Savings account · Alterna Bank
Alterna Bank Investment Savings Account: fees and true cost
Alterna Bank’s Investment Savings Account lists 0.05%–0.35% (tiered) interest and no monthly fee. On $10,000 that’s about $35 a year before tax, at the posted rate.
CDICOffered in ON, QC
Fees retrieved November 1, 2026
Mitey reads Alterna Bank’s Investment Savings Account rate sheet: $35 a year on $10,000.
What interest does Investment Savings Account from Alterna Bank pay?
Investment Savings Account lists 0.05%–0.35% (tiered) interest with FCAC. On $10,000 that is about $35 a year before tax, with no monthly fee, #36 of 72 savings accounts offered in Ontario by interest after fees. Eligible deposits are insured by CDIC up to $100,000 per category. Rates as listed on November 1, 2026; promotional rates may differ.
Is Alterna Bank Investment Savings Account the best place for savings?
- Versus the top posted rate: on $10,000, 30 Day Notice Savings Account (EQ Bank, 3%) would pay about $265 more a year after fees.
- Tiers: the rate depends on the balance; the highest tier pays 0.35% from $5,000.
- Or lock it in: a 1-year GIC at 3.75% (Oaken Financial, posted November 2, 2026) would earn $375 on $10,000, against $35 here — but the money is locked in for the year.
Interest at different balances
| Balance | Rate | Interest a year |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 0.05% | $1 |
| $10,000 | 0.35% | $35 |
| $50,000 | 0.35% | $175 |
| Balance | Rate (annual) |
|---|---|
| $0 to $5,000 | 0.05% |
| $5,000 and up | 0.35% |
Every fee FCAC lists for this account
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | No monthly fee |
| Included transactions | 1 a month |
| Debit purchase in Canada (beyond included) | Not available |
| Online or mobile bill payment | $2.50 |
| Interac e-Transfer | $2.50 |
| Online transfer between your accounts | $2.50 |
| Own-bank ATM withdrawal | Not available |
| Withdrawal at another institution’s ATM | Not available |
| ATM withdrawal in the United States | Not available |
| ATM withdrawal in other countries | Not available |
| Debit purchase in the United States | Not available |
| In-branch withdrawal | $2.50 |
| Bill payment in branch | $2.50 |
| Cheque (as a payment) | Not available |
| Mailed monthly statement | No extra fee |
| Non-sufficient funds (NSF) | Not stated |
| Overdraft protection, monthly | Not stated |
| Overdraft protection, per use | Not stated |
| Overdraft interest | Not stated |
Notes from the institution
No minimum balance required – start saving right away Non-registered, RRSP, RRIF and TFSA eligible
Is the money protected?
CDIC member. Eligible deposits are covered up to $100,000 per category at each CDIC member — see the deposit safety tool.
Other savings accounts at Alterna Bank
- Daily Interest Savings — 0.05% interest
- Daily Interest Savings (Youth Start Package) — 0.05% interest
- High Interest eSavings Account — 1.05% interest
Source: FCAC Account Comparison Tool (data submitted by the institution), retrieved November 1, 2026 · Alterna Bank’s product page
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