We are Central 1
As the primary liquidity manager, payments processor and trade association for our member credit unions in B.C. and Ontario, we provide financial products, payment processing solutions and direct banking services, as well as leadership and advocacy on behalf of the credit unions we represent.
News
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Announcing the Vancouver premiere of the documentary film A New Economy
September 26, 2016 -
Credit unions welcome B.C.’s review of payday lending, says Central 1 Credit Union
September 21, 2016 -
B.C.’s Northeast faces prolonged period of slow growth, says Central 1 Credit Union forecast
September 15, 2016 -
Central 1 Credit Union business lines show good performance in second quarter
August 26, 2016 -
B.C. housing market will remain strong through 2018, says Central 1 Credit Union forecast
August 24, 2016
Events
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Beyond Credit Unions
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Insurance
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Unparalleled Insight
We produce expert, timely and non-biased economic research on local, regional, national and international issues.
We track, dissect and summarize it all so you don't have to.
Our economists analyze everything from trade volumes and retail sales to interest rate forecasts and housing trends — and anything in between.
Economic Reports
Be informed and stay competitive.
B.C. briefing: retail sales, inflation, tourism, government funding for rental units:
September 23, 2016
Featured Reports
Technological Backbone
MemberDirect® Services is a flexible outsourced direct banking solution, with four million users across Canada.
Beyond banking, our payment processing products fit any organization with the need for high-volume, multi-channel payment solutions.
Personal Financial Management
Customers can now track their spending, manage budgets and see all their financial accounts within online banking. Watch the video to see how MemberDirect Services helps your customers stay on top of their finances.
Why Central1 is #1
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clients coast to coast
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direct banking users
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transactions each year
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years of experience
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member
Competitive Edge
Credit unions are our passion. We know them up-and-down and inside-and-out.
Whether you're considering overhauling your brand, developing a campaign, selecting an agency, creating an RFP or simply want to brainstorm for promotional ideas, our one-stop creative marketing shop can help.
Marketing & Creative Services
We develop vibrant campaigns with meaningful messages that audiences remember.
Say "goodbye" to ATM surcharges
Introducing our ding free® ATM-locator app for Apple, BlackBerry, Google Android and Windows phones.
Bank with a credit union and you’ll get access to more than 2,400 surcharge-free ATMs across Canada.
Never get dinged again.
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What else we do best
As a central financial facility, we are involved in all aspects of the financial services industry. Some facets of what we do are more visible than others, but all are equally important — and we wouldn’t be Central 1 without each and every one of them. Whether clients require general or case-specific solutions, we're committed to providing the best products and services on the market.
Treasury Services
Our primary function is to manage the liquidity of the B.C. and Ontario credit union systems. By providing a variety of funding programs and investment products to credit unions, Central 1 enables a strong and stable credit union system.
treasuryservices@central1.com | 1.800.661.6813
Financial Services
Credit unions can have all the perks of offering registered financial products and investment instruments, such as RRSPs, RESPs, RDSPs, LRIFs, term deposits and more, without the hassle of administering them. We take care of that.
financialservices@central1.com | 1.800.661.6813
Product Compliance & Design
We support credit unions in delivering compliant financial services to their members through the Operation Manual Program. We design customizable core financial products and contract templates that have been legally reviewed and meet regulatory requirements.
manuals@central1.com | 1.800.661.6813
Cooperative Risk Solutions
We provide credit unions with proactive compliance, fraud prevention and insurance services to prevent potential threats to credit unions, reduce losses and safeguard members. We also administer specialized insurance programs for Central 1’s insurance company CUPP Services and for Stabilization Central Credit Union. Finally, we deliver a wide range of anti-money laundering and enterprise risk management solutions.
cooprisk@central1.com | 1.800.661.6813
People Solutions
Our team of experts understands complex human resource challenges. We partner with credit unions to develop creative solutions in compensation, talent management and organizational design drawing on our experience, in-depth analysis and shared values. We develop strong people practices across the credit union system, facilitating knowledge-sharing and collaboration while translating best practices and trends to drive organizational performance and employee engagement.
peoplesolutions@central1.com | 1.800.661.6813
Strategic Solutions
We are a consultative partner leveraging deep subject matter expertise in financial services and industry trends. Our unique position at Central 1 allow us to deliver holistic solutions tailored to the credit unions needs, including strategic planning, operational efficiencies, channel delivery models and shared service collaboration. We provide relevant insights and support for making business strategies actionable.
strategicsolutions@central1.com | 1.800.661.6813
About Central 1
From our headquarters at the Credit Union Centre in Vancouver and offices in Toronto and Mississauga, we are the collective voice of our member credit unions. We represent a consumer-oriented, full-service retail financial network of 127 credit unions, holding more than $92 billion in assets and operating 872 branches, serving upwards of 3.2 million members.
We act on behalf of our member credit unions in B.C. and Ontario through our relationships with federal and provincial regulatory agencies, our ownership position in Credit Union Central of Canada and through our ties to other provincial centrals and affiliated organizations.
As an organization, we have over 600 employees and hold $13.1 billion in assets. In 2008, we became Central 1 when the provincial credit union centrals of British Columbia and Ontario combined.
Read the Member Guide to Products and Services for more information.
We are proud to be a cooperative.
Achievements
Did you know . . .
Credit unions were the first financial institutions to offer
debit card services and registered education plans?
Contact Us
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B.C. Regional Office Central 1 Credit Union |
Ontario Regional Office Central 1 Credit Union |
Toronto Office Central 1 Credit Union |
Product Support
For current Central 1 payment clients: For current Central 1 direct banking clients:
paymentstream_support@central1.com memberdirect_support@central1.com
T 1.888.889.7878 F 1.855.772.9636
