1-Year Cashable Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions apply to the Northern Birch Credit Union 1-Year CAD Cashable Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC). This product is only available for non-registered investments. By investing in this product, you agree to the following terms:
1. Minimum Investment Requirements
The minimum deposit required to open a 1-Year CAD Cashable GIC is $500.00.
A specialized minimum deposit of $100.00 is available for members under the age of 21.
2. Guaranteed Return
Principal Protection: Your original principal investment is fully guaranteed and will not lose any value.
Fixed Interest Rate: Your interest rate is locked in and guaranteed not to fluctuate throughout the 1-year term, provided the investment is held until the maturity date.
3. Redemption & Early Withdrawal Rules
This product offers flexibility of accessibility prior to the maturity date, subject to the following rules:
No Partial Redemptions: If you choose to cash out your GIC before maturity, you must redeem the full amount of the investment. Partial withdrawals are not permitted.
Early Redemption (Days 0 to 60): If the GIC is redeemed within the first 60 days of the term, no interest will be earned. The applicable interest rate for this period is 0.00%.
Early Redemption (Days 61 to 364): If the GIC is redeemed after 60 days but prior to the maturity date, your redemption rate will be the originally posted rate at the time of purchase.
The interest rate is calculated per annum and paid out at maturity. The offer is available for a limited time and subject to change at any time, without advance notice. Rates are subject to change at any time without advance notice. Additional promotional offers may not apply.






