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Youth/Student Savings Account

Start young and save more

It’s never too early to start developing good savings habits. Our Youth/Student Savings account is a starter account for young savers aged under 25.

  • No monthly fee
  • Unlimited incoming Interac e-Transfers
  • Earn daily interest

Savings that grow with you

No worries banking

No unexpected fees or limits on what you can do.

Move your money for free

Unlimited free incoming and 5 free outgoing Interac e-Transfers.

Easy access to your money

Make free withdrawals at 3,600+ credit union ATMs across Canada.

Grow your money

Earn interest on your daily balance and watch your money grow.

Whats included?

  • In-branch bill payments
  • In-branch transfers 
  • Cheque processing
  • Direct deposits 
  • Interac e-Transfers 
  • Debit purchases 
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Service fees

Pre-authorized debit FREE
In-branch withdrawal or transfer FREE
In-branch bill payment FREE
Telephone or online transaction FREE
Debit purchase FREE
ATM withdrawal at BVCU or Canadian CU FREE
Interac e-Transfer (outgoing) $0.80 (First 5 FREE)
Interac e-Transfer (incoming) FREE
Interac ATM withdrawal $1.25
US ATM withdrawal $3.00
International ATM withdrawal $5.00

Other fees

Opening an account is easy

Visit one of our branches or make an appointment to get started. We’ll get you set up in no time. You just need to bring two current, primary pieces of ID, your Social Insurance Number, and an initial cash or cheque deposit.

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Looking for a youth chequing account too?

For youth age 0-24

Your Youth/Student Chequing to get a head start

For ages 0 to 24. A free chequing account to get started.

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Help the young ‘uns learn all about money

Fun with finance

For under 12s

The Kirby Kangaroo Club helps young members develop good savings habits in a fun, interactive way.
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Learning good habits

For teens

Claim Your Youth helps teach teenagers good financial habits for life—from budgeting to investing.
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Ways to bank

On the couch. On the go. On the job. We’re here for you, wherever you are.

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Four local branches
Ding-free ATMs
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Local, member-owned banking means friendly advice from staff dedicated to your financial needs. 

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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.

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

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9am-5pm, Sat.

1-877-847-2828
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Smithers Branch
3894 1st Avenue
PO Box 3729
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-3255
Hazeltons' Branch

 4646 10th Avenue
PO Box 159
New Hazelton, BC
V0J 2J0
250 842-2255


Houston and District Branch

 2365 Copeland Avenue
PO Box 1480
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
250 845-7117
Lakes District Branch

 117-35 Lakeview Mall, Hwy 16
PO Box 1029
Burns Lake, BC
V0J 1E0
250 692-7761
BVIS

 1139 Main Street
PO Box 2380
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
866 811-1110
BVFS

 3894 1st Avenue
PO Box 3729
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-7936

BVIS

 3350 10th Street
PO Box 369
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
866 811-1115
BVFS

 2367 Copeland Avenue
PO Box 1480
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
250 845-7977
Administration

 3872 1st Avenue
PO Box 3637
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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