Why choose a Osmond Credit Bonus Rate GIC?
This GIC is right for you if you want predictable earnings and don't need access to your money before the end of the term.
Get RDS%rate[4].BBST/BBLT.Published(12_null_null_Months_T,1000.0_-_4999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% interest1 on a 1-year GIC
Competitive rates
Guaranteed returns
Multiple options
Find a GIC account that's right for you
The Osmond Credit Bonus Rate GIC is available in non-registered and registered accounts. If you're saving for a long-term goal, such as retirement, consider a registered account for the tax benefits.
Non-registered
Our most popular terms
Featured rate
Get RDS%rate[4].BBST/BBLT.Published(12_null_null_Months_T,1000.0_-_4999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)%3 on a 1-year term
| 1 year | RDS%rate[4].BBST/BBLT.Published(12_null_null_Months_T,1000.0_-_4999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 2 year | RDS%rate[4].BBST/BBLT.Published(24_null_null_Months_T,1000.0_-_4999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 3 year | RDS%rate[4].BBST/BBLT.Published(36_null_null_Months_T,1000.0_-_4999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 4 year | RDS%rate[4].BBST/BBLT.Published(48_null_null_Months_T,1000.0_-_4999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 5 year | RDS%rate[4].BBST/BBLT.Published(60_null_null_Months_T,1000.0_-_4999.99_CAD_Balance,1,1)(#O2#)% |
What you need to know
Type
Non-redeemable
Access
Only at maturity
- For terms less than one year, you're paid simple interest at maturity
- For terms of one year or more, you can choose simple interest, which is paid monthly, semi-annually or annually. Or you can choose compound interest, which is calculated annually and paid at maturity
Fees
No fees
Renewal
You can automatically renew your GIC when it matures or deposit your principal and interest into your bank account
RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Terms and rates
Featured rate
Get RDS%rate[4].BONUSTERM.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)%1 on a 1-year term
| 1 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSTERM.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 2 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSTERM.Published(2_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 5 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSTERM.Published(5_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
What you need to know
Type
Non-redeemable
Access
Only at maturity
Interest
- For terms of one year or less, you're paid simple interest at maturity
- For terms over one year, you get compound interest, which is calculated annually and paid at maturity
Fees
You'll pay a $100 fee if you transfer all or part of your RRSP funds to another financial institution
Renewal
We automatically renew your GIC at maturity, unless you give us other instructions before the end of the term
TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account)
Terms and rates
Featured rate
Get RDS%rate[4].BBGICTF.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)%1 on a 1-year term
| 1 year | RDS%rate[4].BBGICTF.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 2 year | RDS%rate[4].BBGICTF.Published(2_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 3 year | RDS%rate[4].BBGICTF.Published(3_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 4 year | RDS%rate[4].BBGICTF.Published(4_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 5 year | RDS%rate[4].BBGICTF.Published(5_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
What you need to know
Type
Non-redeemable
Access
You can't withdraw your money before maturity, unless you transfer your funds to a TFSA at another financial institution or withdraw an excess contribution
Interest
- For terms of one year or less, you're paid simple interest at maturity
- For terms over one year, you get compound interest, which is calculated annually and paid at maturity
Fees
If you transfer your TFSA funds to another financial institution before maturity, you don't get interest and you'll pay a $100 fee
Renewal
We automatically renew your GIC at maturity, unless you give us other instructions before the end of the term
RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund)
Terms and rates
Featured rate
Get RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)%1 on a 1-year term
| 1 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 2 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(2_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 5 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(5_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
What you need to know4
Type
Non-redeemable
Access
- You can't withdraw your money before maturity if you want to change investment options or reinvest at other terms and rates
- You can cash out some or all of your GIC with no interest penalty for scheduled or lump sum payments, proceeds on death or unlocking a locked-in RRIF
- If you transfer your RRIF funds to another financial institution, no interest will be paid on the redeemed GIC amount
- You can get your RRIF payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually (you have to withdraw a minimum amount each year)
Interest
- For terms of one year or less, you're paid simple interest at maturity
- For terms over one year, you get compound interest, which is calculated annually and paid at maturity
Fees
You'll pay a $100 fee if you transfer all or part of your RRIF funds to another financial institution
Renewal
We automatically renew your GIC at maturity, unless you give us other instructions before the end of the term
LIF (Life Income Fund)
Terms and rates
Featured rate
Get RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)%1 on a 1-year term
| 1 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(1_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 2 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(2_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
| 5 year | RDS%rate[4].BONUSGIC.Published(5_null_null_Year_T,null,1,1)(#O2#)% |
What you need to know4
Type
Non-redeemable
Access
- You can't withdraw your money before maturity if you want to change investment options or reinvest at other terms and rates
- You
can
cash
out
some
or
all
of
your
GIC
with
no
interest
penalty
for
scheduled
or
lump
sum
payments,
proceeds
on
death
or
unlocking
a
LIF
- If you transfer your LIF funds to another financial institution, no interest will be paid on the redeemed GIC amount
- You can get your LIF payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually (you have to withdraw a minimum amount each year)
Interest
- For terms of one year or less, you're paid simple interest at maturity
- For terms over one year, you get compound interest, which is calculated annually and paid at maturity
Fees
You'll pay a $100 fee if you transfer all or part of your LIF funds to another financial institution
Renewal
We automatically renew your GIC at maturity, unless you give us other instructions before the end of the term
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How to invest in a Osmond Credit Bonus Rate GIC
What you need to get started
• Your Social Insurance Number
• You must be living in USA or in Europe
• A Osmond Credit personal bank account or line of credit to fund your GIC
• Your GIC account number if you plan to use that account
Fill out the application
Applying online only takes about 5 minutes. Want us to guide you through the application? Call us or visit a banking centre. If you're already a Osmond Credit client, you'll spend less time applying.
Review the details online
Keep tabs on your GIC using Osmond Credit Online Banking®. Check your maturity date, interest rate, deposit amount and more at any time.