myBetterRate rate table

Compare savings upside and debt-cost reduction using your own rates and balance.

Savings

Higher rates are better for savings. We sort from highest to lowest, so the strongest options appear first.

How to use this table

Set your current savings rate and balance above.

Focus on vs. Your Bank and Annual Gain ($) to estimate upside.

Use Min Balance and Eligibility before taking action.

Rank Institution Product Rate (%) vs. Your Bank Annual Gain ($) Min Balance Eligibility
1 EQ Bank GIC 3-Year 3.65% 3.64% $182 - -
2 EQ Bank GIC 2-Year 3.50% 3.49% $175 - -
3 EQ Bank GIC 15-Month 3.25% 3.24% $162 - -
4 EQ Bank GIC 1-Year 3.20% 3.19% $160 - -
5 EQ Bank GIC 5-Year 3.20% 3.19% $160 - -
6 EQ Bank Personal Account 2.75% 2.74% $137 - Open to Canadian residents. Direct deposit required for boosted rate.
7 EQ Bank 30-Day Notice Savings Account 2.75% 2.74% $137 - -
8 EQ Bank GIC 6-Month 2.75% 2.74% $137 - -
9 EQ Bank GIC 3-Month 2.60% 2.59% $130 - -
10 EQ Bank 10-Day Notice Savings Account 2.35% 2.34% $117 - -

Debts

Lower rates are better for debt. We sort from lowest to highest, and show estimated annual interest-cost change.

Credit cards

How to use this table

Set your current card APR and balance.

Look for lower APR products with the largest negative Interest Change ($/yr).

Negative means lower cost; positive means higher cost versus your current rate.

Rank Institution Product Type Rate (%) vs. Your Debt Rate Interest Change ($/yr) Min Balance Eligibility
1 MBNA (TD Bank) MBNA True Line Gold Mastercard credit card lowrate 8.99% 12.00% $600 - -
2 MBNA (TD Bank) MBNA True Line Mastercard credit card lowrate 12.99% 8.00% $400 - -
3 Scotiabank Scotiabank Value Visa Card credit card lowrate 12.99% 8.00% $400 - -
4 RBC Royal Bank RBC Visa Classic Low Rate Option credit card lowrate 12.99% 8.00% $400 - -
5 CIBC CIBC Select Visa Card credit card lowrate 13.99% 7.00% $350 - -
6 BMO Bank of Montreal BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard credit card lowrate 13.99% 7.00% $350 - -

HELOC

Reference HELOC offers are listed separately to avoid mixing secured borrowing with card debt.

How to use this table

Set your current HELOC rate and use the same balance to compare annual interest impact.

Lower rates with a more negative Interest Change ($/yr) are typically better.

Rank Institution Product Rate (%) vs. Your HELOC Rate Interest Change ($/yr) Min Balance Eligibility
1 TD Bank TD Home Equity Line of Credit 4.95% 16.04% $802 - -
2 BMO Bank of Montreal BMO Home Equity Line of Credit 4.95% 16.04% $802 - -
3 Scotiabank Scotiabank STEP (Home Equity Line) 4.95% 16.04% $802 - -
4 RBC Royal Bank RBC Homeline Plan (HELOC) 5.45% 15.54% $777 - -
5 CIBC CIBC Home Power Plan (HELOC) 5.45% 15.54% $777 - -