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MAXIMIZER® Chequing Account

Earn interest on higher balances

Earn interest on balances that exceed $2,500. The more you save the more you earn.
  • Low monthly fee of $6.50
  • 5 free monthly outgoing Interac e-Transfers
  • Unlimited free debit purchases

Grow your money with higher balances

Free Interac e-Transfers

Enjoy free incoming e-transfers and five free outgoing to tranfer money easily.


Earn more interest

Earn extra interest when you carry balances over $2,500. 


Mobile cheque deposits

Skip the branch or ATM. Deposit cheques from anywhere with our mobile app.

Save on fees

Specified transaction fees waived with a minimum monthly balance of $2,500.

Easy access to your money

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

Purchase protection

Every debit card purchase has 90-day theft/loss/damage protection.

What's included?

  • 5 free monthly outgoing Interac e-Transfers
  • Tiered interest rewards bigger balances
  • Unlimited debit transactions
  • Unlimited incoming Interac e-Transfers
  • Telephone, ATM and online transactions

Service fees

Monthly fee$6.50
Printed and Mailed Statements$2.00
E-StatementFREE
Cheque clearing or pre-authorized debit$0.85*
In-branch withdrawal or transfer$0.85*
In-branch bill payment$1.00*
Telephone or online transfer/bill paymentFREE
POS (direct payment) transactionFREE
ATM withdrawal at BVCU or Exchange$0.85*
ATM withdrawal at Canadian CU or Non-Exchange$1.00*
Interac ATM withdrawal$1.25
US ATM withdrawal$3.00
International ATM withdrawal$5.00
Interac e-transfer (incoming)FREE
Interac e-transfer (outgoing) First 5 free
$0.85

Other fees

*Eligible for free specified transactions

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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Masterplan Chequing

Do it all-in branch, online and for one monthly fee. no limits for one monthly fee.

Basic Chequing

Pay as you go with a simple account. Only pay for what you need when doing your everyday banking.

Ways to bank

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

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Local, member-owned banking means friendly advice from staff dedicated to your financial needs. 

Why join? Make an appointment

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
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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