchless bank, accessible by telephone and computer. It was formed by Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, Canada's largest credit union.

Citizens Trust
This subsidiary of the Citizens Bank has branches in Vancouver and Calgary.

Credit Union Atlantic
CUA has been serving Nova Scotians since 1948 with branches throughout the province.

The Credit Unions of PEI
Your complete guide to the Credit Unions of PEI.

CUCORP Financial Services
CUCORP is owned and operated by the Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan.

First Calgary Savings
With twelve branches, this is Calgary's largest credit union.

HSBC Bank Canada
Formerly the Hong Kong Bank of Canada, HSBC is part of an international banking company with a strong presence in Canada.
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ING Direct
This Dutch bank is now doing business in Canada online.

Institute of Canadian Bankers
The Institute offers courses and seminars to people interested in careers in the banking sector.
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Laurentian Bank of Canada
Founded in 1846 as the Montreal City and District Savings Bank, Laurentian Bank is one of the oldest banks in Canada. It became federally chartered in 1987.

Manitoba's Credit Unions
This site includes maps and links to branches of the Credit Unions of Manitoba.

National Bank of Canada
The National Bank invites you to create your own personalized Web page for visiting their site, even to the point of choosing background colours and themes.
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Ontario Credit Union System
Find out everything you need to know about Ontario's Credit Unions here.

Pacific Coast Savings
PCS is ana amalgamation of 17 credit unions and 8 insurance agencies operating in Victoria, B.C.

Richmond Savings Credit Union
This is the Credit Union that shook up the banking world with its hilarious Humongous Bank ads.

Royal Bank
Among the many features at the Web Site of Canada's largest bank is a ten minute guide to business on the Internet.
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Scotiabank
Scotiabank's site, like most bank sites, is well rounded and complete. Of particular interest for investors is their RRSP Catch-Up Loan Calculator.
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Sun Bank
Sun Bank is the UK banking arm of Sun Life of Canada. Sun Life doesn't maintain a bank in Canada.

Surrey Metro Savings Credit Union
With 17 branches and over 100,000 customers, Surrey Metro Savings is Canada's second largest credit union.

TD Canada Trust
Formed by the merger of the Toronto Dominion Bank and Canada Trust, this bank offers a superb website with many features.
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VanCity
Vancouver City Savings Credit Union is the largest in Canada with over $5 billion in assets under control. It owns the federally chartered Citizens Bank.