Savings account · Meridian Credit Union
Meridian Credit Union Advantage Savings Account: fees and true cost
Meridian Credit Union’s Advantage Savings Account lists 0.05% interest and no monthly fee. On $10,000 that’s about $5 a year before tax, at the posted rate.
Provincial insurerOffered in ON
Fees retrieved November 1, 2026
Mitey reads Meridian Credit Union’s Advantage Savings Account rate sheet: $5 a year on $10,000.
What interest does Advantage Savings Account from Meridian Credit Union pay?
Advantage Savings Account lists 0.05% interest with FCAC. On $10,000 that is about $5 a year before tax, with no monthly fee, #65 of 72 savings accounts offered in Ontario by interest after fees. Deposits are protected by a provincial credit union deposit insurer. Rates as listed on November 1, 2026; promotional rates may differ.
Is Meridian Credit Union Advantage 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 $295 more a year after fees.
- Or lock it in: a 1-year GIC at 3.75% (Oaken Financial, posted November 2, 2026) would earn $375 on $10,000, against $5 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 | 0.05% | $5 |
| $50,000 | 0.05% | $25 |
| Balance | Rate (annual) |
|---|---|
| $0 and up | 0.05% |
Every fee FCAC lists for this account
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | No monthly fee |
| Included transactions | Branch: 1 · self-serve: 1 |
| Debit purchase in Canada (beyond included) | $1.25 |
| Online or mobile bill payment | Not available |
| Interac e-Transfer | $1.00 |
| Online transfer between your accounts | $1.25 |
| Own-bank ATM withdrawal | $1.25 |
| Withdrawal at another institution’s ATM | $2.00 |
| ATM withdrawal in the United States | $3.00 |
| ATM withdrawal in other countries | $5.00 |
| Debit purchase in the United States | $3.00 |
| In-branch withdrawal | $1.25 |
| Bill payment in branch | Not available |
| Cheque (as a payment) | Not available |
| Mailed monthly statement | $2.50 |
| 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
FCAC retrieved information for this account from publicly available information on the financial institution's website. Product features, fees, rates and eligibility requirements may change. Please verify current account details directly with the financial institution.
Is the money protected?
Provincial deposit insurer. Credit union deposits are insured by the province, with limits that vary — see credit union insurance by province.
Other savings accounts at Meridian Credit Union
- High Interest Savings Account (HISA) — 0.85% interest
- Youth Savings Account — 0.05% interest
Source: FCAC Account Comparison Tool (data submitted by the institution), retrieved November 1, 2026 · Meridian Credit Union’s product page
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