I have yet to find any financial institution that is as good as MemberOne. It is truly a hidden…read moregem. A few years ago, I found myself looking for a new banking institution, one that would truly understand my needs. I checked out a few banks, and they sure didn't understand my needs - at all. Then, one day, I was walking by MemberOne, and decided to check it out. I'd heard about MemberOne from my neighbours, who work at WS&IB, and they said nothing but good things about it too, and also mentioned it had recently opened to the public so that anyone could join. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I made an appointment with Irina, and was amazed at the service, from the moment I stepped into Irina's office to open the account, to present. Irina was able to get me everything I needed. Irina (as well as all the other staff) are truly wonderful, very professional, and very pleasant to deal with. Not to mention they actually know what they're talking about. I've never had any complaints. They've been there to help me when I've needed it, such as the time I needed a small loan for some dental work and no one else would help me because of my financial situation at the time. While they may only have one branch and somewhat limited hours (M-F 8 to 3), the service more than makes up for it. The fees are very reasonable too - $8/month for just about everything one could ask for. Sure, there are free bank accounts out there, but do those banks actually look after you? Didn't think so... I think $8/month is very fair for what you get. Don't let the modern look of the place fool you - this is a place that still uses the same old-fashioned principles Credit Unions are known for. I've sent multiple friends to MemberOne and all of them were amazed. Trust me, you'll feel the same way, and you will NOT be disappointed.

Because so many people were banking here today I didn't take any photos since I felt weird about it…read morelol. This is my first real interaction with Scotia. Aside from really nice textured debit cards (seriously mine has this nice matte finish to it), their branches are pretty comfortable. When you enter this branch there are 3 ABMs to the right hand side. They are separated by plexiglass due to Covid. The inside of the branch is pretty standard and they have chairs for you near the front while you wait.

Okay. It's a bank. But it's different than most banks I've used due to the extra high level of…read moreservice and friendliness. The staff is always cheerful and helpful, even when it's busy or one of them is dealing with a difficult client. Had my account at another Scotia, where the service was fine, but ended up continually using this one. Finally transferred my account because of the service.

The Pickering branch is fantastic. They have looked after my Mother's accounts for years. She very…read morerecently passed away and they have been incredibly helpful with my Executor duties. So much so, that I have opened an account with this branch even though I don't live in Pickering. Special thanks to Mike Kombargi who knows his stuff and never makes me feel small even if it feels like I'm asking the simplest questions. They are 5 star all the way.

I feel as though I should give kudos when kudos are due, and they are this time... I just deposited…read moresome cheques this week... AND THEY DIDN'T HOLD THEM THIS TIME!!! WOOHOO!!! Thank you.

My mother in law has used this small credit union for years so it was an obvious choice for us when…read morewe moved. Plus we live near the main office, which is convenient. Staff is friendly. There's a little play area and books for kids, which I don't think I've seen at a bank before. The services meet our needs. So far so good. Between my satisfaction with Ontario Shores and our good experience with a credit union in another state, I can't imagine doing business with a corporate bank again.

This bank is horrible. They don't care about their customers AT ALL! I just deposited a check for…read moreover $6,000 which was denied the first time, ire-submitted using all the EXACT same info days later and many fees later n it was approved using the second deposit of course so they can justify helping ALL THE FEES and now they get to"HOLD"my funds for 2 BUSINESS days AND A TOTAL OF 4 WEEKEND DAYS..... OH AND MY ACTT SOMEHOW SHOWS I'M -$6,0000 FOR ALL THAT TIME!?!? I WILL NOT BANK HERE ANY MORE.

I have been here doing commercial deposit at Alterna Savings for years since it was located in a…read morestrip mall before this branch moved to this nice new location. Service though a little slow and confusing as there's a different line for commercial/personal account but when the bank is not busy. I do really like all the perks the bank offers for customers including auto beverage making machine for espresso, coffee and even hot chocolate! There is also a nice lounge area in the front equipped with computer if you want to do some online banking! There are always tons of parking as the lot is huge and only shared with a few shops.

This is the only physical branch that I can now go to. It is a 45 min drive to get there however…read more sometimes I need to go. The staff is more than happy to help me with whatever I throw at them with a smile and a thankyou. Free coffee as well (nice touch) and a pleasant waiting area. A great place to do business with. I can't recommend this branch enough .

Yesterday, I was at a plaza with a Shoppers Drug Mart. This plaza also has two banks: RBC and CIBC…read more I needed to do a transaction at CIBC. This branch was two doors down from Shoppers Drug Mart. It's a small branch. It's open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. On Saturdays, it closes an hour early at 4 pm. On Sundays, it's closed. Those hours are decent if you need to speak to a person to do teller services or more complex financial transactions. What surprised me was reading a notice saying that ATMs are only accessible between 8 am to 9 pm. Normally, ATM branch access is 24 hours. The idea is that the lobby where the ATMs are located are available. Technically, it can be or used to be done at this branch, but I don't know enough about the rationale to limit ATM hours. Perhaps there was a recent ATM heist? If you do need to do ATM banking after 9 pm through 8 am, the branch at Victoria Park Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East is available. I used one of the two ATMs at this bank. CIBC and Simplii cards work here without any ATM transaction fees. I liked that I could tap my card and then specify my PIN. It's refreshing to not swipe my card and wear out the magnetic strip over time. My transaction was smooth. The touchscreen had the perfect sensitivity. I like the option to not have a paper printout. I try my best not to use it, to save a tree or two. There is plenty of parking in this plaza. It was great finding this CIBC while running an errand at the drugstore. (162)

I have Power of Attorney for my father's banking. I waited 40 minutes for the teller to figure out…read morehow to do that on January 18, 2025. This involved a call to the back office and required alot of back and forth. This should not be This difficult. Ridiculous.

Have been here once recently and I felt the customer service was quick and friendly. Came in for…read morethe RBC Bank Statement Challenge and was in and out of there faster than I expected, which is a pleasant surprise. They gave me the $50CAD Visa card right after as well, did not have to wait for it.

This has been my primary banking institution for over 40 years, the last 10 remotely from Deep…read moreRiver Ontario and Saskatoon SK. Great people in a great institution. Minimal banking fees and above average interest rates. Highly recommend.

Parama is the best kept secret in banking in Toronto!!…read more Why would you continue banking with one of the big banks when you can get all this from Parama for free, on a clear conscience? It's a small, community based credit union, and of course you have a say in how it's run. And also you get returned a share of the profits! In 2013, they returned something like $250,000 to their members. I originally signed up to this bank because I saw a sign that said they offer free chequing while passing by on the Bloor night bus. I think one of the reasons that this place is a secret is because the hundreds of thousands of people passing underneath it every day don't see this sign. Here are some of the things you get for free that you don't get anywhere else: -Free certified cheques and Money Orders (!) -Free regular cheques -Free pretty much everything else! -Teller service, if you want it -Free use of The Exchange ATMs across the country; you probably have one around the corner and you don't even know it yet... -Only $2 to use Mastercard ATMs in any other country in the world - that's cheaper than they advertise! Potential barriers: -Both branches are in Etobicoke along the Bloor subway line. I live in Vancouver now, though, and that hasn't really stopped me from enjoying their services. -You have to buy a $40 share to join. But you would get the money back if you wanted to leave.

Having dealt with several of the "big banks" over my life, as well as a fairly credit union that…read morekept trying to sell me products, I had resigned myself to being a bitter bank customer for the rest of my life. So when I walked into the First Ontario Credit Union just up the street and told the person behind the desk that I wanted to open an account, she replied, "Do you have an appointment?", it was no surprise. Well, actually, it was, because I'd never had to make an appointment to open an account before, but it was no surprise to be faced with a bureaucratic bank person trying to complicate things right off the bat. When I said that I didn't have an appointment, she looked in a book and shook her head, saying that I'd have to set up an appointment. "Wow, I've never had to do that before", I said, surprised. She said "Oh well, it's fairly standard". I turned and walked out. I've had a lifetime of dealing with smug bank clerks and I certainly didn't need any more. But at the time I was banking with an even more bureaucratic and smarmy "big" bank, and the location of this credit union was great, so I gave it another chance and phoned to set up an appointment. I'm glad I did. I've never had a bank go so far to make sure that I am a happy customer. My banking services are free. That's right: free. The exact same services I had previously paid for (either in fees or by maintaining a minimum balance) were now not costing me a cent. I set up a chequing account, two savings accounts and a GIC. I have the same (not-great-but-standard) interest on my savings account as I can get at the "big banks". I have a full service bank near my home, and each time I go back, the service is friendly. (So far, no more smug bureaucratic clerks, only nice ones). Unlike my former bank, I don't get telemarketing phone calls from this credit union trying to sell me more financial products or credit cards. Unlike another credit union, I don't get "robo-calls" telling me about all the great things they're doing. When I need help with my banking, I get it. Otherwise, we each go about our business. These days, I'm quite happy with my banking situation - something I never thought I'd say, but it's true. Who knew?

It's a little weird to walk into a supposed bank branch and see nothing but a few desks and a…read morecouch. That being said, the staff at the Bell-Trinity branch of Meridian Credit Union are really awesome, and for the first time I felt a really advantage to having a "real" bank rather than the online-only accounts I've had since university. The only downside is that the building's ATM isn't accessible after 6pm.

Absolutely worst credit institution I've ever dealt with. I applied for a micro loan in June. It…read moretook them a month to respond to me then they required more documents from CRA that I had to pay for, then they disappeared for another month then I wrote them another email asking what happened to my application since I sent you the missing documents and my application is time sensitive. Nothing! One word- SCAM. NOT INTERESTED IN CLIENTS