ACCOUNT FEATURES |
Savings Account Rate |
1.30%* |
GIC Rate of Interest |
Refer to cffbank.ca for our latest rates |
Access |
Withdraw funds whenever you need from the Savings Section (some restrictions apply) |
Fees |
No Fees |
• Subject to withdrawal and contribution rules set by Canada Revenue Agency, which are particular to TFSA. |
QUALIFYING DETAILS |
Savings Account Minimum Deposit |
None |
GIC Minimum Deposit |
$1,000.00 |
• Subject to annual deposit limits set by Canada Revenue Agency – currently $5,500 (for 2014)
• Individual contribution capacity depends on deposits made (or not) in prior year |
ACCOUNT BENEFITS |
Accumulate money by lump-sum deposits up to your individual contribution limit |
Automatic Savings Plan with pre-authorized transfers (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) |
Lock-in investments (as GICs) for maximum return or keep funds available in the Savings section |
Very competitive rates – as good as or better than “high interest savings accounts” |
Unused deposit capacity can be carried forward to subsequent years (e.g. skip a year…) |
Investment eligible for CDIC coverage |
TOP REASONS TO OFFER A TAX FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH CFF BANK |
1. A core part of any investment plan |
2. Interest earned is NEVER taxed, making your savings grow faster |
3. Easy to accumulate savings for short-term needs (ie: down payment on a home, vacation) |
4. Accumulate savings for longer term investments (ie: retirement income, child’s education) |
5. Investment choices include: 1 to 5 year GICs and Savings option |
6. Easy to get started with Automatic Savings Plan |
7. Up to $31,500 in available contribution room |