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Friendly, local banking starts here

Be part of your local credit union. The latest digital banking tools combined with local advisors and branches.

    Oh hello, neighbour

    If we don’t know your name yet, we hope to soon. 

    Owned by our members

    You have a say and your interests come first.

    Keeping it local

    Local advisors making financial decisions right here.

    Community focused

    3% of all profits are reinvested in our community.

    Digital banking tools

    Online, mobile and other digital tools to make life easier.

    Expert, personal advice

    Friendly advice and service whenever you need it.

    Building up our community

    We all want to build a strong, healthy Bulkley Valley for now and the future. Being a member of a credit union gives you an equal voice in how we operate and support our community. 

    Business loans

    Business loans with impact

    Bulkley Valley Credit Union lends money to local businesses to help grow our economy and strengthen our community. All lending decisions are made right here.

    Community Support Fund

    Funding community projects

    Got a youth, community, or education project that will benefit local people? Together, we can build a stronger Bulkley Valley.

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    Community impact

    Contributing to Phase 1 of Cycle 16 Project

    Cycle 16 Society will use their $20,000 grant to complete phase 1 of the paved bike path that will connect Smithers to Telkwa. That means safe and fun exercise for the whole family.

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    $1.17M

    given back in 2022 based on 2021 earnings

    Giving back to members, one green envelope at a time

    As a cooperative, we put a share of our profits directly back into the community through patronage and dividends. Each Spring, members look forward to a cheque arriving in the mail in a distinctive green envelope. We’ve given back over $16m (and counting) in total.

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    Member story

    We were able to buy our dream home

    “We found the perfect home for our family and Tina helped get the right mortgage that worked for our finances. They made everything so easy.”

    Meet our members Talk to a mortgage advisor

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    The right advice at the right time

    Some financial decisions take a little more thought. Let's work together to find the best solution for you.

    We can help you to:

    • Refinance a home renovation
    • Start or grow a business
    • Protect your assets
    • Plan your retirement

    Book an appointment Find a branch

    Joining couldn’t be easier

    Make an appointment online or visit your nearest branch to open an account. You just need to bring two current, primary pieces of ID, your Social Insurance Number, and an initial cash or cheque deposit.

    Chequing accounts

    Open a chequing account

    From pay-as-you-go to unlimited transactions, we’ve got chequing accounts for everyone.

    Savings accounts

    Open a savings account

    Get a savings account designed to grow your money so you can achieve you savings goals.

    Reach us wherever you are

    Let your fingers do the walking or come in to see us. 

    Meet with an advisor

    Book the day and time that suits you.

    Visit a branch

    We’re open between
    9:30am & 4:30pm, M-F.

    Send us an email

    Email a specific branch or department.

    Give us a call

    8am-6pm, M-F,
    9am-5pm, Sat.

    Smithers Branch

    3894 1st Avenue
    Smithers, BC
    V0J 2N0
    250 847-3255
    Hazeltons' Branch

    4646 10th Avenue
    New Hazelton, BC
    V0J 2J0
    250 842-2255


    Houston and District Branch

    2365 Copeland Avenue
    Houston, BC
    V0J 1Z0
    250 845-7117
    Lakes District Branch

    117-35 Lakeview Mall, Hwy 16
    Burns Lake, BC
    V0J 1E0
    250 692-7761
    BVIS

    1139 Main Street
    Smithers, BC
    V0J 2N0
    866 811-1110
    BVFS

    3894 1st Avenue
    Smithers, BC
    V0J 2N0
    250 847-7936

    BVIS

    2367 Copeland Avenue
    Houston, BC
    V0J 1Z0
    866 811-1115
    BVFS

    2367 Copeland Avenue
    Houston, BC
    V0J 1Z0
    250 845-7977
    Administration

    3872 1st Avenue
    Smithers BC
    V0J 2N0
    250 847-7933
    Member Services Contact Centre

    3894 1st Avenue
    Smithers BC
    V0J 2N0
    1 877 847-2828

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