Best Credit Union
HISA Rates in Nova Scotia 2026
Compare high-interest savings account rates at Nova Scotia credit unions. Deposits at Nova Scotia credit unions are protected up to $250,000 per insured category by Nova Scotia Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation (NSCUDIC).
13
Nova Scotia credit unions with published HISA rates
$250,000 per insured category
deposit insurance coverage in Nova Scotia
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rates sourced from official credit union websites
HISA rates at Nova Scotia credit unions
Sorted by rate, highest first. Rates sourced directly from each credit union's official website.
Caisse Populaire De Clare Limitée
Caisse Populaire De Clare Limitée
Valley Credit Union Limited
Valley Credit Union Limited
Sydney Credit Union Limited
Sydney Credit Union Limited
Mosaik Credit Union Limited
Mosaik Credit Union Limited
Acadian Credit Union Limited
Acadian Credit Union Limited
Coastal Financial Credit Union Limited
Coastal Financial Credit Union Limited
East Coast Credit Union Limited
East Coast Credit Union Limited
Nova Scotia Teachers Credit Union Limited
Nova Scotia Teachers Credit Union Limited
Inova Credit Union Limited
Inova Credit Union Limited
Credit Union Atlantic Limited
Credit Union Atlantic Limited
Alterna Bank
Alterna Bank
Innovation Federal Credit Union
Innovation Federal Credit Union
Coast Capital Savings
Coast Capital Savings
Rates shown are for standard non-registered savings accounts. Always verify the current rate directly with the credit union before opening an account.
Deposit insurance in Nova Scotia
Deposits at Nova Scotia credit unions are protected up to $250,000 per insured category by Nova Scotia Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation (NSCUDIC). This is a provincial system, entirely separate from the federal CDIC that covers bank deposits.
If your deposits exceed $250,000 per insured category, consider spreading balances across multiple credit unions or account categories to stay fully covered.
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