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Peoples Trust GIC & Savings Rates

Rates last updated Nov 7, 2026

Peoples Trust's best GIC rate is currently 3.70% on its 1-Year GIC, and its high interest savings account pays 1.20%. Across the 11 GIC terms we monitor, other institutions currently offer higher rates. The tables below show the best alternative for each term.

Deposits at Peoples Trust⁠ (opens in a new tab) are insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), which protects eligible deposits up to $100,000 per insured category, per member institution. Learn more at cdic.ca⁠ (opens in a new tab).

Peoples Trust is available to residents of every province and territory.

Peoples Trust GIC Rates by Term

Peoples Trust GIC rates compared with the best tracked rate per term
ProductRateInterest PaidMin. InvestmentBest Tracked Rate
1-Month GIC1.20%At maturityNone2.15% at RBC Royal Bank
2-Month GIC1.50%At maturityNone2.35% at RBC Royal Bank
3-Month GIC1.90%At maturityNone4.40% at Duca
4-Month GIC2.05%At maturityNone3.00% at Saven Financial
6-Month GIC2.30%At maturityNone3.01% at Tru Cooperative Bank
9-Month GIC2.50%At maturityNone3.30% at EQ Bank
1-Year GIC⁠ (opens in a new tab)3.70%At maturityNone4.25% at Haventree Bank
2-Year GIC3.00%At maturityNone4.30% at Wealth One Bank of Canada
3-Year GIC3.25%At maturityNone4.40% at Wealth One Bank of Canada
4-Year GIC3.25%At maturityNone4.45% at Wealth One Bank of Canada
5-Year GIC3.45%At maturityNone4.55% at Wealth One Bank of Canada

Peoples Trust Savings Account Rates

Peoples Trust savings account rates compared with the best tracked rates
ProductRateInterest PaidMin. InvestmentBest Tracked Rate
High Interest Savings⁠ (opens in a new tab)1.20%—None3.00% at Saven Financial

Compare Before You Commit

Rates change frequently and the leader varies by term. See today's best GIC and HISA rates, view every institution side by side in the deposit rate comparison, or estimate your return with the GIC calculator.

Peoples Trust Rates: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peoples Trust's best GIC rate right now?

Peoples Trust's best GIC rate is currently 3.70% on its 1-Year GIC (as of Nov 7, 2026). The best tracked rate for the same term in Canada is 4.25% from Haventree Bank.

Are Peoples Trust GICs and deposits insured?

Yes. Eligible deposits at Peoples Trust are protected by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), which protects eligible deposits up to $100,000 per insured category, per member institution.

Who can open an account with Peoples Trust?

Residents of every province and territory can open an account with Peoples Trust.

Does Peoples Trust offer a high interest savings account?

Yes. Peoples Trust's high interest savings account currently pays 1.20% (as of Nov 7, 2026). The best HISA rate we track is 3.00% from Saven Financial.

How do Peoples Trust's GIC rates compare to other Canadian banks?

Peoples Trust does not currently lead any of the 11 GIC terms we monitor. Online banks and credit unions often pay more than posted big-bank rates. Use our side-by-side rate comparison to see how Peoples Trust stacks up against 37 other Canadian institutions across every term.

GIC Rates at Other Canadian Institutions

Rates shown are for non-registered CAD deposits and may not reflect promotional or registered-plan offers. Always verify current rates with Peoples Trust⁠ (opens in a new tab) before making any decisions.

How we collect rates: We regularly collect rates from publicly available information published by financial institutions, with automated checks and periodic spot checks for accuracy.